The Record: Thursday, September 1, full show

Back to school means students bringing in pencils, notebooks, snacks, hand sanitizer, and much more. And it's a financial and logistical burden. Why can't we do this better?

Also, are you afraid that you're running out of time for summer camping? Maybe you should be afraid of the camping itself. We'll tell you why it's healthy to go into the woods with a heart full of fear.

And if you're talking about someone who doesn't identify as male or female, is it OK to call that person "they"? We'll get into the usefulness and grammar of the singular they.

Listen to the full show above or check out a story:

• Reservations to see the total solar eclipse are going fast – and it's still a year away
• Welcome to first grade! Please bring two reams of copy paper with you
• What should white people do for racial justice?
• How we overcame fear and fell in love with camping
• Grammar Alert: The case for the 'singular they'