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At the Peak of the Pandemic Two-Thirds of Parents Were Burned Out. Experts Think That Number Is Here to Stay May 11, 2022

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A new report confirms that most working parents are burned out. Research from Ohio State University says that 66% of working parents meet the criteria for parental burnout, meaning they feel they have nothing left to give. This study was conducted at the height of the pandemic, but researchers think high rates of burnout are here to stay. Catherine Pearson, reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.

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Your Next Covid Booster Shot Could Be a Nasal Vaccine May 10, 2022

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Researchers are constantly working on new vaccine delivery methods for Covid and are hoping that nasal vaccines could be better at preventing transmission and infection. Several candidates are in the works and in early clinical trials but the hope is that it could work better by taking hold in mucus membranes where the virus enters the body. Karen Weintraub, health reporter at USA Today, joins us for how you next booster could be taken up the nose.

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How the Gig Economy Has Changed Since the Pandemic May 06, 2022

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A check in on the gig economy as we are in this next phase of the pandemic. A rebound in travel has led Uber to post revenue at a 136% increase from pandemic lows making $6.9 billion in the first quarter. Still, drivers are having a tough time with high gas prices. On the other side of things, companies like Instacart are having a tough time finding their footing as people are ordering less groceries to be delivered. Kellen Browning, tech reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.

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Zoom and Other Video Conferencing Apps Took a Toll on Workplace Creativity May 04, 2022

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It was one of the main tools that helped us transition to a work from home model during the pandemic, Zoom and other video conferencing apps. They helped us connect and collaborate when we could not do so in person. But a new study shows that compared to meeting in-person, creativity did take a bit of a hit. Because we are so focused on the video screen during these meetings, we lose sight of our environments and move less, both of which stimulate creativity. Erica Pandey, business reporter at Axios, joins us for the toll that video conferencing took on workplace creativity.

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Changing Attitudes About Work Has Led Gen Z to Not Dream of Labor May 03, 2022

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Gen Z doesn’t seem like they want to work and they are broadcasting it over social media. Many have said that they don’t have a dream job because they “don’t dream of labor.” The past few years of the pandemic have changed many attitudes when it comes to the work/life balance and young people entering the workforce at this time don’t want to get bogged down in toiling away with nothing to show for it. They have gained reputations as job hoppers and aren’t afraid to air grievances on social media with hashtags like #QuitTok. Terry Nguyen, reporter at Vox, joins us for more.

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New Technology Being Tested to Monitor Student Emotions Over Zoom Apr 20, 2022

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A software startup named Classroom Technologies has teamed up with Intel to monitor student emotions on Zoom. The system can detect whether students are bored, distracted or confused by looking at facial expressions and how they interact with content. There are a lot of critics of this “emotion AI” technology that say you can’t properly read students in this manner and also concerns over privacy and student surveillance. Real psychologists were brought in to teach the AI however. Kate Kaye, senior reporter at Protocol, joins us for more.

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Kids’ Mental Health May Be Part of New Culture War Apr 18, 2022

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More states and school districts are making moves to address the mental health of children, but there are some parents and activists that are pushing back saying school officials are acting in inappropriate roles and pushing progressive thinking. A lot of this stems from people wanting more parental rights in education. Caitlin Owens, health care reporter at Axios, joins us for how kids’ mental health could be America’s next culture war.

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New Round of CDC’s COVID Guidelines Face First Test Apr 15, 2022

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The CDC’s latest round of Covid guidelines are facing their first test. The guidelines now reflect a shift in priorities. They are moving away from trying to eliminate the transmission of the virus to reducing deaths and strain on the healthcare system. We will know if the guidelines fail right away, but a measure of success may be harder come by. Keren Landman, senior reporter for health and science, joins us for more.

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Magic Mushrooms Could Be the Next Big Treatment for Addiction Apr 14, 2022

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The next big treatment for addiction may have presented itself. Several psychedelic drugs have been touted as effective treatments for alcohol and drug abuse, but psilocybin also known as magic mushrooms seems to be the most effective when combined with therapy. Psilocybin still remains illegal under federal law, but there are some clinical trials running to study the drug and how it can address the psychological needs of addiction. Brenden Borrell, contributor to the NY Times, joins us for more.

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Experts Recommend Children as Young as 8 to Be Screened for Anxiety Apr 13, 2022

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Health experts with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force will be issuing draft guidance that all children as young as 8 years old should be screened for anxiety. One of the things they point to is the effect that the pandemic has had on young kids and also an increase in numbers of kids aged 6-17 that have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Brianna Abbot, health reporter at the WSJ, joins us for what’s in the recommendations.

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