Criminalizing Librarians: A Louisiana Librarian’s Fight Against Book Banning
We talk to Amanda Jones about the challenges she's faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause.
Secrets To Success: Investing In Habits That Help Maximize Your Time
Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time.
Galileo’s Shopping List: Why Humans Have Always Relied On Lists
Lists are a part of our everyday, even if they are often a forgotten part of our everyday.
Reflecting On Four Decades As A Courtroom Sketch Artist
We speak with Jane Rosenberg about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony.
Spies And Soldiers: The Roles Women Held During The Civil War
Historian Karen Abbott Kahler tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War.
One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest
Mimi Zieman shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level.
Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leaving The U.S.
We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago.
Exploring The Questions That Need No Answer
Dr. Gregory Stock tells us how the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself.
The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis
We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government.
How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?
We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons.
School Is Back In Session: Teaching Kids Real Skills For Life
We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
Diving Deeper: A New & Old Method For Keeping Food Fresh
We cover the invention of modern-day refrigeration and new, emerging methods that don’t rely on electricity.
Feeling Distracted And Disconnected? Here’s How To Reset
We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
Forget Trump And Biden: Unearthing The Past Presidencies History Forgets
As the 2024 presidential election reaches its final stretch, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures.
A Backwards Online Trend: The Dark Side Of “Tradwives”
How are young women and girls watching these videos affected by these portrayals?
The Inflated Field Of Influencing
Whether it’s TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, it seems like there’s an endless stream of new content creators all vying for their shot.
A Love-Hate Relationship: Why We Can’t Get Enough Of Reality TV
Unknown to many viewers, this genre began in the late 1940’s – but a lot has changed since then. We speak to two experts about what makes this kind of TV so addictive.
The Lesser-Known Civil Rights March Headed By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear - a walk to prove black citizens no longer needed to fear white people. Soon after its beginning, Meredith was ambushed and shot.
Why Are Millions Of Americans Unable To Vote?
With the presidential election just around the corner, we speak with two experts about this heated debate.
How Artists Helped Camouflage the Military
We cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects Of Climate Change
Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path.
Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports?
In part one of this two-part story, we cover the history of sport in Saudi Arabia and some of the explanations behind why the country is so focused on becoming a global sports hub.
Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On Healthcare
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
