Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now
We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?
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Viewpoints Explained: Why The Strait Of Hormuz Could Raise Your Grocery Bill
A narrow stretch of water thousands of miles away is quietly shaping what you’ll pay at the grocery store. We break down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up global prices.
Are We Overusing Mental Health Language?
Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves - and why …
When Anxiety Starts Early: What’s Changed For Kids Today
We speak with school counselor Jennifer Licate about why anxiety is showing up earlier in childhood and how growing up today feels fundamentally different than it once did. We delve into the forces behind this shift, from constant connection and rising …
Culture Crash: A Version Of Harry Styles We Love To Hear
Harry Styles leans into upbeat, dance-driven pop on his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” We review the recent drop this week on Culture Crash.
Viewpoints Explained: The Steps That Will Lessen Your Intake Of Microplastics
Microplastics are nearly impossible to avoid, but small shifts like skipping heated plastics and ultra-processed foods can help limit how much enters our bodies.
The Push To Free America’s Rivers
We look at why thousands of dams are coming down across the U.S. and what changes happen once a river is no longer held back. In places like the Klamath River, the shift is already visible, offering a clearer picture of what restoration can look like and lead …
Part 2: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market
We look at what life actually looks like after a humanities degree, where the path forward is often unclear and non-linear. For many graduates, the value shows up later, as they move between roles and lean on skills that translate across industries.
Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions
Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.
Viewpoints Explained: The New Way We’re Paying For Everything
Buy now, pay later promises flexibility, but those small installments can add up faster than many shoppers realize. We cover this growing trend this week on Viewpoints Explained.
What’s A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z
For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset.
Part 1: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market
As AI, automation, and economic uncertainty reshape the job market, many students are turning away from majors like English, history, and philosophy. We look at why the humanities still attract passionate students and why the skills they build may be more …
Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke
A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Younger Couples Are Embracing Prenups
Prenuptial agreements were once associated with celebrity wealth, but younger couples are increasingly embracing them as practical financial planning before marriage. This week, We look at what’s driving this trend.
