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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 t…
1 year, 2 months 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.…
1 year, 2 months ago
Maryland Imprisonment Of Black People
Episode 171
A recent report from the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative reveals a stark racial disparity in the state's incarceration rates: while Black Ma…
1 year, 2 months ago
"Nicotine Pouches": Health Benefit Or A Marketing Trap
Episode 170
Nicotine pouches, marketed heavily by companies like Philip Morris, are becoming increasingly popular, especially among younger audiences. These prod…
1 year, 3 months ago
Congress Backs Banks: Fee Caps Eliminated , Consumers Brace for Higher Costs
Episode 170
Congress recently overturned a rule that would have limited how much banks and credit card companies can charge in late fees. Now, if you miss a pay…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why are Post Office Employees Stealing Mail?
Episode 167
The issue of mail theft within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has become a growing concern, with employees themselves being implicated in the theft o…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Trump Administration And Lowndes County Sewage Issue
Episode 170
The Trump administration’s decision to end the DOJ’s settlement agreement on Lowndes County’s sewage crisis marked a major setback in environmental j…
1 year, 3 months ago
Workplace Ageism Causing Homelessness for Older Americans
Episode 166
Ageism significantly contributes to homelessness among Americans aged 55 and older, as highlighted in the 2024 HUD report. This demographic often fac…
1 year, 4 months ago
Book Bans In The U.S. Protecting Children or Hiding a Violent History?
Episode 165
Book bans in U.S. public schools and libraries continue to escalate, with PEN America reporting a significant rise in the number of book challenges, …
1 year, 4 months ago
The New Predatory Lending: Paycheck and Earned Wage Advance Apps
Predatory lending through earned wage advance apps and payday loans disproportionately targets vulnerable low-wage workers, particularly those in the…
1 year, 4 months ago