The Dilemma of Local Journalism
The record number of job cuts in the media industry so far this year has led to concerns about the fate of journalism at the local level. Local newsrooms provide important civic and educational servic...
6 Sep 202332min
Electric Vehicles and the Inflation Reduction Act
There's a $7,500 tax credit available for consumers who purchase electric vehicles (EVs). This is part of the Biden administration's much touted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). But to qualify for this ...
31 Aug 202322min
Foreign Correspondents in the Age of AI: Threats and Challenges
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) gains prominence, there are concerns about job loses in various sectors. The journalism profession, like many others, is not immune to the rise and challenges presented...
23 Aug 202346min
Decarbonizing the Global Steel Industry
Steel is nearly everywhere in our daily lives; from construction to the cars we drive. Although vital to our modern industry and economy, the methods for producing steel are impacting our climate. Acc...
11 Aug 202325min
The Wrongful Arrest and Detention of Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been in Russian detention for more than 100 days since he was arrested and wrongfully in March and accused of espionage. Both the Journal and the ...
2 Aug 202325min
Regenerative Agriculture: Helping Farmers Farm Sustainably
Food and beverage manufacturer, PepsiCo, recently announced a $216 million investment in long-term partnerships with 3 major farmer facing organizations as part of its pep+ positive agriculture agenda...
26 Juli 202323min
Understanding the U.S Political System
In most countries around the world, the winner of the presidential election is the candidate with the majority of the popular vote. It's 50 percent of the popular vote plus 1 - that's how it's often c...
4 Juli 202332min
Safeguarding Human Security for All
Society has made marked progress in the areas of economy and technology in recent years than ever before in history. Experts however say, in spite of these advancements, people feel less secure than t...
14 Juni 202338min
