Gardening Differently
We think of gardens as a place meant to look nice or grow some vegetables, but author Benjamin Vogt says gardens can be about cultivating a better environment and reconnecting humans with nature
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Culture Crash: The Stretch Run of 2017 in Film
With two months left in the year, there remain many must-see movies set to be released before the new year. We look into the titles that seem especially worth seeing.
Stutters, Stammers, and Vocal Blunders (2017)
If you’ve had to speak in public, you know the nerves that come with public speaking. We explore where vocal blunders come from and what they might mean.
American Borders: How our states got their shapes
There are 48 states in the continental United States some have borders that make a lot of sense while many others do not. We talk to writer Mark Stein about how that came to be.
Culture Crash: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and John Green’s “Turtles All The Way Down”
John Green's latest book, Turtles All The Way Down chronicles the life of a teen with OCD. The book offers a great story and pulls back the curtain on a misunderstood mental disorder.
Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
As we get older, we all will suffer from some memory loss. The question becomes what memory loss is a normal byproduct of getting older and when is it a sign of a larger problem
Narcissism: The manipulative, selfish disorder
We talk about narcissism and tips for people who feel they’re drowning in the orbit of a true narcissist.
Culture Crash: Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 is a sequel worth watching at the theater, but there is some confusion about how best to see its predecessor, Blade Runner.
The Vital Role of Pre-Kindergarten (2017)
We explore the importance of high-quality pre-k schooling, and tips for parents on how to spot a good program from a bad one.
The Appeal of Time Travel Stories (Late 2017)
What is it about time travel stories that draws us in and keeps us compelled all these years later? We talk to pop culture psychologist Dr. Travis Langley.
Culture Crash: James Cameron’s Avatar Franchise and the Billion-Dollar Question
Avatar smashed box office records worldwide, eight years later four sequels are being produced but does that past success mean audiences crave more from the land of Pandora?
Mythology and Fairy Tales, Good and Evil
Author Soman Chainani talks about a new entry into the catalogue of mythology and his attempt to course-correct the lessons more modern stories have been teaching our children.
Bats: Their value and their endangerment
We explore the benefits of bats, and why their numbers are decreasing in alarming numbers.
Culture Crash: Netflix’s Mindhunter
This Friday the 13th comes in October. We discuss what to watch on the spookiest day of the year and explore Netflix’s upcoming psychological thriller series “Mindhunter.”
