You Should Know

Imagine buying a car, taking a job or applying for a credit card, and simultaneously handing over your right to a trial by jury? It's called "forced arbitration,” and former AAJ President Gary Paul says corporations use it to cover up wrongdoing.

Many Americans aren't aware that the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees our right to a trial by jury in civil cases, is currently under attack. Blogger and scholar Andrew Cochran talks about why conservatives should oppose tort reform.

Safety expert Bill Kitzes discusses the Big Three of summertime injuries: pools, bikes and playgrounds, and what you can do to protect the children you know.

Abuse and neglect in our nation's nursing homes are more common than we'd like to believe. Know the signs of substandard care and how to find the right nursing home. Featuring Janet Wells, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.

The use of prescription drugs is skyrocketing, and so are related adverse affects. What can be done to curb this abuse? featuring Dr. David Johnston, board certified emergency room physician and pediatrician.

New laws prohibit the use of cell phones while you're driving. Learn the ins and the outs of this new legislation with You Should Know. Featuring Sergeant Lori Lavorato, Public Information Officer, Des Moines Police Department.

Increasingly, insurance companies are refusing to properly pay out to their customers. Jay Feinman investigated why. Featuring Jay M. Feinman, author and distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Law at Camden.

Bullying has taken a whole new form in the internet age. Expert Nancy Willard discusses signs of cyberbullying and how to prevent it.  Featuring Nancy Willard, Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, on understanding and preventing cyberbullying.

Flooding is one of the most common (and most expensive) natural disasters to affect your home. Find out how to prevent flooding and save some serious dough.  Featuring Dr. Larry Weber, Director, IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, University of Iowa.

Make sure you don't have to pay steep out of pocket prices in the event of an auto accident. Featuring Greg Osby, owner of Osby Insurance in Des Moines, Iowa, discussing the auto insurance coverages you should have.