Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports?
In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
Culture Crash: Will 2024 Be A Sleeper Year For Movies?
Will 2024 be a bust for movie lovers?
CEO Pay In The Auto Industry Rose 40% Over The Last Decade: How Fed-Up Auto Workers Are Fighting Back
We discuss why this massive strike was a long-time coming and how this recent walk-off is a sign of an ever-growing labor activism movement in the U.S.
Actors & Writers Are On Strike, But Why Aren’t Musicians Picketing As Well?
We cover just how the music sector has changed and why these artists don’t have the same protections as other creatives.
Viewpoints Explained: An Uncertain Future For Commuter Rails
We highlight how several businesses are re-framing their strategy during this period.
Viewpoints Explained: Can ChatGTP Perfectly Mimic Humans?
We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
Culture Crash: Almost Three Months Later: Why The Strike In Hollywood Is Still Marching On
We discuss the ongoing screenwriters and actors strike that’s halting production on a large array of TV shows and films.
The Allure of the Four-Day Workweek
We discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek and if this shift is feasible for America’s complex and varied workforce.
Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?
As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.
What Led To The Largest Higher Education Strike In U.S. History?
Kelsey Wardlaw (who went on strike) about her experience and why unionizing felt like the right path forward.
The Unseen Faces of Homelessness
At the beginning of 2020, there were about 580,000 Americans homeless on a given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. We share the many faces of homelessness and one inspiring story about resilience in the face of several challenges.
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 revolt?
Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids
We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.
Barely Surviving: Making a Living as a Garment Worker
Longtime fashion writer and industry expert Dana Thomas joins us to help us understand the labor and environmental crisis plaguing the fashion industry.
America’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food
We speak with Adam Chandler, journalist and author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom about the events that fed into the rapid rise of the fast-food industry and how different chains are fighting to stay present and on-trend in today’s competitive restaurant landscape.
The Post-Pandemic Push to Unionize
Across the board, in various sectors, there seems to be a continuous stream of personnel calling a strike or moving to unionize. What’s behind this big labor movement? What defines a union? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.
The Economic Squeeze of Inflation
Between January 2021 and January 2022, prices across the board went up by 7.5%. What’s next? Economics professor Dr. Christian Vom Lehn joins us to breakdown what’s fueling these continued price hikes and how the invasion of Ukraine by Russia may make certain goods and services pricier.
Get Your $$$ In Order
If an unexpected $400 charge came up, it’s estimated that 40% of Americans would struggle to pay this amount, according to data published in 2019 by the Federal Reserve. Life happens. Circumstances change. And that’s why it is so important to be financially secure with savings, an emergency fund, investments and more. We speak with financial expert, Emily …
Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain
20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.
Finding Employment After Incarceration
In the U.S., there are roughly 19 million people with felony convictions. For this population, finding stable work can be a tumultuous and draining process. Without a job, it can be all too easy to slide back into a past life and end up behind bars once again.
‘The Great Resignation’ as Labor Shortages Continue
Today, there are close to 11 million vacant jobs in the U.S. – a record-breaking number. Why are more Americans not filling these positions? How is this affecting businesses? What will eventually happen if these jobs go unfilled? We explore these questions and more this week as we’re joined by hospitality entrepreneur, Ravindra Jayara, and senior labor …
