Teaching Youth About Consent and Abuse
In the 20 years since writing the young adult novel Speak, based on her own rape, author Laurie Halse Anderson has met with numerous …
The Psychology of Fashion
Fashion advertising raises issues about confidence, self-esteem and body image. Our guest discusses why it’s important to look beyond …
Culture Crash: Adapting a Book Into a Movie: Annihilation (2019 version)
The sci-fi adventure movie, Annihilation, is based on a book but the adaptation is looser than what we typically expect. How director …
The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand and FDR (2019 version)
Everyone knows about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, but not many know about the powerful and loyal confidant FDR relied on, …
The Lady from the Black Lagoon
Horror movies are major box office. Some experts see the film “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” as a turning point. One reason is the …
Culture Crash: The End of Game of Thrones
The wildly popular TV show Game of Thrones is set to wrap up its story with six episodes this season, yet its fans may be unsatisfied. …
Removal of Confederate Statues
Statues commemorating the Confederacy remain in some towns in the US South, though its principles promoting slavery and oppression of …
The Importance of Recess (2019 version)
Recess helps kids unwind during the school day, but it’s much more than just a time to exercise. We talk to two recess “specialists” …
Culture Crash: The Increasing Cost of Cutting the Cord
Streaming services are multiplying, and none of them carry everything. Many people are finding that satisfying their TV viewing desires …
The Role of a Literary Editor (2019 version)
You see authors thank their editors all the time in the acknowledgements section of a book. But exactly what does an editor do? We talk …
Greener Gardening During Climate Change
Gardeners always seek to get the most out of their plants, but some are finding that their plot of land doesn’t produce the way it used …
Culture Crash: Sketch Comic Becomes Movies’ Hottest Horror Director
Jordan Peele used to be best known as a sketch comic, but his second film as a director, “Us,” is showing that the success of his first, …