Workers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Unionizations in the U.S.
Over the past year, headlines covering workers striking or pushing to unionize have become commonplace. What’s driving this labor …
The Invisible Power of Privilege
How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker …
Public Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?
Public transportation took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on …
Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias
Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a …
The Cost of More Frequent Weather-Related Disasters
Each year, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as the climate shifts. We discuss the growing economic toll of these mass …
Gaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience
The U.S. is considered to have the world’s strongest military, yet many Americans are disconnected from this subsect of American …
A Parent’s Plight
With the Child Tax Credit coming to an end, many U.S. parents are finding it hard to make ends meet with little help from the government …
Jumping Jobs in 2022
In 2021, more than 40 million Americans left their jobs. We analyze how the pandemic changed mindsets on work and discuss some …
The Future of Ethanol
Ethanol is a key additive in the gas that powers our cars and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But with electric cars gaining …
The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Between 2001 and 2019, suicide rates for young people ages 10 to 19 jumped 40%. Between the same period, emergency room visits for …
The Importance of Seeking Out Mentors
We speak with two career and mentorship experts this week to break down the many benefits of mentorship and how to go about finding the …
Saving Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than …