Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his...

Bill Gates hopes to solve some of the world's biggest problems using a new kind of philanthropy. In a passionate and, yes, funny 18 minutes, he asks us to consider two big questions and how we might answer them. (And see the Q&A on the...

How do different societies establish a social hierarchy? Today we’re starting our unit on social stratification, starting with four basic principles of a sociological understanding of stratification. We’ll explain open and closed systems...

Howcast - Housing assistance in the form of public housing and rental offsets is available for people with low incomes or who are living in a natural disaster area. Find out how to apply.

This video defines environmental justice and its mission to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement for all communities, regardless of background. Learn how marginalized groups often face disproportionate environmental risks...

Often, private coverage is assumed to be better than public coverage. More and more often, that’s just not what families are finding. Those that work, even those earning a decent living, just can’t afford the private care they’re...

Annie Lowrey on Universal Basic Income

Today you’ll learn how and when to include appropriate fake support for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays.







First of all, let’s establish that, when possible, using real ideas for examples and...

We’re talking about housing for four weeks, thanks to the support of the RWJF! In the last episode, we introduced you to the pathways by which we might think about improving housing for low-income individuals. Today we’re going to get...

New report shows 18% drop in poverty levels in Mexico, though inequality concerns remain.

The U.S. president touts his economic accomplishments, but are his Culture Wars wreaking havoc on America’s social fabric?

We discussed the mood in the United States ahead of President Trump's third State of the Union address.

Elizabeth Weise, senior science and technology reporter for USA Today, said that if the Amazon founder follows through with his pledge, his $2 billion gift will be on the top 50 charitable organizations in the United States.

Carol Wilding, president and CEO at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, on why low-income Canadians should file their taxes

On The Money takes you inside the world of business.

The report highlights a concerning trend: nearly 10% of children in the county live in poverty, with nearly 20% of those being Black children and 15% being Hispanic children.

The latest data from the World Happiness Report shows that young Canadians are becoming increasingly unhappy. Experts say economic inequality may play a role.

Some Islanders hoping to find a home through the province's rent-to-own housing program say getting approved has been tougher than they hoped. CBC P.E.I. talked to applicants Amanda Mahar and Isaiah Henderson — as well as Aryan Sehgal, a...

A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information highlights a continued post-pandemic crisis in the health-care system. Staff shortages, lack of primary care, surgery backlogs and lack of data sharing continue to hinder...

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for millions living in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and P.E.I., with residents doing their best to stay cool.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., visited Cheddar News to discuss cannabis reformation and how prohibition has disproportionately affected people of color over the years. He is advocating for legislation that will “try to find restorative...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asked whether the $5.3 billion dental coverage plan for Canadians in the 2022 budget will be managed by the federal or provincial governments.

At a G20 global health summit, three major vaccine companies commit billions of COVID-19 vaccine doses for middle- and low-income countries.

Molly Clarke is a speech language pathologist working in private practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. She says it’s not a shortage of professionals causing a waitlist for publicly funded services, it’s a shortage of jobs in the...