Michael Kirk On ‘America’s Great Divide’
A new Quinnipiac poll Monday showed stark divisions in Americans’ views of President Donald J. Trump, with 87 percent of Democrats saying they think the President should be removed from office following his recent impeachment — while only five percent of Republicans agreed.
But, as filmmaker Michael Kirk explored in his new documentary, “America’s Great Divide,” the stark split did not just start in 2016.
Kirk joined Jim Braude Tuesday on Greater Boston to talk about his two-part special for FRONTLINE documenting a decade of division.
Treating Gaming Addiction
In the United States, 97 percent of teenage boys play video games, and with competitive e-sports on the rise, gaming will only become more popular and available. But when a hobby turns into an unhealthy habit, where do gamers turn? As Cristina Quinn reports, they may not have to go too far to find help.
Should Your Company Switch To A Four-Day Work Week? Should We All?
Entrepreneur Andrew Barnes argued on Greater Boston Tuesday that companies should switch to a four-day work week — while still paying employees their full-time salary.
He said the switch would be beneficial not only for employees’ health and well-being, but also for employers’ bottom lines.
He joined Jim Braude to share the case he makes in his new book, “The 4 Day Week: How The Flexible Work Revolution Can Increase Productivity, Profitability, And Well-Being — And Create A Sustainable Future.”
