Recorded on April 26, 2023. Child labor violations are on the rise, while some states are trying to loosen child labor laws. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with investigative reporter for the New York Times, Hannah Dreier, and the Chief Programs Officer for Justice for Migrant Women, Norma Flores López, to discuss why the number of unaccompanied minors entering ... Show More
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The Precap | Josh Johnson on the Reaction to the Press Gala Attack, the Michael Jackson Movie Success, and Not Caring About the Royals
This week's host Josh Johnson sits down with Daily Show writer Joe Opio to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They break down the apathetic and conspiratorial reactions to the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the unsurprising success of the 'Mich ... Show More
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Mar 2023
A New Child Labor Crisis in America
<p>Slaughterhouses, construction sites, factories. A Times investigation has found that migrant children have been thrust into jobs in some of the most demanding workplaces in the United States.</p><p>How did this crisis in child labor develop? And now that it has been exposed, w ... Show More
32m 50s
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Happy Labor Day, Church Complaints, Vacation VS Pay Raise, When To Shut Up and more.
Happy Labor Day y'all! Today's show is dedicated to those with unpleasant voices. Mississippi Monica, where you at? Studies show that crying during a job interview actually increases your chances of getting hired and The CEO does a reenactment. Apparently there is a woman tha ... Show More
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Apr 2021
The Agony of Pandemic Parenting
<p><i>This episode contains strong language and emotional descriptions about the challenges of parenting during the pandemic, so if your young child is with you, you might want to listen later.</i></p><p>Several months ago, The Times opened up a phone line to ask Americans what i ... Show More
23m 52s
Mar 2021
A Safety Net for American Children
<p>Even as recently as a year ago, even the most cleareyed analysts thought it was a long shot. But this week, a child tax credit is expected to be passed into law, as part of the economic stimulus bill.</p><p>The child tax credit is an income guarantee for American families with ... Show More
20m 43s