Podcasts about Child poverty

In Budget 2026, Treasury published New Zealand's latest child poverty statistics. It's a grim picture, and one that isn't improving much: the number of households in material hardship is estimated to be 14 percent, with a 2028 target of six percent. Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad joins Jack Tame to lay out the cost of persistent child poverty and discusses the workability of a forthcoming ban of social media for under-16s. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Variety - the Children's Charity - CEO Wayne Howett says that organisations who care about child poverty should collaborate, rather than fighting for the cause alone. Howett told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "1 in 7 Kiwi kids that are living without the basics food, warmth, transport, school costs, and healthcare, and we're not making any margins on that." "And, when you look at what's happening in the Treasury's own child poverty forecasting it shows no movement towards hitting the 2028 goal of halving child poverty." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new child poverty report shows the country isn't on track to meet its 2028 targets. Auckland University Emeritus Professor Dr Innes Asher is a retired paediatrician at Starship Hospital who was appointed to the Government's Welfare Expert Advisory Group in 2018. Dr Innes Asher spoke to John Campbell.

pWotD Episode 3299: Wes Streeting Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 227,168 views on Thursday, 14 May 2026 our article of the day is Wes Streeting.Wesley Paul William Streeting (; born 21 January 1983) is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2024 until his resignation in May 2026. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Ilford North since 2015.Streeting read history at the University of Cambridge and was president of the Cambridge Students' Union from 2004 to 2005. He was president of the National Union of Students (NUS) from 2008 to 2010. Streeting also worked for Progress, a Labour Party–related organisation, for a year before working in the public sector. In 2010 he was elected to Redbridge London Borough Council for Labour and became deputy leader of the council in May 2014. Streeting was elected to the House of Commons as MP for Ilford North at the 2015 general election and resigned as the council's deputy leader before standing down as a councillor in 2018. He was returned to Parliament at both the 2017 and the 2019 general elections.Following Keir Starmer's election as Leader of the Labour Party in the 2020 leadership election, Streeting joined the front bench as Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury in April 2020. He became Shadow Minister for Schools in October 2020 after the resignation of Margaret Greenwood before joining the shadow cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Child Poverty in the May 2021 shadow cabinet reshuffle. In the November 2021 shadow cabinet reshuffle, Streeting became, following a promotion by Starmer, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, a position he remained in until July 2024. Following Labour's victory at the 2024 general election, Streeting was appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the Starmer ministry. He resigned from this position in May 2026 following Labour's results in the 2026 United Kingdom local elections, Scottish Parliament election, and Senedd election, citing a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:42 UTC on Friday, 15 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Wes Streeting on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

May 5, 2026 - Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the GOP gubernatorial nominee, discusses what he would do as governor to bring down energy costs and combat child poverty. He also explains how he would approach the Democratic majorities in the state legislature.

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Participants Prof Stephen Sinclair, GCU & SPIRU  Hannah Randolph, FAI  Spencer Thompson, FAI  Time stamps (1:10) Latest child poverty statistics (4:45) Changes to the Family Resources Survey (12:00) Final child poverty delivery plan (16:10) Child poverty targets (23:20) More on data revisions (25:30) Scale of actions in the delivery plan and distance to the 2030 targets (30:15) A time for optimism

Solly Maloyi, Acting DDG for Population and Social Statistics at Stats SA, speaks to Africa Melane about the latest child poverty report, which reveals that while both monetary and multidimensional poverty have declined since 2015, millions of children remain deprived of basic needs. The data shows that children aged 5 to 12 are most at risk of hunger, particularly in low-income households and rural areas, while a significant gap between income and access to essential services like water, education, and healthcare continues to expose deep structural inequalities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across the country, hundreds of thousands of children are living in the foster care system.It's an experience that author David Ambroz knows all too well.In his memoir, "A Place Called Home," Ambroz recounts his experiences in and out of the poverty cycle — growing up homeless and later unprotected in the foster care system.In spite of these harrowing experiences, his memoir is also a story about love, strength and solutions.We sit down with Ambroz ahead of an upcoming appearance at the San Diego Writer's Festival.Guest:David Ambroz, child welfare expert and author, "A Place Called Home"

As public health officials warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning, a BMJ investigation finds that just under a third of UK councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove industry to tone down or withdraw campaigns. Almost a third of UK children live in poverty. Leading expert Michael Marmot weighs in on the UK's "steepest rise" in child poverty among OECD countries and why local government "Marmot Cities" like Coventry and Manchester are taking the lead where national policy falls short. And, a new BMJ collection has just been published on child mental health in conflict zones. 1 in 5 children globally live in conflict zones, creating a staggering mental health toll. We hear about community-led interventions.   Reading list: The growing threat of domestic wood burning stoves—and industry's legal attempts to shut down clean air campaigns Michael Marmot: Labour has reneged on its child poverty promises Child mental health in conflict settings

To the so-called poverty issue. The report actually uses the word "hardship". Kids in hardship, roughly, is flat. About 14% of kids allegedly live in some form of hardship. Hardship is often replaced with the word poverty. They are different things and, also, the measure of hardship is open to real inquiry. The stats department interviewed 18,000 families and "hardship" is a house that goes without 7 of 18 necessities e.g paying the power bill on time, feeling cold etc. Now, without getting too picky, a seven-year-old who lives in a house who's power bill is overdue has nothing to do with hardship, unless the power is cut off, which mainly it is not. i watched a press conference last week with the Prime Minister and police and justice ministers on crime and the poverty question came up. You note the word they used was "poverty", not hardship. The question, inferred as they so often do, was what the Government were going to do about it. The answer was one of only three; 1) Is a Labour view, which is hand out more money, 2) A current Government view, which is grow the economy, 3) The answer that is rarely used - get the parents to pull their finger out. My read of these stats is that given the number is steady at 14%, you are essentially dealing with the same people, many of whom are hopeless. Under Ardern her personal project was to reduce child poverty. It didn't happen. Under this Government it hasn't either. So approaches one and two haven't worked. There are rightly or wrongly (obviously wrongly) a group of people who struggle. Their circumstances will be little different to many who have it tough as well, but get by. They have kids that aren't in hardship but face the same fiscal issues. It will be benefit related. It will be about decisions, about priorities, what bill gets paid first, how far down the food chain, literally and figuratively, are the kids. Within the same fiscal envelope, some kids are fine and some will be a statistic. That, sadly, is not the Government's real problem. Government's can only do so much. Sometimes parents might have to do a bit more and be a bit better. The child, as always, is innocent. You don't choose to be born to some of the parents who masquerade as parents. But these stats tell a sad truth. I don't think there is an answer. Whether its 14% or 15% or 11%, there are no miracles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Child poverty activists say families are having to make impossible decisions and go without life's essentials following the release of new Stats New Zealand data. The agency says one in seven kids are living in material hardship according to research conducted between July 2024 and June last year. The government says reducing child poverty is a priority and that they are making changes to improve the lives of families. Nick James reports.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about pet health. And off the top, we hear from Christine Saulnier -- the Nova Scotia director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She discusses the group's latest report card on child poverty.

Dr. Naomi Feely is Policy Director with the Children's Rights Alliance. She chats with Susanne Rogers about two recent documents related to measures tackling Child Poverty in Ireland.  Breaking the Cycle: New Measures in Budget 2026 to Address Child Poverty and Promote Well-being Anois an tAm: Breaking Silos, Building Futures: Cross-Sector Action on Child Poverty  

(Jan 27, 2026) Advocates hope that recent policy changes will start to make a difference in New York's child poverty ranking; we talk to a longtime mariner who piloted freighters on the St. Lawrence Seaway and around the world; and we sit down with NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes at the Gouverneur public library to dig into the latest book from Adirondack environmentalist, Bill McKibben.

Child poverty in New Zealand is the focus of this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief as Duncan speaks with Susan Glasgow from Variety, the children's charity supporting kids living in hardship across the country.Variety's sponsorship programme helps children aged 5 to 18 with the basics many families struggle to afford. That includes school uniforms, stationery, clothing, and essential items that help kids feel included and supported at school and in their communities.As Christmas approaches, the pressure on families intensifies. Many caregivers are already stretched and facing impossible choices between food, bills, and presents. Duncan and his guest talk frankly about the growing need during this time of year and how Variety's Christmas appeal aims to ease some of that burden.The conversation also highlights the commitment of sponsors, the resilience of the children, and the real-world impact that consistent support can make. It's a grounded, practical discussion about how communities can step up and help. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Brinsden, Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Food Foundation tells us about the new child poverty strategy published at the end of last week, with reflections from the policy team.Read our latest blog for more in-depth analysis here and keep up to date with our latest news and events by signing up to our newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec. 5, 2025- New York law has a goal of reducing child poverty in half by 2032 and there is still a long way to go in achieving this initiative set back in 2021. We get a progress report and list of recommendations from Kate Breslin, head of the Schuyler Center for Analysis & Advocacy and a member of the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.

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The Frontline documentary 'Born Poor' follows kids in three families who try to overcome poverty from childhood through their teen years to young adulthood.

DC is on the cusp of passing a law whose proponents say it could massively reduce child poverty. But the catch is that the bill would take away a lot of the local tax benefits that at least some folks would get as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress. Jenny Gathright from the Washington Post has been covering the debate and is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 10th episode: ⁠Nace Law Group⁠ ⁠Mosaic Theater Company⁠ ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

In a new report 'Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States: A 10-Year Update,' The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) notes that child poverty reduction has proved readily responsive to federal and state policy choices. The percentage of children living in poverty fell to a historic low of 5% in 2021, even as COVID slowed the economy, because programs like the expanded Child Tax Credit supported families. When these programs were wound down, even as the economy recovered, the child poverty rate rose, reaching 13% by 2024. Leslie Boissiere joins EconoFact Chats to discuss the report, highlighting the long-run economic and social costs of childhood poverty, and the role of public policy in addressing this problem. Leslie is the Vice President for External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She oversees the foundation's KIDS COUNT effort, as well as the areas of policy reform and advocacy, strategic communications, organizational effectiveness, and national partnerships.

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On today's show, we learn that child poverty in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 2021, and Arkansas' rate is above the national average. Also, the grand opening of two new spaces in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, a new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Our guest today, Alex Beer, joins us at a critical time as the UK Government prepares to publish its child poverty strategy this autumn. According to official numbers, there are 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK and 1.1m children are in families that have used a food bank in the past year.  The Nuffield Foundation launched a major new Strategic Review earlier this summer committing £30 million annually over the next five years to fund research and innovation that addresses some of the UK's most urgent social and economic challenges. Read more about it here (https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/nuffield-foundation-announces-150-million-funding-commitment-to-tackle-uks-biggest-social-challenges)  As Assistant Director of Strategy at the Nuffield Foundation, Alex's role is to develop and deliver programmes of work that deliver the strategy and improve social wellbeing in the UK. In this conversation with Will, Alex shares some evidence-backed policy suggestions for alleviating child poverty, which includes changes to the two-child limit and the benefit cap, but also emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach.  In the We Society, join acclaimed journalist and Academy President Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their solutions to society's most pressing problems. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform and you can email us on wesociety@acss.org.uk and tell us who we should be speaking to. The We Society podcast is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust.  Producer: Emily Uchida Finch Assistant Producer: Emily Gilbert A Whistledown Production 

On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss the Foundation's recent media relating to the Albuquerque Public Schools $350 million bond. You can see the ABQ Journal article here and the KOAT 7 story here.  An update on the billboard campaign and state's response. Among the topics EDD has posted on is NM's growth in manufacturing. Another data point being touted by MLG's administration is on the drop in child poverty. There is indeed good news albeit it is also a tacit admission that MLG's prior statements have been misleading.  A pumpkin patch located near Albuquerque was attacked recently. Here's more on the McCall's attack by a local teacher union. MLG is supporting a planned nuclear fusion facility and offering big subsidies for it. That contrasts sharply with her reaction to a nuclear waste storage facility's decision to abandon New Mexico.   RGF releases Freedom Index scores for the recent special session.

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the education secretary and Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson about the plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as why she is pushing the prime minister and chancellor to get rid of the two-child limit on benefits. Plus, she explains why she believes she is the best candidate to become the next deputy leader of the Labour party. And, we hear her thoughts on Keir Starmer's leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with Tanya Ward, Director of the Children's Rights Alliance about the reasons underlying the shocking figure that 1 in 5 children in Ireland are in poverty after housing costs are paid. We discuss the impact of the housing costs – as families are forced into food poverty and overcrowding, the impact on children of growing up in poverty, and the solutions – investment in early years intervention and targeted measures at low income families and areas of disadvantage. Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-in-139268758

Dr Michael Ryan, Deputy Director General of the World Health Organisation, discusses the issues of child poverty ahead of the Child Poverty and Wellbeing Summit in Dublin.

Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection, discusses the government's new target for child poverty.

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A lot of parents are finding it hard to make ends meet as the rising cost of living hits, but one parent families are particularly impacted.Most poor children live in one parent families, and 6 in 10 families living in emergency accommodation are children with lone parents.So, with back to school costs looming and still more long weeks of school summer holidays ahead, how are parents coping on their own?One Family CEO, Karen Kiernan, joins Seán to discuss.

May 19, 2025 - The state budget included an expansion of the child tax credit, money for child care vouchers, and a rebate check, but how will it impact child poverty? We consider these policies with Pete Nabozny, director of policy at The Children's Agenda, and Kate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, who are both members of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.

The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy report shows improvements in attendance, smoking, drinking, and offending rates. However material hardship, immunisations, food insecurity, and avoidable hospitalisations have all worsened. Claire Achmad told Mike Hosking she wants the Government to put a bigger focus on children. She says around half of children live in benefit dependent households, which doesn't provide enough for children to thrive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/20/25, we talk with members of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council about their recommendations for reducing child poverty in NYS.

Figures released show 156,000 children living in material hardship in 2024, up from 144,000 the year before. That's almost 13.5 percent of Aotearoa's children. Measures of material hardship include having to go without fruit and veges because of the cost, putting off doctors visits and being unable to afford heating. 208,000 children were considered to be in poverty after housing costs had been paid - that's also up from the previous year. Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Louise Upston spoke to Lisa Owen.

Advocates for children are calling for urgent action as new data shows child poverty rates have stalled, and the government has missed all three of its targets. Stats NZ figures released this morning show hundreds of thousands of kids were living below the poverty line last year - and there was no improvement from the year before. Lauren Crimp reports.

Could a simple cash transfer program hold the key to reducing child poverty? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia Gaggino chats with pediatrician and advocate, Dr. Brittney Tayler, about an innovative program called Rx Kids. Together, they explore how cash transfers can improve child health and well-being, especially in communities facing deep poverty. Dr. Tayler shares her firsthand experience in Flint, Michigan, detailing the transformation she's witnessed through the Rx Kids program. From addressing housing issues to boosting educational outcomes, this episode uncovers the impact that a single initiative can have. Connect with the importance of advocacy and how one person can drive significant change, leaving a lasting impression on the entire community.[00:00 - 05:07] From Pediatrics to Advocacy: Dr. Tayler's JourneyFind out how an accidental advocacy led to Dr. Tayler's increased involvement in health policy.Understand the significance of Dr. Tayler's meeting with a senator, and the impact it had on health legislation.Learn about the challenges of navigating advocacy as a medical professional.Appreciate the support Dr. Tayler received from experienced mentors to sharpen her advocacy skills.[05:07 - 12:32] Understanding Poverty's Impact on Child HealthExplore the key aspects of poverty affecting child health, including housing and food security.Recognize the critical role of parents' stress levels in influencing children's well-being.Explore the widespread effects of poverty on all domains of health and life.Analyze how poverty can deeply affect educational outcomes and opportunities for children.[12:32 - 21:07] Rx Kids: Transforming Communities Through Direct Cash TransfersThe transition from expanded child tax credit to the creation of Rx Kids.Discover the pivotal role of expanded child tax credits in reducing child poverty during the pandemic.How small studies and data informed the large-scale development of Rx Kids.Discover the impactful results seen so far in communities participating in direct cash transfer programs.[21:07 - 30:21] Pioneering Change and Empowering CommunitiesUnderstand why Flint, Michigan, became the perfect place to pilot the Rx Kids program.Uncover the logistical aspects and eligibility criteria of the Rx Kids cash transfer program.The importance of dignity, trust, and community-wide benefits in program implementation.Future aspirations: how Rx Kids aims to expand and sustain its impact in Flint and beyond.[30:22 - 35:21] TakeAwaysConnect with Dr. Brittney TaylerFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/RxKidsUSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rxkidsus/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rx-kids/Resources mentioned in the show:https://rxkids.org/about/communities/flint/Chevy in the Hole by Kelsey Ronan https://www.amazon.com/Chevy-Hole-Novel-Kelsey-Ronan/dp/125080390X Luke Shaefer PhD

Feb. 3, 2025 - Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for building on the governor's proposals addressing child poverty and child care access.

Jan. 10, 2025 - Efforts to fight child poverty in New York are getting attention right now, so we're checking in with Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn to discuss recommendations on lifting kids out of poverty and the governor's proposed child tax credit expansion.

Jan. 6, 2025 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, talks about recommendations from the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council and how they might begin to get implemented in 2025.

Nov. 27, 2024 - This fall the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council has put together a list of recommendations intended to cut child poverty in half. We talk about the problem of child poverty and the path forward with Kate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and a member of the council.

Oct. 31, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to get creative with federal and state resources by doling out an $1,800 cash payment for families on Medicaid who have a child.

Child poverty in the US has tripled in just a few years. Clearly this must be unrelated to the billions of dollars of support for Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, or the fact that the US will now be spending a whopping $1.6bn on anti-China propaganda, because that's what people are really struggling without... Meanwhile, several large strikes are popping off, not least of all one at Boeing where more than 30,000 machinists are sick and tired of corporate profits over safety and worker benefit.    leecamp.net artkillingapathy.com

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For nearly a decade, Flint, Michigan has been synonymous with the lead and water crisis that put the city on the map. But Flint is resilient. Abdul reflects on the central role of poverty in all that Flint experienced. Then he speaks with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who uncovered the water crisis, and Prof. Luke Shaefer, an anti-poverty researcher, about their new “Rx Kids” program to provide cash to pregnant moms to solve poverty in Flint. If you're interested in earning CME credit for listening to America Dissected, share more about your needs at AmericaDissectedCME.com.