We discuss how the rise in for-profit nursing homes is affecting care for those who need it. We also learn more about cycles of flooding in the Midwest and how communities can respond. Plus, a new look at what makes a “great American novel.”
Featured in this Episode
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What happens when private equity and profit influence healthcare
An investigative journalist talks about his reporting on privately-owned nursing homes and the problems with private equity in healthcare.
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Finding solutions to the flooding crisis
In recent years, flooding has become more frequent and intense—and with climate change, it’s only expected to get worse. The author of a new book looks at floodplain management in the United States and proposes some practical solutions for what he calls “our flooding crisis.”
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In search of the "Great American Novel"
Since the mid-nineteenth century, readers have been in search of the “Great American Novel.” A group of literary scholars, critics, and writers recently set out to make a list of books that live up to the name. One of the project editors talks to us about what went into making the list and some of the must-read titles from it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
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