Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered

Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage.

Guests:

Host: Gary Price
Producer: Polly Hansen

The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs

We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck.

Guests:

Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University;
Karissa Tang, student researcher on AI and youth employment, in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Business

Host: Marty Peterson
Producers: Grace Galante & Amirah Zaveri

Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure

Civil rights didn’t end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power.

Host: Ebony McMorris
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO’s Quiet Hit

HBO’s Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming.

Host: Evan Rook
Producer: Evan Rook

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