
Culture Crash: Is Late Night Officially Toast?
Late night isn’t losing talent, but it’s losing timing. By the time the monologue airs, the jokes have already made the rounds online. We cover the continued decline of late-night TV.

Viewpoints Explained: From Gameplay To Surveillance? Pokémon Go’s Next Chapter
Remember the Pokémon Go craze of 2016? Millions of players thought they were just catching Pokémon, but – more than a decade later – their history is being used to build a detailed map for robots.

The Draw Of Flying Without A Cabin
We follow pilot and author Caroline Paul into an open cockpit aircraft where there’s little barrier between you and the sky, and where flight turns away from routine and headaches and more into adventure.

Saudi Arabia’s Global Sports Push
We cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.

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?

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 these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict.

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 expectations to the lingering effects of disruption and what these changes mean for how kids deal with stress long-term.

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 to.

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.

