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Hour 2 of the CBS News Radio Memorial Day Special offers listeners a powerful blend of personal stories, historical insight, and a tribute to the innovation and sacrifice of America's military. Host Gil Gross sits down with Monica Mohindra, Executive Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. Mohindra shares how the project collects and preserves the firsthand accounts of over 121,000 U.S. military veterans, ensuring their voices and stories are never forgotten. Listeners will hear remarkable examples, including the harrowing World War II journal of Lieutenant George Washington Piercy and the moving audio letters of Vietnam Marine Lance Corporal Mark Ryan Black. Mohindra explains how families can contribute to the archive and how anyone can access these stories online, making Memorial Day a time for personal connection and remembrance. This hour also features an in-depth interview with military historian and author Jay Wertz, who explores the crucial role of Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) during wartime. Wertz discusses how MASH units revolutionized battlefield medicine, saving countless lives from World War II through Korea and Vietnam. He shares gripping stories of doctors, nurses, and medics working under fire, the evolution of frontline medical care, and the lasting impact of MASH innovations on today's emergency medicine and trauma care. Wertz's insights bring to life the real stories behind the legendary MASH teams, honoring their courage, ingenuity, and dedication. Preserving Veterans' Voices with Monica MohindraThe Legacy of MASH Units with Historian Jay Wertz To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 of the CBS News Radio Memorial Day Special brings together powerful voices sharing the realities and legacies of military service. Host Gil Gross welcomes: Virginia Cruse, combat veteran and PTSD counselor, who shares her personal journey and practical strategies for veterans and families facing post-traumatic stress. Allison Jaslow, Army veteran and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, who discusses the unique challenges faced by post-9/11 veterans, the fight for voting rights and support for military families, and the urgent need to protect Afghan allies left behind. Ned Ricks, Vietnam veteran, who recounts his homecoming experience, the stigma Vietnam veterans faced, and the healing power of the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago. Tune in for: Real stories and recovery strategies for PTSD with Virginia Cruse Frontline medical insights from Dr. David Jaslow Historical perspective and Memorial Day reflections with Tom Ricks Perfect for listeners seeking understanding, support, and inspiration from those who have served. Subscribe to CBS News Radio for more exclusive interviews and compelling stories honoring America's heroes. Keywords: Memorial Day podcast, Virginia Cruse PTSD, Dr. David Jaslow military medicine, Tom Ricks historian, CBS News Radio, veteran stories, trauma recovery, Memorial Day special, honoring veterans To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 is your essential listen for Memorial Day 2025, blending powerful military storytelling with expert summer travel advice. Hosted by Gil Gross, this episode features an exclusive interview with decorated Navy SEAL Will Chesney, author of No Ordinary Dog. Chesney shares gripping firsthand accounts from Operation Neptune Spear, the critical role of military working dogs, and inspiring reflections on courage and sacrifice. Plus, CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins the show to discuss Memorial Day as the unofficial kickoff to summer travel. Greenberg offers listeners practical tips and top recommendations for summer getaways, helping you make the most of the holiday weekend and the travel season ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant for "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress, and the Bodyguard," a gripping six-episode podcast that unravels a dark story — Mark Stover was a talented dog trainer, better known as the dog whisperer of the Pacific Northwest. He was charismatic and attracted the attention of wealthy blonde heiress Linda Opdyke. They built a business together, along with a marriage. But Linda said Mark also had a dark side and when she tried to leave the marriage, he obsessively followed. She sought the protection of a security expert Michiel Oakes who soon became the new love of her life, her knight in shining armor. But when blood was found in Mark's home and he was reported missing, detectives went looking for Michiel. In this dark love triangle, just who was the hunter and who was the hunted? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here is CBS News Radio's 3-hour longform coverage of President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clint Hill, a former U.S. Secret Service agent on duty the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, has died at age 93. Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace once said that, in all his years as a journalist, very few interviews stayed with him like his time with Clint Hill. During that interview, Hill stunned Wallace -- and the nation -- by admitting he felt responsible for the president's death. Hill would later say it was the first time he had ever spoken publicly about that day, and that his emotional reaction surprised even him. Hill told "60 Minutes: A Second Look" why he spoke so candidly for an audience of millions, and how that interview with Mike Wallace may have changed the course of his life. This episode of "60 Minutes: A Second Look" originally released in October 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not just our homes that get lit up over the Winter Holidays, the night sky will also be aglow with some fascinating astronomical events. Celebrated astronomer Andy Fraknoi tells host Gil Gross about the stunning visuals we will see when searching the night sky for Santa's sleigh.Then, one of the most beloved songs of the season, The Christmas Song composed by Mel Torme, has a fascinating origin story. As we approach the centennial of Torme's birth and the eightieth anniversary of the song's recording, singer and song stylist James Torme, Mel's son, reveals the little known account of how the song came to be and the over-sized impact it had on our culture.Finally, the Emmy-Award winning host of MInd Your Manners Sara Jane Ho shares with Gil important etiquette tips on gift-giving and gift-receiving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For just the fifth time in more than 100 years, Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah are on the same day. Host Gil Gross talks with social media superstar Sal Litvak, the Accidental Talmudist and author of Let My People Laugh, who explains the history and traditions of the Festival of Lights.Then, food historian Adrian Miller, The Soul Food Scholar, shares the cultural import of global cuisine in Kwanzaa and other winter holidays.Next, Gil Gross counts down the top-ten selling Christmas records of all time, providing the fascinating and little-known backstories to each.Finally, journalist José Ignacio Castañeda discusses the tradition of La Dia de los Reyes, which is celebrated across all of the hemispheres of the world on the Feast of the Epiphany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We know what happens to the nice kids on Christmas Day, but what about the naughty ones?This year on the Winter Holiday Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross speaks with Jeff Belanger, author of The Fright Before Christmas about Santa's not-so-jolly counterparts in Christmas traditions around the world.Then, Brian Earl, host of The Christmas Past podcast shares the amusing, and sometimes odd, origins of our most beloved holiday traditions.Finally, Medievalist, Professor Sarah Peverley sheds some light on Christmas celebrations during the Dark Ages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Gil Gross speaks with Indigenous Historian Jordan Clark, acting Executive Director of Harvard University's Native American program, regarding the ample but little discussed history of the Wampanoag Nation's interactions with Europeans long before the Pilgrims landed and how those interactions shaped the Wampanoag response to the Pilgrims' arrival.Then Gil talks with film critic Katie Rife about the horrible horror films that have chosen Thanksgiving as the setting for such campy lines as “That's not cranberry sauce.”And then Food and Wine writer Chandram Ram shares a bevy of winter holidays around the globe detailing the special cuisines that accompany the celebrations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Historian Rebecca Fraser, author of the book The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America, shares with host Gil Gross the real reason why the Pilgrims came to America and how they differed vastly from the Puritans.Gil explains why Thanksgiving ping-ponged across different calendar dates 150 years until it finally was established as occurring on the fourth Thursday in November.Then, Gil speaks with CBS News Business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the expected impact of holiday shopping on the economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Gil Gross reports a new national effort is underway to fight record increases in hunger in the United States that is mobilizing the support of members of Rotary International.Then Gross speaks with sports historian Matt Andrews about the long and storied tradition uniting football and Thanksgiving that goes back to the 1800's. Then, Peter Greenburg handicaps the winter holiday travel seasonAnd finally we will hear from divorce coach Tania Lichtliter on strategies for divorced parents who hope to have an amicable Thanksgiving together with their children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ninth hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The eighth hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The seventh hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The sixth hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fifth hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fourth hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The third hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first hour of CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage of Election Night 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/Kill_List You can listen to Kill List and more Exhibit C true crime shows like Morbid early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Check out Exhibit C in the Wondery App for all your true crime listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he's built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking discovery: the gang's most powerful player is none other than Newark's star attorney. Has the ex-federal prosecutor crossed the line and started committing crimes himself?From Wondery, comes a new series about a lawyer who breaks all the rules, the FBI agent determined to take him down at all costs, and the people caught in the middle who paid the ultimate price.Listen to Criminal Attorney on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/Criminal_Attorney now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio hosted by Gil Gross, education has an effect on the labor force. But 77% of all teachers in America have classrooms with hungry children in them making it near impossible for them to learn. Billy Shore, the creator of the No Kid Hungry Campaign, explains why bi-partisan support of bipartisan legislation that fully funds supplemental food programs is still failing our most vulnerable population, our children. And, points the way to an achievable solution.Horrific stories of the sometimes fatal injuries to child workers are gaining more prominence as some states are eliminating safeguards for young workers in dangerous jobs, Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children is championing an effort to safeguard our children called the Child Safety and Wellbeing Act 2024.Seasoned, experienced, and reliable workers have a difficult time getting employment past the age of 50. Maura Porcelli, the Senior Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the National Council on Aging, has tips for older job-seekers to land that interview and get that job. Professional sleeper? Chicken Sexer? Gil Gross takes a peek at some the strangest and funniest professions in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio hosted by Gil Gross, labor unions are peaking in popularity after decades in decline. And that means we are also seeing more labor strikes over that same time period. Joseph McCartin, professor in the Department of History and the executive director of the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University explains why this labor negotiating tool is on the uprise.Gil Gross examines the history of labor through music, profiling the songs and stories that have propelled the labor movement over the decades.Record numbers of journalists are being captured or killed across the globe in recent years. The CEO of The Committee to Protect Journalist Jodie Ginsberg is at the forefront of the effort to keep journalists safe from harm as they conduct their very important work around the world.As the longevity of our lives continues to increase, many retirees are now discovering their second careers and having the time of their lives pursuing their new vocations. Mike Cerre, founder of Nexttracks, tells the story of a man whose love of music and passion for travel led him over a thousand miles south from wintery Minnesota to the hotspots of Havana.Finally, business leaders are trying to woo workers back to the office, while many are reluctant to change their work-from-home lifestyle. LA Times reporter Don Lee has researched the productivity of remote workers, hybrid workers, and the old Nine-to-Fivers, to see which scenario is the most productive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross discusses the perils of being embedded as a journalist during wartime with Emmy award winning journalist and former Marine Mike Cerre. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is eliminating a college degree requirement to be employed by the Keystone State. Secretary of Administration for Pennsylvania Neil Weaver explains why hiring non-college graduates is a growing trend in government and industry.And Tracey Turner Turner, author of World's Worst Jobs, details the smelliest, hardest and most revolting jobs throughout history. High paying entry-level jobs have huge vacancies because not enough job seekers are seeking a career in the trades. Darnell Epps received his degree as a machinist while also attending Yale Law School. He is now the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, which aims to fill the labor shortage in trade industries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Simmons, Running from Cops) explores other seemingly inexplicable events of the last few years – CIA officers being crippled with nausea and vertigo; cops OD'ing from exposure to fentanyl – and discovers they're far more connected than we realize.From Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, this 7-part series forces us to grapple with the mysteries of our own minds, and reckon with a contagion that we thought was long dead, but may be the defining disorder of our time.Follow Hysterical on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Hysterical early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ at wondery.fm/Hysterical_FD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 3 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 3 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country's most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls. The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for prestige. All of them are used to being the best and the brightest. But only one will walk away with the top prize.Host Shima Oliaee (Dolly Parton's America, Pink Card) was Nevada's contestant in 2001. More than 20 years later, she returns to Alabama as a judge. What can two weeks with 50 of the country's most ambitious teens tell us about girlhood in America?Listen to The Competition on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/The_Competition now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is CBS News Radio's 2-hour longform coverage of the 2024 New Hampshire Primary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS News Radio's three-hour, long-form coverage of the 2024 Iowa caucuses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most beloved Christmas observances in the world is a 9-day re-enactment of Mary and Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem. Award-winning singer and actor Carlos Medina joins host Gil Gross to share the song-filled tradition of Las Posadas. Louis Bayard, New York Time Best Selling author of My Timothy, discusses the global popularity of the inspiration for his book, Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol. Notre Dame's Grant Mathews explains the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem combining his religious faith with his scientific training as an astrophysicist, and reveals the likely identity of the Three Wise Men. And while we are looking up at the sky, Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, explains the cause of one of the oldest holidays in the world, The Winter Solstice. CBS News' Mark Strassman details how an obscure plant from Mexico came to dominate holiday households across the United States in the legacy of the colorful and curiously-named Poinsettia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Winter Holiday Season used to be the make-or-break month for holiday blockbusters and critically-acclaimed awards contenders. Washington Chief Film Critic Ann Hornaday joins host Gil Gross for a look at how Hollywood approaches the season as the industry copes in the post-pandemic world of video streaming and reviews some of the best movies of Christmastime. Gil does a deep dive into the origin of Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer, an underdog who not only guided Santa's sleigh but also dominated books, movies, television, and music. The Brandeis University Professor Jonathan Sarna chronicles the transformation of Hanukkah from obscure Jewish Holy Day to one of the most public and widely celebrated Hebrew holidays. And CBS Sunday Morning host Jane Pauley tells the story of the most famous Letter to the Editor ever written, which asks the question, “Is there a Santa Claus?”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Bruce David Forbes, an ordained minister, wrote Christmas: A Candid History to chronicle the many transformations of the beloved holiday over 2,000 years. He speaks with host Gil Gross about the genesis of Christmas from its pre-Christian roots in winter holiday traditions, through the birth of Jesus, to its emergence as a global phenomenon of gift-giving and media extravaganzas. And, musicologist Joe Bennet explains the art and science behind why we are so enamored by Christmas music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most famous woman in America in the 1800's created the national holiday of Thanksgiving. But somehow we have lost our knowledge of her many contributions to American culture from Mary Had a Little Lamb to the Christmas Tree. Biographer Melani Kirkpatrick shares the story of Sarah Josepha Hale. And, you think you know of our Thanksgiving traditions but actually they have morphed over the decades. And what we hold most dear might actually be a recent innovation. Historian Matthew Dennis explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The iconic vessel that carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower, also carried the rich history of the creation of our nation's favorite holiday. Celebrated historian and best selling author Nathaniel Philbrick shares his deep research in to the ship that brought to America the tradition of Thanksgiving. And, CBS News Travel Correspondent Peter Greenberg shares how you can save money, time and your sanity when traveling over the holiday season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pilgrims and Puritans: Our Thanksgiving Day Story has mashed up these very different groups of founding mothers and fathers. Who were they and how were they different? Professor Abram Van Engen from Washington University in St. Louis sorts this thorny Thanksgiving genealogy for us. Then, we hear from Paula Peters from the Wampanoag Nation and Nichelle Garcia from the Smithsonian Institution about the very important role Native Americans played in the story of the founding of our nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Outdoor grilling and tailgating hit high gear after Labor Day. In Hour 3 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews Daniel Gritzer from "Serious Eats" explains how you can elevate your grilling game when you understand the science of marinades.And author Dan Tynan returns to detail how artificial intelligence will forever alter the way we work.Finally, we teach you how to deal with "Jerks at Work", with professor and author Dr. Tessa West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Hour 2 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews business journalist Dan Tynan who warns of the retirement tsunami that is looming on the horizon as more Americans age out of the workforce.Then, Gil speaks with MIT Sloan School of Business and the author of "Shaping the Future of Work" Tom Kochan about the seeming resurrection of organized labor in the United States.Looking for a high paying job with benefits where you get to wear a furry costume in front of millions of people? Professional sports mascots are pulling down six-figure incomes. Freakonomics' journalist Zachary Crockett gives us the inside scoop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Hour 1 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews award-winning author Dan Moldea who tells the compelling story of the rise and fall of Jimmy Hoffa, whose career mirrored the trajectory of the Organized Labor Movement. And we also hear from SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, as the strike of Screen Actors,Television and Radio Artists against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) enters its 9th week of work stoppage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Neil Kings returns to join host Gil Gross in the telling of of his remarkable journey by foot for one month traversing the historical landscape of America. Then, we know a lot about the founding fathers and the military heroes of The Revolutionary War, but what about the everyday people in the American colonies? Liz Covart, award-winning historian of early America, explains what life was like for them during the founding of our nation. And, British biographer Andrew Roberts upends the conventional wisdom about King George III, who was actually quite beloved by Americans at the start of the War of American Independence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Neil Kings concludes his visit with host Gil Gross in a fascinating conversation about what he learned walking through the back roads of America. Then, entertainer and historian Linda Russel regales us with the music of 1776 and explains what those songs really meant. And, Professor Benjamin Carp, reveals the untold story of The Great New York fire of 1776, one of the biggest mysteries of the Revolutionary War.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout the Independence Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross will be hearing from author Neil King, who walked out his door on Capitol Hill and traveled on foot to New York City. His quest to discover America and examine the historical sites along his journey were captured in the book American Ramble. Then, Harvey J. Kaye, author of Thomas Paine and the Promise of America, examines one of the most remarkable political writers of the modern world and the greatest radical of a radical age. And Mary Elliott, from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, details what life was like for Black people during the creation and early days of “the Land of the Free.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The body of CBS News correspondent George Polk is found floating in the bay near Greece's Salonika waterfront. On the 75th anniversary of the murder, White House correspondent Steven Portnoy begins the network's first dive into the case in decades. Polk was in Greece to cover that country's civil war, a battle that pitted forces backed by Washington against communist guerrillas aligned with Moscow. He had criticized the right-wing authorities now charged with finding his killer. Shocked by Polk's murder, prominent journalists ask the father of the U.S. intelligence community to oversee the investigation. Gen. William “Wild Bill” Donovan identifies a suspect.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After weeks of torture at the hands of Greek authorities, a fellow reporter goes on trial for the murder of George Polk. The dead man's teenage brother winces through the proceedings but William Polk's doubts about the suspect's guilt are stifled by the bullying of a legendary spymaster. Government documents show U.S. officials colluding with Gen. Donovan to keep American journalists in line as the show trial unfolds. Gregory Staktopoulos fights for justice. Another motive for the killing of George Polk emerges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Kati Marton lays out her theory of how George Polk was killed and by whom. Other experts weigh in. Portnoy looks at efforts U.S. officials undertook to explore a motive for George Polk's murder that never came up at the trial. Why did the U.S. government and American journalists not do more to press for justice in Polk's killing? What did a British press attaché have to do with Polk's disappearance? The communist leader Polk aimed to interview speaks to CBS “60 Minutes'” Ed Bradley. Journalism advocates explain why this 75-year-old story still matters today. Edward R. Murrow has the last word.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.