Tuesday, June 5, 2012

The effects of today's economy





Missy interviews two people who explain their economic situations in today's economy.

The working poor

Avanna created this newsletter on the working poor.

22-year-old single mom working toward upward mobility

22-year-old single mom working toward upward mobility

In this podcast, Shelby interviews a single mom juggling school and raising her 2-year-old son.

Upper class versus working class

Upper class versus working class

Jonathan and Libia discuss the upper class and working class in this podcast.

Struggles of immigrants in America

Struggles of immigrants in America
 Jordan  gives details about the struggles of immigrants. This podcast was done after reading "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario.

Single mom works hard to 'make it happen'

Skylar and Tyler interview Pam Keck who had had a variety of jobs throughout the years to raise her son.

Monday, June 4, 2012

One man's comparison of The Great Depression and today

Hayk and Kyle interview a World War 2 vet who compares The Great Depression and today

Immigrants have a hard time getting jobs, too

Immigrants have a hard time getting jobs, too

In this podcast, Julio and Danny discuss their relatives' difficulty in getting jobs in the United States because they are immigrants.

Working at Home Depot


Christian and Jessie interview a worker at Home Depot.

Hellen's future

Hellen's future
In this podcast, Hellen discusses her hypothetical financial future after she graduates from college.

Two teens give first-hand accounts of working

Two teens give first-hand accounts of working
Eric and Jeffrey discuss their part-time jobs in this podcast.

Hard times with only a high school diploma

Hard times with only a high school diploma
In this podcast, Henry F. and Robert C. interview Christopher, who has a high school diploma and is struggling to find a better-paying job.

Poverty in the United States

Ani and Sargis interview an unemployed college student.