Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and talk about the response from American leaders, the history of violence in American politics, and how the Republican National Convention is preparing. Also on the show, Larry Mantle talks with author Mark S. Walton on his new book ‘Unretired: How Highly Effective People Live Happily Ever After;’ we examine how summer jobs for teenagers have changed; and more.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Latest on Republican National Convention following Trump assassination attempt
The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee. The quadrennial event takes place not only as Trump leads a party in lockstep behind him, but also as Democrats roil over President Joe Biden’s viability and if they should replace him as their nominee. With the convention underway following Saturday’s events, AirTalk speaks to a panel of experts. Joining us this morning is Ron Elving, senior editor and correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR and Isaac Arnsdorf, national political reporter at The Washington Post. Also with us is Pete Peterson, dean of the school of public policy at Pepperdine University and Kent Moyer, CEO of World Protection Group, an international security firm that specializes in executive protection. Have comments or questions call 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
With files from the Associated Press
‘Me, retire? Nah.’ Why more people are choosing to work past retirement age
Ah, retirement. Time to move somewhere warm, dust off that long-neglected hobby, wave fondly at the grandkids from a lawn chair, and sip something strong. Unless, of course, you find yourself bored out of your skull. In his new book, Unretired: How Highly Effective People Live Happily Ever After, author Mark S. Walton notes that “the number of college-educated Amerians in their 60s and beyond who have kept working rather than retire has more than quadrupled over the past few decades.” What’s behind these numbers? If you have enough saved for retirement, why keep working? Walton explores these questions and more–speaking with those who have “unretired” and providing insights into the trend.
How has political violence shaped the course of US history?
Following Saturday’s events, in which there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a political rally in Pennsylvania, there’s been a major question about how this will impact the short and long-term future of our political history. The United States has had its fair share of political violence, but how have public officials reacted to those events in the past? Today on AirTalk, we look back into this history to make sense of what we’re going through today with Julian E. Zelizer, Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University.
Summer may be the season of teen employment. We talk about the rise of the summer job
Summer means no school, spending the day at the beach, and not waking up until three in the afternoon. But for many teens, summer is also the time they have their first job experience. Whether scooping ice cream at a local parlor, folding clothes at the mall, or overlooking beach goers at the lifeguard stand, a summer job can provide teens with some extra cash and some good career skills. Despite drop offs during the pandemic, the job market for young workers remains above 2019’s numbers, especially for the more traditional summer gigs. So, what’s behind this recent rise in teen employment opportunities? And how has the teen workforce evolved into the essential workers we know today?
Joining us to talk about the trends in the teen summer job market is Alicia Modestino, professor of economics at Northeastern University. We also want to hear from you! What was your first summer job? What was your experience like? Did you learn anything that helped you for your future career in adulthood? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Interview with Kent Moyer
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