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Culture Crash: Getting Back in the Game

Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, big names are putting out new music after years away from the limelight.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Culture Crash: The Career of Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin’s screenplays have been praised for their pace and structure. We look into why the Oscar winner’s writing style is so effective in film and on TV.

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?

Culture Crash: Tim Burton Strikes Again

The new show, “Wednesday” is topping Netflix charts this season. We explore why this TV spinoff of “The Addams Family” movie is fairing so well with younger audiences.