Many American states use the labor of inmates to help fight its fires, but none so more than California. Using incarcerated firefighters saves the state’s taxpayers an estimated $100 million a year.
The women that choose to enter the firefighting camps are afforded better pay, by prison standards, and an improved quality of time served. However, the money t ... Show More
Today
The Intertwined Legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton
Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of another iconic woman: Dolly Parton.On paper, the connections between the two women seem superficial, but for the Ti ... Show More
30m 56s
Yesterday
A.I. Is Outsmarting Its Creators
From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some researchers now say it has happened. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, explains what th ... Show More
40m 36s
Sep 2
The Fight for the West Bank
Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settlers have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their olive groves and stolen their animals in an effort to drive them off their land. Rachel Abrams speaks to Loui Rid ... Show More
28m 1s
Feb 2024
Fire Fighters use WHAT to put out Forest Fire?!
Fire fighters are some of the bravest heroes in America, and definitely some of the most under appreciated! Caden Troy is here to give us more details on what it takes to be a fire fighter. From the physical training, to the dangerous work conditions, even to the boring paper wor ... Show More
52m 42s
