Today, almost half of the population has high-interest credit card debt, according to Federal Reserve data. On top of this, two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. For so many, feeling financially lost and unable to dig out of this hole is all too common because managing money and making smart financial decisions was never part of the conversation. Today, more schools are covering financial literacy, but students are still falling through the cracks.

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Alcohol use disorder can range from a mild dependence to a severe addiction. For author Annie Grace, it took decades to find a way forward without drinking daily. Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.

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MJ Lenderman is making waves in the indie rock genre. His unique music and style are drawing new and old audiences back to the genre. We cover some of our favorite tracks on his recent albums. 

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The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on junk fees – those predatory, last-minute charges businesses include during a transaction. We cover the move to clamp down on these tactics in 2025. 

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There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that reveal a hidden past. 

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour grossed more than two billion dollars in ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Furthermore, it generated billions more in consumer spending for travels, hotels, merchandise and more. We highlight the global reverberating impact of the Eras Tour – an experience unlike anything before.  

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Timothée Chalamet shines as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, bringing the iconic musician’s early years and transition to “electric” to the big screen.

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A recent U.S. Surgeon General report linking alcohol to cancer could make Dry January even more appealing.

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Rising rents and a nationwide housing shortage are driving a surge in evictions in several major cities. We talk to two experts about the critical role of eviction data, and how the growing scarcity of affordable housing is fueling the homelessness crisis.

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Have you ever been scammed without realizing it? Author Maria Konnikova reveals how true con artists use charm, psychology, and the 'dark triad' of traits to deceive their victims. Maria Konnikova explains what makes them different from your run-of-the-mill criminal, and what keeps us falling for their tricks time and time again.

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