Viewpoints Explained: Why It’s Getting Harder To Just Hang Out
Third spaces like libraries and parks are disappearing, and with them, the everyday connections that reduce social isolation.
From Soft Power To Silence: The Collapse Of USAID
We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.
Flash Floods: How To Recognize, React And Survive
We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.
Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch
We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.
Viewpoints Explained: Ancient Genes, Modern Labs: The Quest To Revive These Species
Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature?
Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Third Shift
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In
After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent.
Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewer Babies?
As populations shrink, economies face tough questions about how to adapt to these changing trends.
Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”
For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?
Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s Deadly History
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good
We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.
Viewpoints Explained: New Questions Emerge Around Spacex And Nasa’s Mission To Mars
We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late.
Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs
Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?
Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?
We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.
