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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme
Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
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.
Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring
We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
