State Of Working In Wisconsin, Getting Support For People With Eating Disorders

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Outside the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development building
Outside the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development building in Downtown Madison. Steven Potter/WPR

We dig into the impact of the pandemic on wages, jobs and unions in Wisconsin. Then the head of an eating disorder recovery organization talks about how that issue has been heightened during the pandemic as well.

Featured in this Show

  • Where Employment, Wages And Unions Stand In Wisconsin

    The new “Working Wisconsin” report tracks the trends in wages, jobs and organization for the state’s labor force during the last year. We find out about how a turbulent economic year affected Wisconsin’s workers.

  • Why The Pandemic Led To A Rise In Eating Disorders

    The National Eating Disorders Association saw an increase in calls to its hotline as big as 80 percent over the past year. And those already diagnosed with an eating disorder reported experiencing worse symptoms. An expert shares how to help yourself or a loved one suffering from disordered eating.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Laura Dresser Guest
  • Brenda Velissaris Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director