Viewpoints Explained: Turbulent Times At Boeing
We recap the struggles its faced and what this ‘too big to fail’ company is doing to move forward.
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.
How E-Books Became King…Again
We cover the fascinating resurgence in popularity of e-readers post-pandemic and how millions of new readers are joining the fold thanks to new technology and communities.
Culture Crash: Sci-Fi At Its Best
The new “Alien” installment is now playing in theaters, but if you’re looking for some nostalgic sci-fi, we recommend these fan favorites.
Viewpoints Explained: Fake It Till You Make It: Trusting Opinions On The Internet
We discuss the widespread use of fake or paid reviews on the internet, and what the government is doing to try and crack down.
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.
Sleeping In Zero Gravity: How Astronauts Train For Months Or Years Up In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit.
Culture Crash: Drama, High Stakes & Multi-Million Dollar Gambles: Binging “Industry”
Season 3 of the HBO show, “Industry” just dropped. We cover why it’s worth the watch.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Is It Sometimes So Difficult To Cancel Subscriptions?
We cover how the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on these deceptive business practices.
A Backwards Online Trend: The Dark Side Of “Tradwives”
How are young women and girls watching these videos affected by these portrayals?
What’s Next For Student Loan Forgiveness?
There’s been a lot of broken promises the last few years over wiping out student loans. Will there be any actual relief anytime soon?
Culture Crash: From “Hit Man” To “TRAP”: Our Favorite Movies About Killers
Over the past year, there’s been some great new films revolving around hit men, serial killers and more. We recommend some of our favorites.
Viewpoints Explained: Breaking Down Breakdancing At This Year’s Olympic Games
Is breaking really a pro-sport or more of an artistic expression? We cover how Olympics judges scored these improvised, yet athletic dances.
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.
Adventures In Volcano Land: Conversations With Volcanologists
We cover these magnificent structures, common myths and how people within the danger zone stay safe.
Culture Crash: Why Presumed Innocent Is Our Thriller Series Pick Of The Summer
In our eyes, you can never go wrong when Jake Gyllenhaal is the lead in a show or film. But in all seriousness, we cover why you shouldn’t miss the limited series, “Presumed Innocent” now streaming on Apple TV+.
Viewpoints Explained: Protein Bars To Peanut Butter: Figuring Out What Counts As Ultraprocessed Foods
Research has shown that a diet full of ultra processed foods is linked to higher rates of cognitive decline and stroke, among other health issues. We cover how you can spot these items and swap them out for healthier options.
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 Story Of Two Families Connected By Slavery
We talk to a man whose family held slaves and hear how he went back in history and to his family’s hometown to confront his past, to meet the relatives of those slaves, and to find out what life was like then and now for the two Tomlinson families.
Culture Crash: Our Favorite Films Playing In Theaters Right Now
We highlight three of our favorite movies now in theaters.
Viewpoints Explained: From Mike Pence To Kamala Harris: How The Role Of Vice President Has Evolved In U.S. Politics
Did you know that the vice presidency for most of the 19th and 20th centuries was largely a figurehead position?
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.
Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?
We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
Culture Crash: A Few Of Our Favorite Book Recs
Looking for a new read? We cover some of our favorite new titles that not too many people seem to be talking about.
