Andrew Hirschfeld

Reporter

Andy Hirschfeld is a journalist based in New York City. In addition to Thinknum, his work regular appears in numerous publications including The New York Observer, OZY, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg News, Fortune Magazine, ABC News, Al Jazeera English, CS Monitor, Nationswell and many other publications. He mainly covers cost of living related issues through a social lens as well as business, tech, and politics. He's the host of The Coffee Break Podcast on The Bleav Podcast Network, the author of the America In Context Newsletter, and the new book Stolen Dignity. Previously, he produced and reported for CNN and CBS News.

Exclusive Interview: How backyard chicken coops grew into a $2 million business for Kathy Hughes

The sustainable food movement coupled with the pandemic has sparked an urban chicken boom.

Andrew Hirschfeld

6.22.21 4:03 PM

Here are the targeted websites where employers are scooping up post-pandemic job-hunters

Creatives can turn to sites like Stage32 or Creatively, while professionals just starting out might be lured to Tallo or Goodwall.

Andrew Hirschfeld

5.13.21 7:13 PM

Why co-living is booming despite the pandemic

After a year of self-isolation, people are craving human connection, even if that means living with strangers.

Andrew Hirschfeld

5.6.21 12:00 PM

More people work at Nexstar than watch some of its NewsNation TV shows

NewsNation hoped to ride Trump's popularity, but it's adrift in a sea of competition after his loss.

Andrew Hirschfeld

3.29.21 6:00 PM

This music-based meditation app has Calm and Spotify in its crosshairs

Health and wellness apps continue to explode during the pandemic. Can Sona set itself apart?

Andrew Hirschfeld

3.22.21 4:00 PM

These startups help restaurants turn food waste into takeout, but can they survive in a post-COVID world?

A growing market of takeout apps like Too Good To Go and Karma are helping restaurants stay afloat, cut costs, and handle food waste during the pandemic.

Andrew Hirschfeld

3.4.21 7:00 PM