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Inequality

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The Power of Photography

>> October 2, 2022

We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Art, Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Inequality, Photography, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
ListenThe Power of Photography

The Invisible Power of Privilege

>> September 4, 2022

How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?

topics covered: African American Culture, Education, History, Inequality, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology
ListenThe Invisible Power of Privilege

An Untold Narrative of Africa & the Modern World

>> July 31, 2022

This week – we highlight a lesser-known narrative about how Europe exploited African gold and labor in order to fuel its expansion.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Farming and Agriculture, History, Inequality, Natural Resources, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Slavery, Trade
ListenAn Untold Narrative of Africa & the Modern World
childcare workers

Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

>> June 26, 2022

We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Parenting, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Societal Issues
ListenWorking In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids
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Paving a New Future For Classical Music

>> March 20, 2022

Less than 2% of all classical musicians are African American. Two classical music experts join us this week to help us understand the barriers for entry into classical music and how those in the field are helping younger populations gain exposure and greater access to the genre.

topics covered: Career, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Inequality, Literature and Writing, Music, Music Industry, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Race and Identity
ListenPaving a New Future For Classical Music

A Breakdown in Housing

>> November 21, 2021

In some cities, people are seeing as high as 30 percent increases on monthly rent. For middle and low-income citizens already on a tight budget, it’s impossible to make ends meet – especially as prices for food, gas and other basics keep ticking upwards. We speak with two housing experts about the complete lack of affordable housing in this country and the …

topics covered: Career, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Government and Politics, Housing and Homelessness, Inequality, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenA Breakdown in Housing

Living in Poverty in the Rural U.S.

>> October 31, 2021

Poverty exists, but it’s hard to grasp what it’s really like if you’ve never experienced it firsthand. Journalist Sarah Smarsh joins Viewpoints this week to share her story of growing up poor in rural America. She shares memories from her childhood and her perspective on how modern culture stigmatizes and traps people stuck in the cycle of poverty.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Inequality, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenLiving in Poverty in the Rural U.S.

Fighting for the Future of Clean Water

>> August 22, 2021

Gold mining has been a lucrative business for many generations. Today, it’s still a booming industry with global mining companies expanding into new markets each year. This week – we highlight the incredible story of activists in northern El Salvador who stood up to mining company, OceanaGold and won.

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Government and Politics, Inequality, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mining, Natural Resources, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy
ListenFighting for the Future of Clean Water

The Private Sector Space Race

>> August 8, 2021

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both made history last month as they rocketed out of Earth’s atmosphere and successfully reached space. This trip was many years in the making as both billionaires built their own respective companies, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, to transport them to space as private civilians. Now, people are lining up and paying hefty …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, History, Industry, Inequality, Infrastructure and Engineering, Invention, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenThe Private Sector Space Race
21-27 Segment 1: Fair Labor: The Importance Of Worker Centers

Fair Labor: The Importance of Worker Centers

>> July 4, 2021

Unions, which are organized labor groups, are prevalent across the U.S. You’ve probably heard of the term in the media or may know someone who’s part of a union. But, have you ever heard of a worker center? It operates in similar functions as unions; however, this resource is much more community-based and is more of a guiding advocate in responsive …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equality, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenFair Labor: The Importance of Worker Centers

The Top One Percent & The Accrual of Billions in Wealth

>> June 27, 2021

The 50 richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.2 trillion. The Koch family, the second richest name on the list, is worth a staggering $100 billion. For many families, it isn’t just about success and business growth, but the business of building wealth through loopholes like philanthropy and loose taxation laws.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Government and Politics, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Top One Percent & The Accrual of Billions in Wealth
Literature Tackling Race & Inequality

Culture Crash: Literature Tackling Race & Inequality (2021)

>> May 2, 2021

The perspectives of black authors are vital in understanding why racial bias still plagues our country. We offer up some timely recommendations to add to your 2021 reading list.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Diversity, HBO Max, Health and Medicine, History, Hulu, Inequality, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Reading, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Literature Tackling Race & Inequality (2021)
The Growing Wealth Of The Billionaire Class

The Growing Wealth of the Billionaire Class

>> April 18, 2021

Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg added $41 billion to his wealth over the past year. And that’s nothing compared to what Tesla CEO, Elon Musk raked in: $157 billion. The majority of humans on the planet can’t even fathom earning that amount of money. Yet, for many in the top .01 percent, it’s a never-ending cycle of holding onto and building their …

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Financial Class, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Growing Wealth of the Billionaire Class

The Unending Toll of Discrimination

>> December 20, 2020

Segregation not only divides cities but leads to divided people as well. It fuels biases against people who may look or act different than us, leading to generations of inequity and discrimination. Viewpoints speaks with social justice activist, Tonika Johnson about the many impacts segregation has had on the city of Chicago.

topics covered: Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Community, Diversity, Education, Equality, Ethnicity, Housing and Homelessness, Inequality, International/Global Affairs, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Segregation, Societal Issues, Sociology
ListenThe Unending Toll of Discrimination

The Modern Diamond Business

>> December 13, 2020

The northwestern coast of South Africa & Namibia has been a mining hub for diamonds since the 1900’s. Local workers labor through long shifts and hazardous working conditions in order to feed their families. The pay? Roughly five cents per carat of rough diamonds found. While some may argue that the industry stimulates the local economy, once a company …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Civil Rights and Activism, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, History, Industry, Inequality, International/Global Affairs, Labor Rights and Wages, Mining, Natural Resources, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Modern Diamond Business

Culture Crash: A Greater Diversity Within Television

>> May 19, 2019

We examine how television series have grown to be more diverse and inclusive in the Peak TV era. One such show is Ramy, a new Hulu original, which candidly follows the life of a young, first-generation Muslim man and the challenges that arise with the melting pot of cultures.

topics covered: Diversity, HBO Max, Hulu, Inequality, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Religion and Spirituality, Terrorism, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: A Greater Diversity Within Television

Growing Up Poor in Rural America

>> October 14, 2018

Sarah Smarsh is a journalist and author who grew up poor on a farm in Kansas. She discusses life in rural America, how our culture treats people living in poverty, and the causes she attributes to America’s wage gap.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Economics and Finance, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Sociology
ListenGrowing Up Poor in Rural America

The Fight for Paternity Leave

>> June 3, 2018

Bringing a new baby home is exciting... and chaotic. The last thing parents want to worry about is their work life. But for many dads, the stigma and financial burdens of trying to stay home means they have little time to bond at home. We talk to Josh Levs, a journalist who took the fight for paternity leave head-on.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Children and Parenting, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Parenting, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenThe Fight for Paternity Leave

Charlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches

>> March 26, 2017

Charlton Heston was a soldier, a liberal, and a conservative in his 84 years. Biographer Marc Eliot discusses how Heston's politics impacted his career and legacy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Hollywood, Inequality, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Politics, Protest, Racism and Discrimination
ListenCharlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches

Financial Anxiety: What it is and how to alleviate it

>> July 24, 2016

A new survey shows that many Americans are suffering from “financial anxiety” and it’s affecting their health and happiness.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Inequality, Investment and Financial Planning, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenFinancial Anxiety: What it is and how to alleviate it

Men, Women and Equality

>> July 10, 2016

Our guests talk about issues of gender equality, why they happen, and how we can level the playing field for both women and men.

topics covered: Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Gender Roles, Inequality, Podcasts and Audio Content, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology, Women's Issues
ListenMen, Women and Equality

Wage Inequality: Why We Have It and How to Narrow It

>> February 7, 2016

It’s campaign season, and we’re hearing from politicians about the wage gap between the top 1% of earners in this country and the rest of us. What is the gap? When did it begin to develop and why? And what can we do to narrow it? Our guests offer their opinions on the subject and some solutions.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology, Women's Issues
ListenWage Inequality: Why We Have It and How to Narrow It
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