Halloween 2023: Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
We speak with two guests about why Halloween has become such a popular global event and why many of us get a kick out of feeling …
$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents
Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.
Culture Crash: Boo! Our Top Horror Film Recommendations Now Available To Stream
We cover some of our favorite scary movies from big blockbusters to lesser-known indie films.
Viewpoints Explained: Tackling Childhood Obesity
We highlight some of these updated policies and the lasting effects of early childhood obesity.
How Do You Deal With Loss? Speaking With Two People Who’ve Lost Spouses
We speak with two adults who’ve dealt with the loss of a spouse to get a better sense of the grieving process and what people do & don’t …
A Mounting Loneliness Epidemic: Where Have Our Communities Gone?
We talk about what’s fueled this decline in recent decades and how listeners can take steps to start forming new connections where they …
Culture Crash: What’s Going On With Reality TV?
We talk about what’s wrong with reality TV in 2023 and why we’re fed up with these stale narratives.
Viewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Migrants: What’s Going On?
We cover how this large influx is leading to chaos and mass frustration among residents and leaders.
The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
Breaking Down the Hidden Misconceptions of Two Classic Halloween Icons
We speak with two experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary …
Culture Crash: Why We Always Go Back To What We Loved In High School
We rewind back in time and talk about the power of nostalgia when it comes to the music, movies and shows we prefer.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
30 Years of the Motor Voter Law: Why This Act Has Trapped Countless Immigrants
Elizabeth Keathley's unintended voter registration spirals into a near-deportation ordeal. Join as she and her lawyer, Richard Hanus, …
A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible …
Culture Crash: Stepping Into A Film Director’s Shoes
We highlight how it’s all too easy for prominent directors to fall into a rabbit hole of producing a series of not-that-good movies …
Viewpoints Explained: ‘Less Than 10 Percent Of All Plastic Is Recycled’
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.
’35 Percent of All Food Ends Up in the Trash’: Why Is Food Waste Still So High?
We cover the ongoing food waste crisis in America and hear from one tech platform that’s helping to connect hungry people to food that …
