The first child labor law in America went on the books almost 200 years ago, and federal labor protections were enshrined in the Fair Labor Standards Act nearly 100 years later in 1938. So almost a century after the passage of the FLSA, why are we seeing reports of children working in factories, slaughterhouses, and even at McDonald’s? Meanwhile, state legis ... Show More
Jan 11
Why everyone is sick right now
How this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Elisa Schu/picture alliance ... Show More
30 m
Aug 2022
Public Schools Are GARBAGE, and We Have PROOF!!
Ding dong, Liz Cheney's political career is dead. One of the last of Donald Trump's foes has been vanquished, and we're here to revel in her misery—and the media's. Also, with kids going back to school, we give you all the reasons why public schools suck. And in Minneapolis, you ... Show More
1h 24m
Sep 2024
Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids? With Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
<p>More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For cen ... Show More
32m 4s
Apr 2025
Climate report at risk, Trump’s impact on kids’ healthcare, teen makes cricket history & more
A group of unions, non-profits and local governments are suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Trump has halted work on a major climate report. We’ll tell you about Trump's focus on chronic conditions in kids. The UN World Food Programme has ... Show More
6m 43s
Oct 2024
Travail : le choc des générations ?
Vivons-nous une grande marche arrière dans notre rapport au travail ? 4 ans après la pandémie de Covid qui promettait de redéfinir sa place dans nos vies, des grandes entreprises décident de mettre fin au télétravail, pendant qu’à l'Assemblée Nationale, la rengaine du “travailler ... Show More
1h 6m