Jesse Steinmetz

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Senior Producer at WFAE-FM (Charlotte, NC)

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A national push to limit social media for children has reached NC

1 week ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

In 2023, then-U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory on social media use among young people. He said up to 95% of people ages 13-17 reported using social media — and over one-third were using it “almost constantly.” The risk for depression and anxiety increased with adolescents that spend more than three hours per day, he wrote. One year later, Murthy called for a tobacco-style surgeon’s general warning label on social media platforms.
What Trump’s tariffs mean for North Carolina, Charlotte and you

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

President Trump imposed a number of tariffs last week, including a 34% tax on imports from China and a 20% tax on the European Union, as well as a baseline 10% import tax on all countries. “We’re going to start being smart, and we’re going to start being very wealthy again,” Trump said about the tariffs, but many economists warn they could lead to a weakened economy or a recession. North Carolina is particularly vulnerable to certain tariffs, as almost half of the state’s imports come from the EU.
The state of firearm safety in North Carolina and beyond

3 weeks ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

North Carolina residents may soon be able to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit. Senate Bill 50, or “Freedom to Carry NC,” was recently approved by the state Senate and is currently moving through the House. It’s one of several gun-related bills introduced to the legislature so far this year. Advocates are also eager to expand gun rights on the federal level, as Congress recently made progress on two bills that would loosen regulations.
Examining threats to politicians and the limits of free speech

1 month ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

Last week, the office of North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis released recordings of death threats he has been receiving lately. One included a reference to bashing his head in with an ax handle. Meanwhile, Republican Jefferson Griffin and Democrat incumbent Allison Riggs say they have both received threats as a legal battle over the 2024 election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat in continues to play out.
Exploring the influence of cryptocurrency in state and federal governments

1 month ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

When Donald Trump won reelection in November, Bitcoin’s value surged to a record high. Analysts believed Trump would be more friendly to the cryptocurrency industry, and his actions in recent months have proved them right.
Alexander Vindman on his new book, Ukraine, Russia, and the second Trump presidency

1 month ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

Just over three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. An estimated 1 million people have since been killed or wounded as the sweeping impacts of the conflict range from igniting an arms race similar to the lead-up to World War II and causing the biggest global energy crisis since the 1970s. Before the war, Alexander Vindman was an active-duty officer in the U.S. Army and director for European Affairs on the National Security Council under the Trump administration.
Sonny Vaccaro on Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and taking on the NCAA

1 month ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

Sonny Vaccaro pulled off some of the biggest plays in the history of sports marketing. First, he signed Michael Jordan to Nike. Then, he signed Kobe Bryant to Adidas. Years before that, he launched the first national all-star high school basketball game in 1965, bringing in the best high school players nationwide. Shaquille O’Neal and Patrick Ewing were just a couple of the Hall of Famers that played in his competition.
How artificial intelligence is shaping health care

1 month ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

The term “artificial intelligence” has been around since the 1950s, but it arguably wasn’t until a few years ago that the technology became relevant to many Americans. In November 2022, OpenAI released a demo of ChatGPT, and attracted over a million users within days. Now, OpenAI is valued at more than $340 billion as AI is becoming enmeshed in everything from self-driving cars to K-12 classrooms.
How artificial intelligence is shaping health care

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jesse Steinmetz

3 hours agoIn a rapidly evolving digital landscape, generative AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. To explore this transformation, I had the privilege of interviewing Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, Associate Dean for Digital Innovation at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. As a leading …
Impact of federal cuts on North Carolina's economy

2 months ago | wfae.org | Jesse Steinmetz

In late January, the Trump administration released a memo ordering a freeze on federal loans and grants. The memo has since been rescinded, but many groups still don’t have the federal money they were promised, despite two court orders demanding an end to the freeze. Last year, 43.2% of North Carolina’s total revenue came from federal funding. That figure — over $30 billion — doesn’t include billions more in other federal grants directed at the private sector, according to NC Newsline.