Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City
From early settlers to civil rights trailblazers, we highlight some of the stories of ordinary people whose actions built the vibrant, diverse and progressive landscape that is New York today.
Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?
We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings.
Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught Up
Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us to break down the main issues and possible solutions.
The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life
We’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms.
From ‘SKIBIDI’ To ‘UNALIVE’: How Social Media Shapes Our Sentences
Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how slang spreads, why emojis are still so popular and how technology is accelerating the pace of language change.
Hurricanes In A Warming World
Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions.
Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us
Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions.
Redrawing The Rules: Why The Recent Case Of Gerrymandering In Texas Stands Out
With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence.
The Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection
Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life.
Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress
In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year.
Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom
In part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom.
Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces
We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them.
Flash Floods: How To Recognize, React And Survive
We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.
The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Third Shift
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late.
Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education
We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League.
“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”
Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons.
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?
We explore how the modern media environment is reshaping our mental space, and what happens when it becomes harder to look away than to stay informed.
