Episode 307 The Cost of Caregiving

Labor Day is supposed to be about honoring workers—but what about the essential work that happens at home, often without a paycheck? Professor Jennifer Greenfield explains why caregiving, paid family and medical leave, and the rising cost of child care are not just private family concerns, but issues that affect workers, employers, and the broader economy. She explores what paid leave policies look like across U.S. states, who gets left out of the current system, and what policymakers can do to better support people caring for children, aging parents, and other loved ones. The No Jargon podcast presents interviews twice a month with America's top researchers on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation. Powerful research, intriguing perspectives—and no jargon. Explore more No Jargon podcast episodes at scholars.org/nojargon