With more and more Americans moving from traditional jobs to freelance and part-time work, the so called "gig economy" is changing the very nature of employment. How will the middle class survive the loss of benefits and security? A new social contract - a "Shared Security System" - is one possible answer.
In this episode, we explore what the future holds for the US economy, and whether you need to prepare for the coming robot apocalypse.
Join us for a deep dive into the forefront of the gun responsibility movement and explore how Washington became the first state to pass universal background checks by popular vote.
When Nick Hanauer first brought up the idea of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, many (including Forbes magazine)called his theory insane. In this episode, we talk with civic leaders about the adoption of Seattle’s revolutionary $15 minimum wage and why this (not-so) crazy idea has spread across the country.