Bridget Schulte

Bridget Schulte, Director of the Better Life Lab at New America and author of 'Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time,' discusses the pandemic's profound impact on women in the workforce. She highlights the 'She-Session' where millions exited jobs, taking on increased caregiving roles. The conversation touches on the historical context of childcare crises and the fluctuating support for universal childcare in America. Schulte also reflects on shifting gender dynamics at home and the urgent need for policy changes to support working families.