Research Shows Teachers, Parents, Students Need More Support to Protect Privacy

AUDIO: Elizabeth Laird, Senior Fellow, Student Privacy, Center for Democracy and Technology
(Washington, DC – Thursday, October 22, 2020) – Technology has made “back to school” possible this fall nationwide. However, parents are generally concerned about protecting their children’s digital privacy and their children’s potential vulnerability to...

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Digital Alliance Will Expand Education and Skilling Opportunities in Texas

AUDIO: Kate Johnson, President, Microsoft US
(Dallas, TX, Thursday, October 22, 2020) – Microsoft, in collaboration with the state of Texas, announced new programs and events aimed at addressing the need for digital and technical skills in the workforce. The digital alliance...

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Una Alianza Digital en Texas, Ampliará Oportunidades Para la Educación y Habilidades Tecnologicas

AUDIO: Victoria Nieto, Gerente de Comunicaciones de Mercadeo de Industry Strategy, Microsoft
(Dallas, TX, Jueves 22 de Octubre de 2020) – La empresa Microsoft, en colaboración con el estado de Texas, anunciaron nuevos programas y eventos destinados a abordar las necesidades en las habilidades digitales y técnicas...

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Ongoing Public Health Emergency Exposes the Urgency to Finally Ban Surprise Billing

AUDIO: Clare Krusing, Spokesperson, Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 21, 2020) – The COVID-19 crisis exposed how vulnerable patients and their families are to exorbitant out-of-network charges – a profound affordability threat for millions of Americans who are still trying...

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Good News You’ve Been Craving: It’s National Pizza Month & Marco’s Announces 1,000th Store

AUDIO: Tony Libardi, President & COO, Marco’s Pizza
(Toledo, OH, Wednesday, October 21, 2020) – Just in time for National Pizza Month, Marco’s Pizza announces the launch of a month-long celebration to honor its milestone 1,000th store slated to open late October. Marco’s...

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Independent Lens and PBS Present: Feels Good Man

AUDIO: Arthur Jones, Director, and Giorgio Angelini, Producer, Feels Good Man
(San Francisco, CA, Wednesday, October 14, 2020) – Created by artist Matt Furie as a character in his comic Boy’s Club, Pepe was originally an embodiment of the laid-back lifestyles of young male college graduates...

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New Report Shows the Number of Uninsured Children is on the Rise

AUDIO: Tricia Brooks, Research Professor, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families
(Washington, D.C., Friday, October 9, 2020) – The number of uninsured children in the United States increased by about 726,000 children between 2016 and 2019 bringing the total to over four million uninsured children in...

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How You Can Shop, Save and Give Back This Holiday Season

AUDIO: Liat Ben-Zur, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft
(Seattle, WA, Thursday, October 8, 2020) – Today, Microsoft Edge announced new features to help you shop smarter, save money, and keep your family safer online this holiday season. According to an independent study by NSS...

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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Urges All to Get Vaccinated Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

AUDIO: William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director
VIDEO: Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, NFID Vice President, interview with KTVI-TV in St. Louis, MO (Bethesda, MD, Tuesday, October 6, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine vaccinations have declined significantly across all populations in...

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A Pledge to Help Close the Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities

AUDIO: Marla Blow, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, North America, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
(Purchase, NY, Tuesday, October 6, 2020) – The financial system has systemically disadvantaged Black communities and the cost of being excluded has been laid bare as a result of Covid-19. With half of all Black...

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