You could make the case that kids in the United States are safer now than at any point in modern history. Child mortality rates have fallen by nearly half since 1990. According to the FBI, reports of missing children dropped 40% between 1997 and 2014. Even the most common cause of accidental death among children younger than 13, motor vehicle crashes, has dropped 76% since 1975. But if you’re a parent, not of those stats is going to make you sleep any better at night. Being a parent is hard work, it’s stressful. You constantly worry about your child’s safety, health, and happiness.
Our panel has a conversation about parenting and children, answering viewer questions and providing information on where parents can turn for good advice.
Kristin Buss, Ph.D.
Karen Bierman, Ph.D.
Host Bill Hallman will be joined by Penn State experts Prof. Matt Jordan and Prof. Kelley Cotter as they discuss what constitutes quality journalism, choosing legitimate news sites, the role of social media on news, the potential impacts of AI on news and media, and other related topics. And we want to hear from you.
Unemployment is low, and wages are rising. But the cost of living, from groceries to paying for a home, has gone up. And the possibility of a recession or economic slow down looms. We’ll talk with experts about changes in the economy, and what they mean for everyday people.
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, will Pennsylvania follow suit? We talked with a panel of guests to discuss the pros and cons of marijuana legalization.
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