One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The Law | Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job

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Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 26 minutes

One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The Law

For much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow?

Guest:

Sarah Weinman, journalist, author, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime.

Host: Gary Price
Producer: Polly Hansen

Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job

Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.

Guests:

Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career Consulting
Laura Hambley Lovett, workplace psychologist, author, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss.

Host: Marty Peterson
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

Viewpoints Explained: When Romance Meets Inflated Pricing

Valentine’s Day may feel romantic, but the price tag is anything but. We breakdown why flowers, dinners, and last-minute plans seem to cost more each year and how timing quietly drives the holiday economy.

Host: Ebony McMorris.
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

Culture Crash: Why “The Pitt” Stands Out From So Many Other Medical Shows

We review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.

Host: Evan Rook
Producer: Evan Rook

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