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.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
Why Have We Long Been Obsessed With Celebrities?
We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment.
Why Are Deep Fakes Just So Dangerous?
What exactly is a deep fake? In what context can this technology be used? And why are experts rushing to create new policies to control this new digital weapon?
The Rise of the Corporate Dispensary
We discuss the current inequities and the failure to maintain a model that helps populations who’ve been disproportionately affected by the war on cannabis get a seat at the table.
Should Congress Enact Term Limits?
We speak with two experts about both sides of the argument and how the political landscape would change if stricter term limits were put in place.
CEO Pay In The Auto Industry Rose 40% Over The Last Decade: How Fed-Up Auto Workers Are Fighting Back
We discuss why this massive strike was a long-time coming and how this recent walk-off is a sign of an ever-growing labor activism movement in the U.S.
How Do You Deal With Loss? Speaking With Two People Who’ve Lost Spouses
We speak with two adults who’ve dealt with the loss of a spouse to get a better sense of the grieving process and what people do & don’t need to hear during this difficult this time
The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
X (AKA Twitter) vs. Threads: The Story Behind Meta’s New Social Platform
We speak with two social media experts about Meta’s big investment in Threads and what needs to change in the coming months to avoid its quick demise.
‘Never Good Enough’: A Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Adolescents
We speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Fueling The $1.1 Trillion In Online Retail Sales
We speak with the Chief Technology Officer of Zenni Optical about how retailers are setting up for this new era of digital dominance.
Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built
We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.
Avoiding Conversations Around Money? Here’s How To Get Started
We speak with two financial experts about how more Americans can have productive conversations about their spending and come up with a plan to save and invest more for the future.
Isaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
Cannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations
We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.
The Secrets Found Through DNA Testing
We speak with Dani Shapiro about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America.
TikTok Isn’t the Only App With a Data Privacy Problem
We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining.
Is Hollywood Really Changing? The Diversity Debacle
We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood.
Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids
We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.
Who Is Gen-Z?
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
