Feb 03 Watch 7:04 How unconventional trading led to turmoil on Wall Street By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis In late January, a handful of unlikely Wall Street stocks began skyrocketing in value, which has led to big market volatility. The spike was driven by an unconventional group of traders who had banded together on a buying spree, determined… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:08 Despite rising salaries, the skilled-labor shortage is getting worse There's a shortage of skilled tradespeople throughout the American economy, and it is a persistent problem that started well before the pandemic. But what's behind that gap and what can be done? Paul Solman reports for our series, "Work Shift",… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 7:35 Trump leaves office facing mounting debt, devalued assets and scarcity of willing lenders By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis One of the consequences of the chaos of the U.S. Capitol is a distancing of banks and other business from former President Trump. He now faces a delicate and difficult situation with his businesses, debt and taxes. Paul Solman reports. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 6:09 Businesses begin backing away from Republicans after Capitol attack By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis Since last week's riot at the Capitol, more and more companies are cutting ties with Donald Trump, and dozens of corporations suspended political contributions to the 147 members of Congress who refused to certify the election of Joe Biden. Paul… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 6:49 With the economy teetering, millions of Americans try to launch new businesses With the pandemic raging and the nation’s economy teetering, now might seem like a curious time to start a business. But is it? Paul Solman asks the question, and answers it. Transcript:… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 6:57 Older workers carry on, even when life itself is life-threatening Americans are living longer, with average life expectancy in the U.S. rising from age 71 in 1970 to age 79 last year, leading many to stay employed far past retirement age. Paul Solman reports on some of the oldest workers… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 6:29 Older workers are facing fewer job prospects and higher COVID risks Millions of Americans have been crushed by the pandemic but older workers have faced both an economy with high levels of unemployment and a virus that puts them more at risk than younger people. And once they do lose a… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 8:06 For older workers, pandemic unemployment could be career-ending By Paul Solman The worsening pandemic continues to mean millions of Americans out of work. For older employees in particular, this kind of long-term unemployment can represent the end of a career -- especially when they may be facing age discrimination and bias. Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 6:38 How U.S. history could provide a path out of polarization By Paul Solman The U.S. feels more deeply divided than it has in decades. According to social scientist Robert Putnam, the data backs up that assessment. Putnam, author of the seminal work on social capital and isolation “Bowling Alone,” believes looking back to… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 8:13 How some older Americans are monetizing their #VanLife By Paul Solman With large parts of the economy still sputtering under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are having to scale back. But some older Americans were already living a minimalist lifestyle on the road -- and some of them… Continue watching