The Economic Disconnect; Back to Work for Film & TV?; Elder Care Challenges; Imposter Syndrome for Adulthood

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 15, 2023

On today's show: 

  • James Surowiecki, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author of The Wisdom of Crowds, talks about the gap between the mostly positive economic indicators and how Americans perceive the state of the economy.

  • Greg David, contributor covering fiscal and economic issues for THE CITY and director of the business and economics reporting program and Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, talks about the economic impact of the end of the SAG Aftra strike on the local economy.

  • Reed Abelson, New York Times reporter, talks about the financial challenges of caring for our elders, since the United States does not have a comprehensive system to help pay for long-term care as the population ages.

  • Kathryn Jezer-Morton, columnist for the Cut covering modern family life, talks about her article "Does Anyone Feel Like An Actual Adult?" where she explores feeling out place around other parents and the idea of "adulting."

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