A supply chain expert joins us to explain how retailers will be impacted for Black Friday and holiday shopping. Then, we learn about what’s causing recent gas price increases with the help of an energy analyst. Later, we hear from an education historian on what rights parents do and don’t have in their child’s education.
Featured in this Show
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How supply chain disruptions will affect Black Friday shopping
Retailers are feeling the brunt of supply chain issues. We explore how that will impact consumers doing holiday shopping on Black Friday and beyond.
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An explanation for rising gas prices and how to bring them down
At a nationwide average of $3.40 a gallon, gas prices in the United States are at their highest level since 2014. We look at what’s driving up the cost and what it may take to bring it down – including President Biden’s move to tap its emergency oil reserves.
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A closer look at what rights parents do, don't have in how schools teach their children
Parents in communities across the country are pushing for more control over what their kids learn in school, and how they learn it. But what are the limits of parental rights in education? We talk to an education historian about that question, and other times in history where there’s been a backlash against schools.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Marko Bastl Guest
- Jim Ritterbusch Guest
- Jack Schneider Guest
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