Nation Jul 08 Baby boomers on their role in social change and how luck affected their prosperity The COVID-19 shutdown and recession may have exacerbated an already growing division in popular culture between Millennials and baby boomers. On Wednesday, we heard from millennials. Tonight, we continue our look at generational tensions over economic disparities with perspective from…
Nation Jul 07 ‘OK, boomer’: What’s behind millennials’ growing resentment for their predecessors? The downturn of the pandemic economy has hit many groups hard. But for many millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — and Generation Z, who follow them, that pain — plus a number of other factors — are…
Economy Jul 01 A tech apprenticeship program helping middle America find jobs without college Even before the pandemic sent shock waves through the U.S economy, innovation had always been a key to success in business. As part of our "Work Shift" series, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at one businessman whose determination to locate…
Making Sen$e Jun 16 Exploring the economic argument for a return to open US borders Since taking office in January, President Joe Biden has made a number of moves to change former President Trump's hardline immigration policies. But just last week, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a tough message in Guatemala, telling its citizens not…
Making Sen$e Jun 03 How a rise in remote employment may impact post-pandemic work life Unemployment claims dropped again Thursday, and this week may also bring a clearer picture of what's happening with the job market. As more Americans get vaccinated, workers and companies are figuring out what post-pandemic work life will look like --…
Making Sen$e May 20 The US has a ‘thirst’ for immigrant workers. Why do so many struggle to get legal status? President Joe Biden has said that changing immigration law remains an important piece of his agenda. But the path to new legislation is complex and hardly clear. One of the biggest flashpoints in this debate are questions about undocumented workers…
Nation Apr 26 On the road, and online: How the people that inspired “Nomadland” make a living This past year was no traditional year for the movies - or for the Oscar awards. But there were excellent films and more diversity in the nominations. Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director for…
Making Sen$e Mar 29 A look into Amazon’s employee conditions as the company pushes back against unionization For almost two months, Amazon workers have been voting on whether to unionize at one of the company's major warehouses in Alabama. The voting concludes today. Since Amazon is the second-largest private employer in the country, the stakes are high…
Economy Mar 18 As nationwide unemployment grows, Rhode Island steps in to help residents find work This week marked the 52nd straight week of high unemployment claims, with numbers rising as more than a million people filed for state and emergency federal unemployment benefits across the country. One state, Rhode Island, is working to reverse that…
Economy Mar 12 Black Americans and women continue to face discrimination in skilled trades The winter storms that devastated Texas last month led to a major water crisis. But for weeks afterward, there weren't enough plumbers to help customers with the damage. All of this underscores the need for more of these skilled workers.