Current With Valerie Hayes

Valerie reviews some of the issues regarding access to birth control, including the Supreme Court cases of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and the recent n Stormans Inc. v. Wiesman ruling

Valerie walks us through what has happened in the abortion debate since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling, how that ruling has impacted the abortion laws that states are passing today, and why this is an issue that will not go away. She will also explain the views of the pro choice and pro life movements.

Valerie explains the 1973 Supreme Court ruling of Roe v Wade with a look at both sides of the original argument, and how the Justices decided that laws banning abortion are unconstitutional.

Valerie discusses the wage-discrimination action filed against the U.S. Soccer Federation by five members of the U.S. women's national team seeking fair compensation & the debate over equal pay.

Valerie explains transgender and the debate around bathroom access due to a law passed in North Carolina

The terrorist attack in Orlando has reignited the debate on gun control laws. Valerie will discuss the various laws being proposed and why 2nd Amendment supporters are against them

Valerie looks at the current state of Obamacare, what has worked and what hasn't.

Valerie provides a summary of Obamacare, and what it's intentions were when it was created.

Sam Jaoude, of Eatfitters.com shares insights on how America's obesity epidemic got started, and how it is now driving up your health care costs.

Valerie explains key immigration issues and concepts you need to know during this election season.

Deigo Galer of Galer Law Firm outlines the immigration system, what it takes to become a citizen, and what does and does not work in the current process

What is more important - National Security or personal privacy? Denise Howell of This Week in Law explains the battle between the Government and Apple about the contents of the phone owned by one of the San Bernadino terrorists.

Both businesses and employers alike are discussing the impact a potential increases to state and federal minimum wage laws. Our guest is Kennedy Hodges partner, Don Foty. His firm focuses on wage and hour class and collective actions. He will give us a better understanding of what a change in the minimum wage could do the the economy, the worker and the consumer.

You see them on TV, you hear the pundits tak about them, but do you really know the Presidential Candidates? Valerie gives you a quick primer on what you need to know beforee you go to the ballot box.

If you've filled up the car recently, you've noticed that you are paying significantly less at the pump now than you were 12 months ago? Why is that, and what does that mean for the overall economy? We turn to America's Money Answers Man Jordan Goodman for some perspective.

Miss America's Outstanding Teen Allie Nault gives her views on the Presidential election and the issues that matter most to her age group. She also talks about why millennials need to take charge of their finances.

Lisa Bennett discusses why she feels Bernie Sanders' message is resonating with voters.

What's a caucus and why do on;y some states have them? What's the difference between a delegate and a super delegate? These are just a few of the questions we answer in out conversation with Heather Moran.