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Back to SearchWhy are so many kids missing school?
Nearly four years after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and years after school reopenings, schools still face a major challenge: Students aren…
2 years, 6 months ago
Can Black churches lead the way on teen mental health?
It’s hard to get Americans to agree on any topic these days, but a majority of them do agree on one thing: The country is in a mental health crisis. …
2 years, 6 months ago
The Devil wears fast fashion
Most of us love a bargain, but when it comes to our wardrobe, there’s a high cost for those cheap clothes. Fast fashion has taken the world by storm,…
2 years, 6 months ago
Barack Obama on AI, free speech, and the future of the internet
This episode of Decoder with Nilay Patel originally ran in early November. Patel and former President Barack Obama discuss AI and the future of the i…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why everything is (still) so expensive
If you are frustrated with how expensive everything feels right now, you’re not alone. Inflation has fallen from last year’s high, but prices haven’t…
2 years, 7 months ago
BDS and the history of the boycott
If you turn on the news, or scroll through your social media feed of choice, there’s a good chance you’ll see the latest on the Israel-Hamas war — an…
2 years, 7 months ago
Will school choice change the future of education?
The school choice movement is having a moment again. Charter schools and voucher programs have been around for decades, but the Covid-19 pandemic has…
2 years, 7 months ago
The sandwich generation: Caring for kids and seniors
The struggles of caretaking are nothing new, but there’s a trend emerging as baby boomers get older: More and more younger adults are becoming part o…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why your health insurance is tied to work
Open enrollment is around the corner, which means soon it will be time to pick your health insurance again. And you may ask yourself: Why do we do it…
2 years, 8 months ago
Conservative socialism?
What will American politics look like after Trump? Sean Illing is joined by Sohrab Ahmari to discuss his new book, Tyranny, Inc. Ahmari is one of the…
2 years, 8 months ago