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Personal Finance

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Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?

>> May 21, 2023

This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Public Education, Public Policy, Retirement
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RV Life: The Classic American Way of Roadtripping

>> May 7, 2023

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.

topics covered: Geography, Personal Finance, Sports and Recreation, Tourism, Travel, Travel and Leisure
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Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?

>> April 30, 2023

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.

topics covered: Career, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Gender, Gender Gap, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Sociology, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
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Failing America’s Teachers

>> April 2, 2023

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.

topics covered: Career, Education, Personal Finance, Politics, Public Policy
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Looking Up: The Path To Financial Wealth

>> February 26, 2023

We sit down and speak with Cochran to learn about her inspiring journey and path to financial wealth.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Parenting, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
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The Many Causes of Supply Chain & Inflation Woes

>> February 5, 2023

We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes.

topics covered: Banking, Economics and Finance, Inflation, International/Global Affairs, Personal Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
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Public Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?

>> September 4, 2022

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.

topics covered: Community, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Transportation
ListenPublic Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?

The Worsening Teacher Shortage

>> August 14, 2022

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?

topics covered: Career, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Public Education
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Left in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns

>> July 24, 2022

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.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Government and Politics, History, Housing and Homelessness, Innovation, Local Government, Personal Finance, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Small Business
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A Parent’s Plight

>> July 3, 2022

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.

topics covered: Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Inflation, Parenting, Personal Finance, Politics
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Post-Pandemic Travel

>> June 5, 2022

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.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Personal Finance, Public Health and Policy, Tourism, Travel, Travel and Leisure
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Jumping Jobs in 2022

>> May 29, 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.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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The Higher Education Conundrum

>> May 15, 2022

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.

topics covered: Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
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The Future of Ethanol

>> May 15, 2022

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?

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Farming and Agriculture, International/Global Affairs, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
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will inflation continue to rise?

The Economic Squeeze of Inflation

>> March 13, 2022

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.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Economics and Finance, Industry, Inflation, Labor Rights and Wages, Manufacturing, Personal Finance
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Get Your $$$ In Order

>> January 16, 2022

If an unexpected $400 charge came up, it’s estimated that 40% of Americans would struggle to pay this amount, according to data published in 2019 by the Federal Reserve. Life happens. Circumstances change. And that’s why it is so important to be financially secure with savings, an emergency fund, investments and more. We speak with financial expert, Emily …

topics covered: Budget, Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Goals, Investment and Financial Planning, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development
ListenGet Your $$$ In Order
Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

>> January 9, 2022

20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenOur Resilient Food System & Supply Chain
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The Mounting Student Loan Crisis

>> December 12, 2021

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.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Inflation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Policy, Retirement, Societal Issues, Student Loans and Financial Aid
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The Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

>> October 24, 2021

Being an influencer has turned into a career option for some, and today, some college students are pursuing degrees in social media to work within the industry or try their hand at becoming an influencer themselves. We discuss the state of social media education and the larger implications of this shift in modern culture.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Instagram, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, TikTok, YouTube
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The Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

>> October 17, 2021

You may have held out on getting a pet for years and years, but when the pandemic hit, it seemed like an opportune time to add a new furry member to the family. Today, more than 70 percent of Americans own one pet or more, and this number is only set to increase in coming years. We speak with two pet experts this week about the evolving sector and the …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Industry, Personal Finance
ListenThe Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

Why Does Keto Continue To Persist

>> August 15, 2021

The keto diet, which mainly cuts out carbohydrates, has seen a sustained rise in popularity. Originally used as a treatment for kids with epilepsy, today, thousands of ordinary people follow this regimen as well. This week – we’re joined by registered dietician, Kristen Sedler, and two people who tried the keto diet and both had entirely different …

topics covered: Cooking, Disease, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Personal Finance
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Negotiating the High Cost of Healthcare

>> July 18, 2021

Millions of Americans put off going to a doctor or hospital because they’re afraid of the high cost of care. Depending on your insurance, one MRI scan can cost upwards of a thousand dollars. One trip to the emergency room can mean thousands of dollars in charges that people can’t afford to pay. So, what’s driving these sky-high prices? How can people …

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Insurance, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Health and Policy
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How to Make Your Kid Money-Savvy

>> July 4, 2021

All parents want their kids to succeed and live good lives, and part of accomplishing that is raising them to understand the value of a dollar. We talk to Beth Kobliner, a financial expert and author of the book Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even if you’re not) about tips and tricks to help our kids, from toddlers to post-grads, handle money responsibly.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Parenting, Personal Finance
ListenHow to Make Your Kid Money-Savvy
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Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

>> May 16, 2021

Many women today still have little knowledge on financial planning and how to make their income work for them rather than the other way around. Executive and financial expert Jennifer Barrett joins us this week to shed some light on the importance of becoming financially autonomous and advocating for yourself in your career, relationships and beyond.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Investment and Financial Planning, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development, Racism and Discrimination, Retirement, Women's Issues
ListenWhy Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?
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