Green Burials
We talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time comes.
In Awe: A Renewed Lens on Life
It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit this emotion.
The Unseen Faces of Homelessness
At the beginning of 2020, there were about 580,000 Americans homeless on a given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. We share the many faces of homelessness and one inspiring story about resilience in the face of several challenges.
Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
A Distengrating Framework
We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.
The Many Causes of Supply Chain & Inflation Woes
We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes.
A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
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.
A Pathway to Exoneration
We explore what factors feed into these wrongful convictions and how advocates in the arena are fighting for justice.
The Fallout From Industry Monopolies
We discuss how this recent failure has stirred a larger conversation about the consequences & long-term effects of monopolies.
Who Is Gen-Z?
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
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.
The Fight To Survive on the Brink of Extinction
Scientists estimate that today’s extinction rate is hundreds, or even thousands, of times higher than the natural progression. It’s hard to quantify the exact number of species affected, but experts say it’s at least 10,000 species per year that go extinct. What’s driving this sped up process and how can humans help more species survive?
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.
Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
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.
Grieving Amidst the Holidays
We speak with psychologist Mary Lamia about how to sit with your emotions, communicate with loved ones and set realistic expectations this month.
The Rise & Fall of General Electric
William D. Cohan joins us this week to share the story of General Electric.
Learning To Bake for the Holidays
Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.
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.
The Military’s Most Challenging Recruiting Year Yet
We speak with military expert, Katherine Kuzminski about what’s feeding into less Americans signing up and how the government aims to kickstart interest.
