The Business of Life - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Business of Aging
Discussing the money behind aging--what it takes to prepare for caring for a relative, planning your own retirement, and social security.
The Business of Dating
Karley Sciortino, Christopher Ryan and Dr. Jessica Carbino discuss the money behind dating, what it takes to meet the right person, and how to financially navigate the dating world.
The Business of Work
Nadira Hira, Jason Dorsey, and Neil Patel discuss the money behind the U.S. workforce, how the new workforce is changing the workplace, and how to successfully find your dream job.
The Business of Cybersecurity
Austin Berglas, Morgan Mayhem, and Jim Stickley discuss the money behind cybersecurity—how secure you are and how much money is being spent to keep you safe from hacking.
The Business of Travel
Lucas Peterson, Peter Greenberg, & Jennifer Flowers discuss the money behind travel; how can you afford your next vacation, and is tourism helping or hurting local economies?
The Business of Gentrification
Baratunde Thurston, Lance Freeman, and John Tierney discuss the money behind gentrification what happens when neighborhoods are transformed, and whether you can afford to live there.
The Business of Music
Jon Caramanica, Joe Levy, and Stephen Bryan discuss the money behind the music industry—what it takes to be a musician, and whether streaming services help or hurt these artists.
The Business of Education
Anya Kamanetz, Susan Cates, & Danielle Douglas-Gabriel discuss the money behind education—is more schooling worth it, financing your education, & the big business of student debt.
The Business of Fashion
Joe Zee, Jenna Sauers, and Matthew Henson discuss the money behind fashion—what it takes to stay stylish, and how the industry benefits from the money you spend on clothes.
The Business of Climate Change
John Tierney, Kim Knowlton, Danielle Baussan, and Les Knight discuss the money behind climate change—what it will take to fix it, and how much is being spent to make sure it remains a debate.
The Business of Health
Linette Lopez, Dr. Leana Wen, and Dr. Jay Parkinson discuss the money behind health—whether or not you need an expensive doctor, and how the healthcare industry actually works.
The Business of the Art Market
James Fuentes, Lindsay Pollack, and Ron English discuss the money behind the art market — what it takes to be an artist, a patron, or an admirer in today's rapidly shifting art world.
The Business of Video Games
Kathryn Edwards, Andrea Rene, and Sam Barlow discuss the money behind video games – what it takes to create and competitively play video games in this rapidly growing gaming world.
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