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Half of those in Generation Z see no point in saving money during these chaotic times, according to a recent survey. Instead, they want to invest in themselves, in their careers and their professional growth, according to Lauryn Williams, Certified Financial Planner, and founder of Worth Winning.

Is there a connection between food insecurity and the overconsumption of unhealthy processed foods? Lindsey Parnarouskis, MS, doctoral candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, found that that women experiencing food insecurity more frequently report symptoms of food addiction.

Life is full of uncertainty, but taking risks in business, career and life can lead to positive outcomes. We'll explore the reasons that we fear risk and how we can overcome it, with Angie Morgan Witkowski, Leadership and Career Coach, author of "Bet on You: How to Win with Risk."

Recent research shows that young adults who prepare themselves ahead of time to deal with future stress are better able to avoid negative health outcomes, when stressful times happen. Shevaun Neupert, PhD, Professor of Psychology at North Carolina State University talks about the most effective proactive techniques.

Does the idea of driving an electric vehicle spark your enthusiasm? Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, talks about the affordability of electric vehicles and how the EV marketplace has been changing, partly as a result of revised federal laws and rebates.

A recent study reported in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that the act of "just thinking" can be more rewarding than we might realize. Andrew McDiarmid, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, outlines the study's findings and explains why Americans should resist the urge to pull out their phones so frequently and spent some time just thinking instead.

Some studies claim that 4-6% of those in US prisons are not guilty of the crime for which they were convicted. Andrew Smith, PhD, cognitive psychologist and Assistant Professor at Iowa State University and his team of researchers developed a new procedure to capture more information from eyewitnesses during police investigations and better detect a suspect's guilt or innocence.

Americans in dozens of states can now buy lottery tickets in a growing number of ways. Les Bernal, Executive Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, talks about the increasingly aggressive ways that governments are marketing new lottery products to mostly lower-income citizens.

We all can use advice on how to use our time more productively, and how to get much more done while avoiding burnout. We'll get wise and inspirational advice from Dan Martell, entrepreneur, productivity expert, and author of “Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.“

When you dine at a sit-down restaurant that offers you a full-service meal, you expect to pay a tip to the server when you settle the bill. But now food locations with bare bones counter service are expecting tips, too. Ismail Karabas, PhD, Marketing Professor at Murray State University, shares his research into the new trend.

What kind of affect do payday loans have on the US economy? Tim Lohrentz, Program Manager of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, shares the fascinating results of his research.

Anxiety and stress are rampant in today's society. We talk with productivity expert Chris Bailey, author of "How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times," who shares his personal battle with and victory over panic attacks.

Why do so many girls drop out of organized sports in their teen years? Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, winner of five NCAA championships at Stanford University and two national championships as a professional, and author of "Good for A Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World," who has made it her mission to encourage young women to take up sports and stay with it.

The opioid crisis' damage to US communities cost the economy $1.5 trillion in 2020 alone, according to a congressional analysis. Sam Quinones, author of "The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth," talks about steps that cities and towns can take to try to repair community bonds.

This week, an in-depth look at the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 49, more than car accidents or suicides. Nearly 108,000 Americans lost their lives to overdoses last year, 2/3rds of those from fentanyl. This week, we discuss the issue with Nora Volkow, MD, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health.

Donna Thompson, PhD, creator of the popular book series "The Adventures of Carly and Charly" joins us to offer tips for parents to encourage their kids to read.

Traditional approaches seem to fall short when it comes to helping homeless moms with young children. Prof. Natasha Slesnick from Ohio State University found that giving homeless mothers with young children a place to live may do little to help them if it is not combined with effective support services.

Most of us see trucks every day on the highway and think nothing of it. But trucks are a major lifeline of the national economy. Yet drivers face increased challenges in moving the goods everything from congested roads to supply chain issues. We'll find out what consumers should know from Todd Spencer, President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

The children of highly educated mothers are twice as likely to take part in sports and other extracurricular activities compared to kids of less educated moms. Researcher Elise Allen from Ohio State University explains how this could impact your child's social and learning development.

Almost a third of community water systems have some service lines containing lead. What's being done to reduce or eliminate the exposure? Shawn P. McElmurry, PhD, PE, Professor at Wayne State University in Detroit explains what you need to know and how you can protect you and your family.