The Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
This week, we uncover this story with the help of Harvard professor Matthew H. Hersch who’s the author of Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle.
Viewpoints speaks with two food experts about the evolution of ingredients and how listeners cooking for the holidays can incorporate some of these older, more traditional recipes onto their tables.
We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery.
We talk about what’s wrong with reality TV in 2023 and why we’re fed up with these stale narratives.
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
We speak with two experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary as we think.
We rewind back in time and talk about the power of nostalgia when it comes to the music, movies and shows we prefer.
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.
Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.
We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.
We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the the state of mass transportation agencies today and the first subway system built in Boston.
She’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but Edith Wilson's story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye.
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
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.
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.
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