Kai talks with Ron Suskind and his son Owen Suskind about the new documentary film “Life, Animated” that follows their son’s story of overcoming autism; Banks in Silicon Valley are trying to attract more customers by offering 24 hour approvals and zero-money-down mortgages.; and a group of students from Yale University is setting up Connecticut’s first bail fund to pay the bail of low income people who would otherwise be stuck in jail for minor offenses
Segments From this episode
Clinton’s “glass ceiling” shattered — now what?
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 27, 2016
Changing gender roles and the challenges Hillary Clinton faces in this election
Super fast mortgage approval and zero down. Say what?
by Sally Herships
Jul 27, 2016
Lenders are again offering exceptional terms. Especially if you're a tech worker.
Finding his voice, one Disney character at a time
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 27, 2016
How Disney movies helped a boy with autism communicate
Twitter shares take a tumble
by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
Jul 27, 2016
Social media platform Twitter's shares slumped on Wall Street today.
Fed holds rates steady amid political uncertainty
by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 27, 2016
And action is even less likely as the presidential election approaches.