Elise Gold, a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, and Julie Cashin, a senior fellow focusing on women's economic justice at the Century Foundation, highlight the staggering childcare costs now exceeding rent in 17 states. They discuss the burdens these expenses place on families, particularly on women's workforce participation, and the tough choices parents face. The conversation also addresses the impact of pandemic support, ongoing challenges in affordability, and the need for innovative policy solutions to ensure accessible childcare.
