And having heard from the Turners, we want to hear more about exactly what drives other Americans to endure hours-long commutes.

NPR: Commuting 'Because They Have To'

Research indicates that children in families receiving welfare hear less than one-third the number of words per hour as children from more affluent backgrounds and will turn four having heard 32 million fewer words than children from professional families.

WSJ: Bloomberg praises $5M 'Providence Talks' proposal