What Happens Once Expanded Unemployment Benefits Lapse, Questions Answered About Delta Surging In Wisconsin

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Healthcare worker in a Covid-19 ward at UW Hospital
A healthcare worker in a PAPR hood walks through the hallway inside one of UW Hospital’s COVID-19 units Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Angela Major/WPR

Expanded unemployment benefits end in Wisconsin this weekend. A social safety next expert walks us through what it means to have those aids coming to an end. And we discuss the increasing cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin with a public health expert and physician, including the fast-moving Delta variant.

Featured in this Show

  • Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Coming To An End

    Enhanced unemployment benefits created at the height of pandemic job losses are set to come to an end on Sept. 4 in Wisconsin. We talk to an expert in social safety net programs about the impact that could have for those still relying on the programs.

  • What Do You Still Wonder About COVID-19?

    A doctor joins the program to answer all your questions about COVID-19 as the Delta variant continues to spread.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lauren Bauer Guest
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest