Viewpoints Explained: Why March Is The New January
If your January resolutions have fizzled, you’re not alone. Research suggests late winter may feel like a more natural and effective time to reset and get going on your goals.
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- Employment and Workplace Issues (220)
- Industry (59)
- Innovation (20)
- Invention (14)
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The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs
We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck.
How Artists Helped Camouflage The Military
Camouflage wasn’t just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today’s complex digital patterns, we trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival.
Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling Better
When life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.
Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job
Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Teen Reading Scores At A 30-Year-Low?
We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training.
Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Third Shift
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
Viewpoints Explained: New Questions Emerge Around Spacex And Nasa’s Mission To Mars
We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate
We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated.
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
When Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Life Coaches Help You Rewrite The Playbook
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
Seventeen Years, One Dream: Turning Passion Into Action – At Any Age
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
Outsmarting The System: Standing Out In Today’s Tough Job Market
We speak with longtime career consultant Sheila Nielsen to explore the invisible barriers in today’s hiring landscape and the strategy that can get you in the door and at the interview table.
