Our Right to Privacy in the Social Media Age
When it comes to social media, who owns what information, and how do we assert the rights we do have? We talk to a professor of law …
Culture Crash: Netflix’s Battle Against Film Traditionalists
Netflix is becoming a bigger player in the film world, which is leaving a bad taste in some people’s mouths. We look at the arguments …
Culture Crash: HBO’s Westworld
Westworld, the show that mystified audience when it stormed onto the scene in 2016, is back tonight. We discuss the show and take a look …
The Rise of Confrontational Politics (2018 version)
Politicians have always stirred up controversy, but no politician has ever done it as often, or as well as Donald Trump. We talk to two …
Culture Crash: Roger Ebert’s Legendary Criticism
Movie criticism these days typically boils down to numbers and general consensus. But when Roger Ebert was alive, he cultivated a …
Culture Crash: Concerts
Summer is getting closer, which means concerts are selling out across the country. We discuss the magic of live music and what makes it …
Religious Strife and Refugees: The 1947 Partition of India
In 1947, India was split into two countries: India and Pakistan. Author Veera Hiranandani talks about the history of the partition and …
A Peek Into the Minds of Real Life Con Men (2018 version)
Our guest discusses what con men are like in real life, some of the most famous cons from the past, and the techniques that make us all …
A Spy in the Civil Rights Movement
Author Marc Perrusquia joins the show to tell the story of Ernest Withers, a Civil Rights photographer and a spy for the FBI, and helps …
Practicing Kindness
Often, it can seem like bad news outweighs the good. But one expert says that connecting with ourselves and practicing kindness can make …
Culture Crash: Spoilers in Trailers
Movie trailers are more hyped than ever. Studios announce their release days in advance and fans pour over every screenshot and detail …