Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
30 Years of the Motor Voter Law: Why This Act Has Trapped Countless Immigrants
Elizabeth Keathley's unintended voter registration spirals into a near-deportation ordeal. Join as she and her lawyer, Richard Hanus, recount the battle.
A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.
Culture Crash: Stepping Into A Film Director’s Shoes
We highlight how it’s all too easy for prominent directors to fall into a rabbit hole of producing a series of not-that-good movies after their first is a blockbuster hit.
Viewpoints Explained: ‘Less Than 10 Percent Of All Plastic Is Recycled’
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.
’35 Percent of All Food Ends Up in the Trash’: Why Is Food Waste Still So High?
We cover the ongoing food waste crisis in America and hear from one tech platform that’s helping to connect hungry people to food that would otherwise be tossed into a trash bin.
Culture Crash: Our Fall Indie Film Picks
We highlight some of our favorite, small-production movie picks as we head into fall film festival season
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Prison Breaks Becoming More Common?
Aging infrastructure, fewer correctional officers, and a large inmate population. These are just some of the factors feeding into why prison breaks, and then large-scale manhunts, seem to be popping up more these days.
One After Another: Helping People Recover in a World Where Natural Disasters Are All Too Common
We cover the physical and mental toll these hardships cause and why it’s important to step up and give back in any way you can.
Are You Making the Most Out of Chat GPT?
We breakdown what are some of the biggest ways AI helps with tasks and how you can go about interacting with these chatbots to get the answer you’re looking for.
Culture Crash: A Slow Calendar For Prime TV Season
We cover how the screenwriter and actor’s strike in Hollywood is slowing down TV series releases this autumn.
Viewpoints Explained: China’s Deepening Economic Woes: What’s Fueling This Decline?
We talk about why Americans should care about this developing international economic news.
School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?
We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens seem to struggle post-high school and how adults can better prepare their kids in the long-term rather than focusing solely on short-term academic markers.
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.
Culture Crash: From Live Concerts To Film: The Dominance of Taylor Swift
Swift is continuing the mania (and profits) with the upcoming release of the movie simply titled: “The Era’s Tour”.
Viewpoints Explained: America’s Struggling Cities
Several once prominent cities have struggled to bounce back after a mass exodus of urban residents.
From Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators
We also speak with Sgt. Ryan Wasson about the critical role informants play in aiding law enforcement, but why it’s important to avoid glorifying the work of people like Flores.
Why Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?
We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
Culture Crash: A New Era For Post Malone
We give our review of American rapper, singer and songwriter, Post Malone’s newest album titled, “Austin”.
Viewpoints Explained: The Escalating Levels of Caffeine in Energy Drinks
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
Actors & Writers Are On Strike, But Why Aren’t Musicians Picketing As Well?
We cover just how the music sector has changed and why these artists don’t have the same protections as other creatives.
Drowning In Debt? You’re Not Alone: A New Wave Of Credit Card Debt In America
We discuss the effects of escalating debt and how listeners can start taking back control.
Culture Crash: Is Comedy Dead Or Does It Just Look A Little Different?
We discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
