How Some Algorithm Lending Programs Discriminate Against Minorities
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary about how algorithms of computer-driven lending programs, somehow, manage to discriminate against minorities.
Vermont Works To Attract New Residents And Multiply The State’s Work Force
Vermont’s declining population is creating a headache for employers. So the state is rolling out the red carpet to potential new residents by helping them find jobs and housing.
New York’s Adirondack Mountain Received Snow Earlier Than Usual
Winter arrived early in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. The high country is locked in snow and ice. We have a Thanksgiving week postcard from a trek to the summit of Algonquin Mountain.
First DACA Recipient Awarded A Rhodes SCholarship
Jin Park is the first DACA recipient to win a Rhodes Scholarship. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Park about what this accomplishment means to him and other DACA recipients.
Farmworkers Stayed Behind In Ventura County Despite Risks Of Fire And Smoke
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County worked through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.
Arizona Coffee Shop Is The One Stop Shop For All Things Trump
A gift shop and coffee house claims to be the sole U.S. business dedicated to all things Trump. It has become a clubhouse for the president’s supporters and a target for anti-Trump protesters.
Many California Farmworkers Forced To Stay Behind During The Wildfires
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.
Black Friday: Online Retail Makes Inroads But Shoppers Still Pack The Malls
Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the “vibe” of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.
As California Wildfire Winds Down, Rain And Winds Create New Fears
With storms in the forecast, crews were warned about potential mud and debris slides along incinerated hillsides. Officials Friday said the search for missing residents should be completed by Tuesday.
Real And Fake Christmas Tree Sellers Fight For American Hearts And Minds
Online ads are telling Christmas shoppers to “keep it real” or “think about seasonal allergies” when they make their tree choices this year.
How A 1968 Disaster In A Coal Mine Changed The Industry
A mine disaster fifty years ago in West Virginia helped shape a new regulatory framework for the health and safety of coal miners. Surviving family members are still looking for justice.
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