Nation Apr 01 America’s Safety Net “America’s Safety Net,” a series from the PBS NewsHour, is focused on the complex web of programs meant to help Americans in need. View the series here.
Nation Mar 11 How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics…
Economy Mar 08 Why many Americans feel unhappy about the economy despite indicators of improvement Friday’s latest jobs report is proof again of a labor market that has been resilient and often stronger than expected. But according to numerous polls, many Americans don’t feel the economy is strong overall or helping them or their families.
Nation Dec 21 The historic struggle between workers and the technology that could put them out of a job The last year has seen headlines of hope and outright fear around the rapid development of artificial intelligence. It creates questions about whether the innovations can lead to broad gains for everyone or just a select few. Economics correspondent Paul…
Arts Nov 02 ‘Wild Kingdom’ returns to TV to inspire the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts Sixty years after it originally debuted, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom will return to TV in October. The reboot comes at a time when wildlife is more threatened than ever with an estimated 40% of animals at risk of extinction.
Nation Oct 30 How the prolonged ADHD medication shortage is straining patients and their families Since the pandemic eased, millions of Americans have had to deal with several drug shortages. For those with ADHD, it's been an especially difficult year as they and their families have struggled to get through ordinary daily routines. Stephanie Sy…
Nation Aug 29 Conservatives fight back against environmental and socially conscious investments The extreme weather events that hit the U.S. and other countries have cast a sharp spotlight on the role of climate change. In recent years, those concerns have been a key part of significant changes in the way investment firms…
Economy Jul 26 How the Federal Reserve uses higher interest rates to tame inflation Interest rates are headed higher again, as the Federal Reserve resumes its fight with inflation. That effort is almost a year and a half old now. At the same time, Fed Chair Jay Powell wants to tame inflation without tipping…
Nation Jul 14 Battles over wind farms divide rural communities Fierce battles are playing out around the country over how and whether renewable energy should be developed locally. The push for wind farms in rural Kansas has divided communities. Special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports.
Economy Jun 02 U.S. economy adds more jobs in face of inflation and interest rate hikes The latest jobs report shows the labor market remains strong despite rising interest rates. That's good news for workers but it complicates the Federal Reserve's efforts to curb inflation. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman looks at the connections between the labor…