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Car Tariffs: What They Really Mean for You
With car tariffs back in the headlines, what’s the real cost? Beyond higher prices, tariffs could reshape the auto industry—affecting jobs, competition, and even the pace of innovation.
Columbia Business School professor and strategy expert Rita McGrath breaks down why protectionist policies may backfire, making U.S. automakers less competitive on the global stage.
Contact us to speak with Rita.
Kid-Run Food Truck Proves Business Isn’t Just for Adults
What happens when a class of 5th and 6th graders trades textbooks for a food truck? At Alpha School in Austin, TX, students are turning their financial literacy lessons into real-world profits with Lil Dippers, a student-run waffle and French toast truck.
Their goal? Earn $1,000 in off-campus sales in just seven weeks—learning sales, budgeting, and business strategy along the way.
Interviews and video available
Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Body
April is Stress Awareness Month, but stress isn’t just emotional—it’s physical. Neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman explains how chronic stress triggers headaches, spine pain, and inflammation by disrupting brain chemistry. With cortisol up and serotonin down, our bodies pay the price.
Dr. Akkerman is available to discuss the science of stress, why traditional advice often fails, and her refreshing strategies to break the cycle.
New Initiative Targets Dangerous Misinformation on Fetal Movements
Outdated advice about fetal movement is putting babies at risk. With 21,000+ stillbirths in the U.S. each year — many preventable — parents are scrubbing the internet for misinformation and working with platforms to ensure parents worldwide have access to clear and accurate pregnancy guidance.
April 2, 2025 is International Fact-Checking Day. Contact us to speak with the parents behind the effort.