Last year, for the first time, the number of unmarried adults in America outnumbered those who were married. We explore how single has become the new normal, and how it affects our society. We also look at how SpaceX plays into the country’s space program, and cover an important news story.
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The SpaceX Explosion And How It Might Affect Future Space Travel
On Sunday an unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded just minutes after launch. The rocket, named Dragon, was on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. An expert on space travel discusses why this rocket exploded and how this accident could affect future space programs.
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Unmarried Americans Now Outnumber Married Americans
Last year for the first time, there were more unmarried Americans than those who were married. A sociologist discusses the rise of the “single.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Bill Andrews Guest
- Stephanie Coontz Guest
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