With several trucking companies on the ropes and thousands of drivers out of work, we catch up on the industry’s challenges with a transportation reporter. Then, a psychotherapist discusses when mindfulness can help us manage stress and anxiety — and when it can fall short.
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Trucking Industry Struggles In 2019
The trucking industry is having a rocky year. Several trucking companies have closed, putting more than 3,000 drivers out of work, and there are fears that more could be on the way. A transportation reporter explains the industry’s struggles, and how those issues are now affecting the rest of the economy.
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What Mindfulness Can, And Cannot, Accomplish
Mindfulness, a type of meditation, is gaining popularity as a way to manage stress and anxiety. There are apps teaching mindfulness, and it has become more common in classrooms. We talk with a psychotherapist about what mindfulness can accomplish, and where it falls short.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Rachel Premack Guest
- Sahanika Ratnayake Guest
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