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.
Pt. 2: 1 In 4 People Living On The Streets Are 55 And Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
We talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.
Part 1: 1 in 4 People Living on the Streets Are 55 and Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising.
The Housing Squeeze: How Communities Are Investing In Affordable Housing
Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing.
You’re Not Alone: Why The Average American Can No Longer Afford The Average Home
We speak with two real estate and housing experts about the large-scale increase in housing prices and mortgage loans and if there’s any relief in sight this year.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Less People Buying Homes?
We cover what’s driving the U.S. housing market to experience a dip and why some markets are faring worse than others.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
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.
Bridging the Gap for Low-Income Families
We cover the growing crisis of wealth inequality in America and how individuals and families can get help through their community network.
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 Many Causes of Supply Chain & Inflation Woes
We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes.
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 – especially amid rising inflation.
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.
The Mounting Student Loan Crisis
Federal student loan debt has ballooned in recent years. In 2007, debt totaled $642 billion dollars. Fourteen years later, this number has risen to close to $1.7 trillion. More than 43 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average person owing around $39,000.
What May Lie Ahead: The Pandemic’s Effect On the Economy
How has a year-long pandemic affected the U.S. economy? Will it bounce back as more people get vaccinated or will there be long-term ramifications? Economist James Rickards joins Viewpoints this week to share his insights on the post-pandemic economy.
