Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have talked about loss of manufacturing jobs, and the importance of having things “Made In America.” In this episode of BackStory, we take a look at the history of American manufacturing by exploring several objects that transformed American life. From 18th century colonists struggling to produce that most coveted of tems -- porcelain -- to the invention of nylon stockings and the TV picture tube in the 20th century, Peter, Ed, and Brian explore the surprising history behind five inventions and innovations.
A new study finds public servants can't afford to live in the communities they serve. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto on a Trulia.com study that finds most major metro areas are out of reach for people such as teachers and police officers.
5 Min
Apr 13, 2017
Stephen Schiff, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Daniel Fischer, June Thomas.
0 Min
May 10, 2017
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump traded barbs over character, effectiveness, and even the election outcome. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner joins us from Washington with takeaways from the final presidential debate.
10 Min
Oct 20, 2016