Culture Crash: Academy Award Nods
The Oscars are right around the corner. Here are some of our favs that’ve received an Oscar nod.
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The Many Causes of Supply Chain & Inflation Woes
We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes.
A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
Culture Crash: Getting Back in the Game
Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, big names are putting out new music after years away from the limelight.
For the Love of Crosswords
Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.
Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
Culture Crash: How ChatGTP Is Changing the Arts Scene
We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape.
The Damaging World of Women’s Elite Running
Lauren Fleshman joins us this week to talk about the toxic culture present in many elite running organizations and what needs to change to better support these young, vulnerable athletes.
How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl
Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of the NFL following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin.
How To Better Deal With Stress This Year
We speak with University of California – San Francisco professor and health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel about how listeners can better manage their stress this year by employing certain lifestyle habits.
A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids
We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.
Culture Crash: A Review of “Glass Onion”
We discuss the new film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" now streaming on Netflix.
Falling Asleep in Space
We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.
