$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents
Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.
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Viewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Migrants: What’s Going On?
We cover how this large influx is leading to chaos and mass frustration among residents and leaders.
The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
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.
’35 Percent of All Food Ends Up in the Trash’: Why Is Food Waste Still So High?
We cover the ongoing food waste crisis in America and hear from one tech platform that’s helping to connect hungry people to food that would otherwise be tossed into a trash bin.
Viewpoints Explained: America’s Struggling Cities
Several once prominent cities have struggled to bounce back after a mass exodus of urban residents.
Why Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?
We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
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.
Drowning In Debt? You’re Not Alone: A New Wave Of Credit Card Debt In America
We discuss the effects of escalating debt and how listeners can start taking back control.
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.
Avoiding Conversations Around Money? Here’s How To Get Started
We speak with two financial experts about how more Americans can have productive conversations about their spending and come up with a plan to save and invest more for the future.
Would You Ever Spend $63,000 on a Pound of Rare Mushrooms? Some Chefs Say Yes
We highlight the many niche aspects of fine dining and how we can all takeaway some learning points to infuse it into our own cooking at home.
No Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already
If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.
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.
Climate Change in Full Bloom: The Impact of an Earlier Spring & Summer
We speak with environmental expert Theresa Crimmins about the causes of changing weather patterns and the effects on wildlife, plants, and entire industries.
Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?
This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
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.
RV Life: The Classic American Way of Roadtripping
We speak with travel expert Bonnie Sinclair about the many benefits of road tripping across the U.S. via RV, including some of her top destinations.
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.
Failing America’s Teachers
In part one of this story, first grade teacher Lori Cash - who’s taught for more than 30 years - shares the challenges teachers are facing and touches on a few points that need to change.
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.
Looking Up: The Path To Financial Wealth
We sit down and speak with Cochran to learn about her inspiring journey and path to financial wealth.
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.
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.
