Podcast Episodes

Gray Behind Bars: The Growing Crisis of Aging Inmates in U.S. Prisons

The aging population in U.S. prisons has become an increasingly urgent issue, with a growing number of elderly inmates incarcerated. As the U.S. prison system continues to grapple with this issue the…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pharmacy Closings and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Episode 187

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a powerful role in the U.S. healthcare system by managing prescription drug benefits for insurers, employers, and government programs. However, their complex pri…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Public School Student Enrollment Continues To Fall

Enrollment levels in United States public schools have been steadily declining in recent years, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of students left public school systems, with man…

Published on 5 months ago

The Business of Youth Sports is Destroying Youth Sports

Episode 183

The business of youth sports in the U.S. has transformed what was once a cornerstone of childhood development into a high-stakes, profit-driven machine that is eroding its very foundation. What shoul…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Spending Cuts To School Lunch Program

Episode 182

Budget cuts to USDA food programs, like the ones that provide meals to schools and food banks, are becoming a big problem in the United States. These programs such as the National School Lunch Progra…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dialysis Centers in America: Low Quality Patient Care for High Profits

Episode 180

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Many dialysis centers in the U.S. operate under a profit-over-people model, prioritizing financial gain over patient care. Dominated by a few large for-p…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trapped With Nowhere To Go: Senior Living in the U.S.

Episode 178

Exploring the growing challenges facing America’s aging population in securing affordable, accessible, and safe housing. As more seniors find themselves struggling with rising costs, outdated infrast…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Summer Travel Scams: How to Spot Them Before They Spot You

Episode 177

As summer travel season ramps up in the U.S., travelers face an increasing risk of falling victim to scams targeting tourists. Fraudulent offers for vacation rentals, fake tour packages, and deceptiv…

Published on 6 months ago

Parent PLUS Loans: The Silent Burden Behind College Debt

Episode 176

The growing debt from Parent PLUS loans has become a significant financial burden for many older Americans. With limited repayment options compared to federal student loans for students, these loans …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Behind Closed Doors: America's Slumlord Problem

Episode 172

In the U.S., slumlord apartment owners—landlords who neglect maintenance and exploit tenants—have become a worsening problem amid the housing crisis. As affordable housing becomes increasingly scarce…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago