600,000 people leave prison every year, often with little support. We explore how paying for lower recidivism could change that.

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. While many track their health with wearables, they remain largely unaware of the environmental toxins around them.

A walk down Main Street to explore how to help small businesses make more money.

Peculiar yet effective methods for detecting natural disasters. Seconds and minutes matter a lot.

A more hopeful narrative, along with a specific startup idea, around all of the wealth being created in AI.

The jobs data says one thing, but Americans feel another. We explore what's driving the disconnect and how to rebuild confidence in work.

Introduction to America Needs This, a weekly deep dive into American crises with specific startups for how to solve them.