The On- and Off-Stage Benefits of Practicing Improv
Getting on a stage in front of a crowd can be extremely daunting. But, taking a risk and trying something new may not only lead you to a …
Game Show History
Before the game shows of today, there were countless series of the past that defied our notion of showmanship. Full of grandiose props, …
Culture Crash: A Film Homage to “The Twilight Zone”
We recommend the new movie, “The Vast of Night” now available to stream on Amazon Prime. It has the same vibes as “The Twilight Zone”, …
The Unending Toll of Discrimination
Segregation not only divides cities but leads to divided people as well. It fuels biases against people who may look or act different …
What Are You Grateful For?
Thank goodness 2020 is just about over. While this year has been full of many challenges, it’s also made more Americans realize what …
Culture Crash: Revisiting the Video Game “The Last of Us”
“The Last of Us” and “The Last of Us Part Two” both have intricate storylines set in a post-zombie apocalypse world that makes for …
The Lasting Legacy of Alex Trebek & Jeopardy!
Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for 37 seasons until his passing last month from pancreatic cancer. The trivia quiz series is unlike any …
The Modern Diamond Business
The northwestern coast of South Africa & Namibia has been a mining hub for diamonds since the 1900’s. Local workers labor through …
Culture Crash: The Queen’s Gambit
You don’t need to be a chess whiz to enjoy The Queen’s Gambit. Viewpoints explores the Netflix breakout hit featuring actress Anya …
Becoming Steve Jobs (2020 version)
Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, was hailed as a genius and master innovator during his lifetime, but his career wasn’t always a smooth, …
Liar, Liar: How To Get To The Truth (2020 version)
How do professionals question people to get the information they want? We talk to an expert in interrogation and lying on this subject, …
Culture Crash: When To Quit the Book You’re Reading
When do you call it quits on a book that you just can’t get into? We discuss a few picks that are popular reads but just didn’t hook us …