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.
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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.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: What Tariffs Are Quietly Triggering Across America
We cover the ripple effects of incoming tariffs.
What Happened To Marriage?
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
The Polyester Trap: How Fashion Became Disposable
Author and fashion expert Sofi Thanhauser unravels how the industry traded craftsmanship and quality for maximum profits.
Nowhere Left To Run: Surviving The New Reality Of Climate Change
Anna Weber and Kiara Rutherford discuss how extreme weather is reshaping where—and how—we live, and why the time for coordinated, equity-focused climate action is now.
Viewpoints Explained: Will Food Prices Ever Go Down?
We cover why prices remain stubbornly high and if there’s any relief headed our way.
Why 2025 Is Your Money Management Year
Scarlett Cochran joins us to share her journey and how she was able to reinvent herself by going back to school and sticking to a strict budget.
Viewpoints Explained: From Starbucks To K-Cups: The Rising Cost Of Coffee
We cover the escalating price tag of coffee beans as climate change impacts the supply of some of the world’s most popular varieties.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence
We explain why this new artificial intelligence platform is pushing companies and public officials to rethink future AI strategy.
Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone
We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.
Investing In Their Future: Learning Finance Early In Life
Today, more schools are covering financial literacy, but students are still falling through the cracks.
Viewpoints Explained: Tired Of Surprise Fees? So Is The FTC
We cover the move to clamp down on these tactics in 2025.
The Economic Impact Of Taylor Swift’s World Tour
We highlight the global reverberating impact of the Eras Tour – an experience unlike anything before.
School Is Back In Session: Teaching Kids Real Skills For Life
We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Is It Sometimes So Difficult To Cancel Subscriptions?
We cover how the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on these deceptive business practices.
The Inflated Field Of Influencing
Whether it’s TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, it seems like there’s an endless stream of new content creators all vying for their shot.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Is The Stanley Quencher Tumbler Here To Stay?
We cover the viral hype behind Stanley tumblers. Are they worth the $45 price tag?
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.
