Andrea Hsu appears in the following:
'Radio Diaries' Creator Looks Back On 25 Years Of The Project
Friday, April 30, 2021
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Radio Diaries creator Joe Richman about some of the people he's introduced us to over the past 25 years and how documenting one's life has changed over time.
John Kerry Discusses Biden's Pledge To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Friday, April 23, 2021
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Kerry, President Biden's climate envoy, about this week's virtual climate summit and how the U.S. will meet its pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Women Are Leading Biden's Economic Recovery Plan For The Country And Other Women
Friday, April 09, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with three women who are shaping U.S. economic policy about how the Biden administration plans to tackle economic losses suffered by women in the pandemic.
In Response To Anti-Asian Hate Incidents, Groups Step Up Trainings For Bystanders
Saturday, April 03, 2021
A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident.
Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Friday, February 05, 2021
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.
A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away
Friday, November 27, 2020
The first COVID-19 vaccines to hit the market will not be approved for use in children. Researchers must figure out if the vaccines are safe and effective in kids.
As COVID-19 Vaccine Nears, Employers Consider Making It Mandatory
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
With promising news out of COVID-19 vaccine trials, the question now is how many people will get the vaccine? And can or will employers require their workers to get vaccinated?
Use It Or Lose It: Parents Set Wages Aside For Child Care. Now It's At Risk
Thursday, November 19, 2020
For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child-care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.
Some Working Parents Could Lose Money Set Aside For Child Care Expenses
Thursday, November 19, 2020
For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.
Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.
Why The Pandemic Is Forcing So Many Women To Leave Their Jobs
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Andrea Hsu, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and new stay-at-home mom Farida Mercedes about how the pandemic is disproportionately impacting women in the workforce.
'I'm A Much Better Cook': For Dads, Being Home During Pandemic Is Eye-Opening
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
While working moms have been struggling this year, pandemic life is also taking a toll on dads, many of whom are confronting situations they may not have chosen otherwise.
The American Government Once Offered Widely Affordable Child Care ... 77 Years Ago
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Affordable, quality child care was hard to come by even before the pandemic and now even more so. It's not for a lack of ideas about how to fix it. Is this the moment those ideas are taken seriously?
Even The Most Successful Women Pay A Big Price In Pandemic
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The unequal division of household work leads to the "mom penalty." For highly educated, high-income women, it could mean losing promotions, future earning power and roles as future leaders.
For Fans Hungry For Baseball, Taiwanese Announcer Made Right Call In Unusual Season
Monday, October 19, 2020
Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English.
During Pandemic, MLB Baseball Announcer's Audience Grows
Monday, October 19, 2020
Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English.
Enough Already: Multiple Demands Causing Women To Abandon Workforce
Friday, October 02, 2020
Women left jobs at four times the rate of men in September. The burden of parenting and running a household while also working a job has created a pressure cooker environment that's pushing women out.
'This Is All I've Ever Known': Amid Cuts, Airline Workers Wonder Where They'll Land
Friday, October 02, 2020
Airlines have furloughed tens of thousands of employees. Now they wonder what they'll do next. For some it's a career change; for others it's finding a temporary job until the industry recovers.
'This Is Too Much': Working Moms Are Reaching The Breaking Point During The Pandemic
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The coronavirus did not create the struggles that working mothers face daily. But it has exacerbated them and made them more visible, forcing women of all income levels to make hard choices.
'Swing County, USA' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S. Officials in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to manage the time-consuming process of counting ballots.