Memorial Day honors those who’ve died while serving in the military. In this episode of BackStory, Ed, Joanne, and Brian look at the many reasons for joining the U.S. armed services - from a sense of patriotism, to escaping poverty, to earning American citizenship. They’ll discuss the struggles of the Continental Army to find enough soldiers during the Revolutionary War and how thousands of Filipinos became American citizens by enlisting in the US Navy after World War II.
50 Min
Mar 2, 2017
The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner says big box chains like Sears and Macy's are being displaced at shopping malls by smaller stores like restaurants and fast-fashion chains, which do a better job of driving mall sales and drawing shoppers.
6 Min
Jul 12, 2016
Mom and Dad Are Fighting discuss how to talk about Trump with your kids and the new movie "The Edge Of Seventeen."
50 Min
Nov 24, 2016