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The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs

We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck. Guests: Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University Karissa Tang, student researcher on AI and youth employment, in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Business Links […]

February 28, 2026

Viewpoints

Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered

Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage. Guests: Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Community College, author, No Human Involved Gabby Petito was a 22-year-old woman who went missing while traveling cross-country with her fiancé. […]

February 28, 2026

Music

‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Laughter in the Rain’ singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka dead at 86

Neil Sedaka performs, Chicago, Illinois, November 25, 1978. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka died Friday at the age of 86, ABC News has confirmed.“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” read a statement from the musician’s family. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were […]

February 27, 2026 1

Entertainment

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery announce deal

In this photo illustration, the logo of Warner Bros. Discovery is displayed on a computer screen in Ankara, Turkiye, on August 12, 2025. (Photo by Omer Taha Cetin/Anadolu via Getty Images)Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to a deal with Paramount Skydance, the two companies confirmed Friday in a news release.According to the release, under the terms of the agreement, Paramount plans to pay "$31.00 per share in cash for all […]

February 27, 2026

Music

New Deadhead documentary, ‘Summer Tour’, to screen this summer

Grateful Dead fans attend the Bob Weir memorial at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif., (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)The Grateful Dead have a loyal fan base, and a new movie about them is set to hit theaters this summer.Summer Tour, directed by Mischa Richter and co-produced by actress Chloe Sevigny, focuses on the Deadhead community as they follow Dead & Company on the band’s final tour in […]

February 27, 2026 1

Music

Aerosmith release ‘Walkin’ The Dog’ live performance from reissue of their self-titled debut

Cover of Aerosmith's self-titled debut album (Capitol Records / UMe)Aerosmith is set to reissue their self-titled debut album in March, and they are giving fans a preview of the bonus material that will come with it.The Boston rockers have released “Walkin’ The Dog (Live At Paul’s Mall, 1973)” to digital outlets. It's part of the limited-edition five-LP Aerosmith (Legendary Collector’s Edition), dropping March 20.In addition to the 1973 live performance at […]

February 27, 2026

Entertainment

‘God of War’ series starts production, shares first-look photo

Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus on the set of 'God of War.' (Leah Gallo/Prime Video)Prime Video has released its first look at its upcoming God of War series.Additionally, Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios have announced that production on the new series has begun. The first photo from the show's set has also been released. It features stars Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson in character as […]

February 27, 2026

Music

The Zombies releasing mono remaster of debut album, ‘Begin Here’

Cover of The Zombies' 'Begin Here' (Beechwood Park Records)The Zombies are revisiting their debut album with a new reissue.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to reissue 1965's Begin Here remastered in mono on April 17. This follows the September release of a mono remaster of their iconic sophomore album, Odessey & Oracle.The reissue of Begin Here, the second of four planned reissues, will feature all 17 tracks from […]

February 27, 2026

Entertainment

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler talk history-making ‘Sinners’ collaboration

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler joined 'GMA' to discuss their record-breaking film. (ABC News)Sinners star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler are opening up on making Oscar nominations history.The actor-director duo sat down for an interview with Good Morning America's Chris Connelly to discuss Sinners, which gathered a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, and their partnership, which has been over a decade in the making.Coogler and Jordan recalled meeting in a Starbucks […]

February 27, 2026

Music

New book highlighting George Harrison’s personal photos coming in October

Cover of George Harrison's 'The Third Eye: Early Photographs' (Random House)Fans of The Beatles are about to get a new look at the band from the point of view of George Harrison.Random House is set to release the new book The Third Eye: Early Photographs in October, described as “the first ever collection of George Harrison’s personal photos taken between 1963 and 1970.”The book will feature over 200 color and black-and-white images […]

February 27, 2026