EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 22 MIN
Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered | The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs
from Viewpoints Radio · host Polly Hansen, Gary Price, Zach Sommers, Cheryl Neely, Marty Peterson, Grace Galante, Amirah Zaveri, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook, Alicia Sasser Modestino, Karissa Tang
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 Host: Gary Price Producer: Polly Hansen 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 Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante & Amirah Zaveri Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure Civil rights didn’t end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO’s Quiet Hit HBO’s Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming. Host: Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Then, 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.
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Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered | The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs
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