Speaking of America

Television host and skilled-work advocate Mike Rowe is speaking out about the United States' widening shortage of tradespeople, arguing that the gap between job openings and available workers is a practical problem, not a partisan one. He says political debates over work and education miss the simple arithmetic behind unfilled jobs in plumbing, electrical and other skilled trades.

The chief executive of an electric vehicle charging company is speaking out about the poor state of America's EV charging infrastructure. He argues the network is unreliable, fragmented and poorly maintained, leaving drivers frustrated as electric vehicle sales grow. The interview sets out what he believes must change to make charging dependable for mainstream drivers.