Short Takes #17: Time's Unfolding

Summary

In Short Takes #17, the host reflects on a personal "functional freeze" triggered by a severe snowstorm and broader societal stressors, linking it to anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and trauma. The episode highlights two policy issues: the need for a higher federal minimum wage to address cost‑of‑living pressures, and the patchwork of state paid‑sick‑leave laws that often leave workers scrambling for coverage. It cites data on rising anxiety among young adults and recent wage‑increase trends, urging listeners to push forward despite time’s relentless unfolding.