Jun 01 Watch 9:04 Has urban revival caused a crisis of success? By PBS NewsHour, Sarah Clune Hartman Attract members of the "creative class" to a city and they will create jobs and spur urban renewal. But that idea, championed by noted urbanologist Richard Florida, has a double-edged downside: increased economic segregation and less affordable housing. Economics correspondent… Continue watching
Jun 01 Is the ‘creative class’ saving our cities, or making them impossible to live in? By Paul Solman The clustering of the "creative class" -- professionals in the arts, in the media, in tech -- has brought growth and innovation to cities, but has also led to "the new urban crisis," author Richard Florida tells the NewsHour's Paul… Continue reading
May 31 What do you need to know about successful aging and retirement? By Philip Moeller Medicare and Social Security are of critical importance in enabling older Americans to age in good physical and financial health. To support these broader goals, “Ask Phil” is expanding its mission to include your other questions about successful aging. Continue reading
May 30 The demand for nursing isn’t going away. Will more men join their ranks? By Kristen Doerer The problem is these health care jobs are associated with women’s work and with women’s pay. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 3:54 Economist Tyler Cowen says Americans have lost their drive By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo American economist and author Tyler Cowen says in his new book, “The Complacent Class: The Self-Defeating Quest for the American Dream,” that every available measure of productivity in this country shows that innovation is slowing down. Cowen says the book… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 9:22 When risk means reward, angry CEOs dominate By PBS News Hour The testosterone-endowed are at an advantage when risk-taking brings success. According to current research in both psychology and economics, physical attributes that correlate to higher levels of the hormone may suggest how likely someone is to be powerful. Economics correspondent… Continue watching
May 25 GOP candidate for U.S. House charged with assaulting reporter By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The Republican candidate in the nationally-watched election Thursday for Montana's sole congressional seat has been charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly grabbing a reporter by the neck and throwing him to the ground. Continue reading
May 24 Anger or fear: which is worse? By Paul Solman How does anger affect the way we think? And does it skew our judgment of risk?… Continue reading
May 24 The Supreme Court ruling on patents could help curb ‘patent trolls.’ Here’s how. By Sam Lane The Supreme Court ruling could deal a major blow to "patent trolls" and, in turn, help small businesses. Continue reading
May 24 What options do seniors have for in-home care? By Philip Moeller As the number of Americans in their 80s and 90s continues to soar, the shortage of in-home care solutions will only become worse. Continue reading