We discuss the rising cost of childcare

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM EDT

President of the Economic Security Project Natalie Foster joins in with the discussion.

We discuss the rising cost of childcare with President of the Economic Security Project Natalie Foster. We discuss the state of childcare in the country, the need for universal public childcare, and how to afford affordability.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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