Can Passion-Driven Small Businesses Change The Economy?, Saving Lives…Of Houseplants, The White House Brings Forward New Plan For Mideast Peace

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The Wisconsin Rural Summit at Perlick Distillery. Photo courtesy of Carol Wetuski.

An author, entrepreneur and economy reporter explains why small businesses are changing the economic landscape in America. We also listen to your success stories. Then we talk to a professional gardener about tending your indoor greenery. And we break down what’s in the new Mideast peace plan.

Featured in this Show

  • Unleashing The Small Business Economy

    Average people — small business owners — are driving a shift in the classic economic model by following their interests. That’s according to the author of a new book on what he calls “The Passion Economy.” We ask him to share some of the stories and research he compiled for the book.

  • Houseplants 101: How to Keep Them Alive and Happy

    We get some advice from a plant expert on how to ensure that those healthy, happy plants you buy from the store don’t become sad, soon-to-be-dead plants in your home.

  • The White House Unveils Middle East Peace Plan

    The Trump Administration unveiled its long-awaited peace plan for Israel and Palestine. We talk to a political reporter about the White House’s goals in the Middle East and some questions raised by the plan.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Adam Davidson Guest
  • Tovah Martin Guest
  • Nahal Toosi Guest

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