Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCan my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine? Breaking down vaccine mandates and exempt
Many employers are starting to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their staff in hopes of keeping everyone safe. But how far does an employer's power reac…
4 years, 5 months ago
We Need Black Teachers: The campaign to recruit Black educators and increase teacher diversity
In the Philadelphia School District, most of the students are Black or Brown -- yet few students see teachers that look like them at the front of the…
4 years, 5 months ago
Concerts, live sports, and entertainment can convince people to get vaccinated: Morning Consult survey
If you haven't gotten a COVID-19 vaccine yet, would needing to show proof of vaccination to go see your favorite band convince you to get the shot? A…
4 years, 5 months ago
The delta variant is dragging down the economic recovery, and it's high time for an infrastructure bill
First time jobless claims released Thursday were low but the jobs report showed nearly half a million fewer jobs were created than expected. The culp…
4 years, 6 months ago
Prison gerrymandering, explained
The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Committee has made an important decision in the midst of redistricting with regards to incarcerated peop…
4 years, 6 months ago
Texas' new abortion law: Why the Supreme Court didn't do anything, and the future of Roe vs Wade
A strict new abortion law has gone into effect in Texas. Opponents of the law say it could spell the beginning of the end for abortion access in the …
4 years, 6 months ago
Need help with student loans? Take advantage of the last payment pause and other tips to stay afloat
People who owe money on their student loans are getting another reprieve -- the Department of Education extended the freeze in loan payments and inte…
4 years, 6 months ago
"Why not just quit your job?" This woman made a significant career change, from retail to engineering -- and you can too
We have heard an awful lot about people quitting their job in the midst of the pandemic and pivoting towards a new career. Maybe people are taking st…
4 years, 6 months ago
Back to school economy update, childcare questions, and eviction concerns
A lot happened in the economy this past week -- jobless claims actually went up just a bit. We're getting ready for fall and back to school, but not …
4 years, 6 months ago
Sick and tired of 'the customer is always right:' the worker shortage and American service culture
The food service and hospitality industry continue to be seriously affected by the worker shortage. The reasons behind this shortage are complex, but…
4 years, 6 months ago