Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Biggest Scam Out There Today?
We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Public Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?
Public transportation took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many municipalities face record challenges.
The Worsening Teacher Shortage
Over the last two years, 10% of teachers have left the field. With millions of students heading back to school this fall – what’s being done to get more teachers back in the classroom?
Left in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns
Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.
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.
Post-Pandemic Travel
Acclaimed TV host and European tour guide Rick Steves joins us this week on Viewpoints to share several traveling tips, including how to get around crowds and stay safe this season.
Jumping Jobs in 2022
In 2021, more than 40 million Americans left their jobs. We analyze how the pandemic changed mindsets on work and discuss some strategies that people who are looking to switch jobs can use.
The Higher Education Conundrum
We talk about why more young people aren’t given greater direction when it comes to choosing post-secondary schooling. Two higher education experts join us to talk through some of the challenges facing programs and how students can make a more informed and cost-effective choice.
The Future of Ethanol
Ethanol is a key additive in the gas that powers our cars and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But with electric cars gaining popularity – how long will this massive ethanol market survive? How are producers making this process more environmentally friendly?
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.
