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Jonquilyn Hill

Jonquilyn Hill

Podcast host

    Latest articles by Jonquilyn Hill

    Explain It to Me
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    There’s more than one thing to do after high school.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    I can’t afford a house right now. Am I screwed?I can’t afford a house right now. Am I screwed?
    Explain It to Me

    There are other ways to invest in yourself besides homeownership.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    The only generation not in a sex recessionThe only generation not in a sex recession
    Explain It to Me

    It’s not just in the movies. Gen X women are having the best sex of their lives.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    Were companies ever serious about DEI?Were companies ever serious about DEI?
    Explain It to Me

    Why the pendulum swung on DEI — and how that could be a good thing.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    Is our sleep getting worse?Is our sleep getting worse?
    Explain It to Me

    And your other urgent sleep questions, answered.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    If you want to find a match, try swiping this time of yearIf you want to find a match, try swiping this time of year
    Explain It to Me

    Is the holiday season also cuffing season?

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    Why are foods banned in other places still on US grocery shelves?Why are foods banned in other places still on US grocery shelves?
    Explain It to Me

    Who decides what can and can’t be in food in the US?

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Politics
    Are Black voters drifting from Democrats? It’s complicated.Are Black voters drifting from Democrats? It’s complicated.
    Politics

    An expert on Black voting explains what’s really happening with Black support for Donald Trump.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    What’s up with all those unhinged texts from political campaigns?What’s up with all those unhinged texts from political campaigns?
    Explain It to Me

    Explain It to Me gets to the bottom of those pesky appeals for cash — and how to stop them.

    By Jonquilyn Hill
    Explain It to Me
    I’m Gen Z. ​​How can I save for retirement and still enjoy my life?I’m Gen Z. ​​How can I save for retirement and still enjoy my life?
    Explain It to Me

    A financial expert explains why you can invest wisely and still take that trip.

    By Jonquilyn Hill

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