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Who’s Paying That Influencer?
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Broadcasting live from the Salvation Army’s Swing for the Kettle Golf Invitational, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss rising back-to-school costs and hear from listeners about what families are spending this year.
Milwaukee Area Commander Major Beverly Gates and Captain Shannell Johnson join to explain how the Salvation Army supports local families and what donations can do for the community. Plus, Steve and Kristin discuss political campaigns and the U.S. Department of Defense quietly paying online influencers, while Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano breaks down the latest on oil, interest rates, and the economy.
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