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.
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 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.
Falling Asleep in Space
We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.
The Fallout From Industry Monopolies
We discuss how this recent failure has stirred a larger conversation about the consequences & long-term effects of monopolies.
Giving Birth Behind Bars
Dr. Carolyn Sufrinjoins us this week to talk about the challenges pregnant prisoners face and what needs to change to make the prison system more humane, compassionate, and rehabilitation-focused for women in this situation.
How To Skip the Sugar Without Giving Up Dessert
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes when baking that produce decadent desserts without all the calories and sugar.
The Effects of Extreme Weather Felt Across the Globe
Experts explain the common denominator between these seemingly opposite weather events, and the health and financial toll of natural disasters.
The Rise & Fall of General Electric
William D. Cohan joins us this week to share the story of General Electric.
The 2024 Presidential Election
ith this news making headlines, we go back in American history to uncover some of the stories of previous one-term presidents that preceded Trump.
In Pursuit of Better Sleep
We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids.
The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 2
We speak with two higher education experts about what needs to change with financial aid in America.
The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1
Last month, Biden’s administration vowed to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for the average borrower and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. We highlight what this move achieves (and doesn’t) and what solutions are needed to solve this problem long-term.
New York: A People’s History
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.
African Americans in WWII
More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era.
Feeding More Mouths More Sustainably
Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up.
Electric Vehicles: Reducing Sky High Costs & a Lack of Accessibility
While electric is seen as the future, for many Americans these newer cars are often out of reach because of the hefty price tag. We speak with two experts about this current market and what progress is being made to make EV’s more available to all.
The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format
Many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve both their writing and presenting.
Workers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Unionizations in the U.S.
Over the past year, headlines covering workers striking or pushing to unionize have become commonplace. What’s driving this labor revolt?
The Increasing Occurrence of Weather Calamities
Around the world, countries are seeing weather extremes from excess flooding to severe drought and higher than average heat. We speak with two climate experts about the correlation between climate change and these extreme weather events.
Breaking Gendered Roles in the Household
More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance.
Conversations About Loss and Death
We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about loss and death.
The Invisible Power of Privilege
How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?
One Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NFL and Applied Mathematics
Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way.
