World Leaders Gather To Discuss Environmental Action
We speak with two experts to unpack key takeaways from the conference and explore America’s stance on the environmental priorities.
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The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or the University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state, the university is Michigan’s oldest. (Wikipedia)
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A Pathway to Exoneration
We explore what factors feed into these wrongful convictions and how advocates in the arena are fighting for justice.
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.
The Tulsa Race Massacre
In the early 1900’s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma was commonly referred to as the ‘Black Wall Street’. It was a predominantly African American town that was booming due to the nearby discovery of oil. It was a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family – but that all changed on May 31, 1921. In a matter of hours, the town was burnt to ashes and its estimated that up to 300 people were murdered. Historian Scott Ellsworth tells the largely untold story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Using the ‘Voices in Your Head’ (2019)
Hearing voices in your head comes with an unfortunate stereotype that you must be mentally ill. However, experts tell us the “voices in your head” can be used to talk to, and about, yourself in a healthy, productive way. In fact, most people hear voices in their head and already use inner speech on a daily basis. We discuss tips and techniques to use “self-talk” as a way to get yourself through tough decisions and lower stress.
Racial Diversity in Opera
Opera is a beloved art form, but its racial history is as flawed as the rest of our culture. We talk to Naomi Andre, a professor at the University of Michigan, about the history of race in opera and how this traditional art form is hopefully getting with the times.
Creating Great Teams with Diverse Thought
We talk to one expert about how cognitive diversity can improve the results for a school, business, or even an entire society.
The “Voices in Our Heads” (2017)
We dive into the science behind self-talk and how the voices in our head can be used in a productive manner to help us accomplish our goals.
