Three decades ago, Americans scheduled doctor visits like they planned vacations—weeks in advance, with backup plans if something went wrong. Today, you can video chat with a physician while standing in line at Starbucks.
Mar 16, 2026
Before 1940, there was no federal law telling your employer when enough was enough. Workers clocked 60, 70, even 80-hour weeks with no overtime, no weekends, and no safety net. The story of how that changed — and where we're headed next — is one of the most consequential in American history.
Mar 13, 2026
A postcard once cost a penny. A long-distance phone call in 1975 could run more than what some people made in an hour. Today you can video call anyone on the planet for free from your pocket. The story of how Americans stayed in touch — and what it actually cost them — is a journey through one of the most dramatic reversals in modern life.
Mar 13, 2026