A decade after the Great Recession, wages are up. An economist explains the trend, and we delve into how Milwaukee’s Hispanic population fits into the regional economy. Then, we look at what the fate of one frac sand company tells us about the industry in Wisconsin as a nationwide oversupply persists.
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What One Company's Struggles Tells Us About Wisconsin's Frac Sand Industry
A frac sand mining company with operations in Barron and Chippewa Counties may have to consider filing for bankruptcy. We consider how the fate of this company reflects struggles in the Wisconsin frac sand industry as a nationwide oversupply persists.
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Wages Are Catching Up To Strong Economy, Gaps Persist
Ten years after America’s Great Recession, wages are on the rise. We discuss the job market and recent wage trends with an economist. Also, although Milwaukee’s growing Hispanic population is essential to the regional economy, wage gaps persist.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- John Munson Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Joe Peterangelo Guest
- Elise Gould Guest
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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