Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History
We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education
We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League.
Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet
The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.
Viewpoints Explained: Sinking Cities: What’s Causing The Ground To Drop
We cover what’s really behind this change and why it’s an urgent issue affecting millions.
The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”
Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons.
Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd
We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.
Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate
We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated.
How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”
It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point.
Viewpoints Explained: The Quiet Shift Happening Before Weddings This Summer
An increasing number of couples are adding something unexpected to this list.
The Surprising Science Of What We Regret Most
Writer Daniel Pink breaks down the intricacies of this emotion and what so many people get wrong about regret.
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album
We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”.
Viewpoints Explained: The Secret Timing Of Cicadas
Last summer, the ground erupted in sound. What caused this rare, deafening phenomenon — and how do cicadas know when it’s time to emerge after several years underground?
When Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Life Coaches Help You Rewrite The Playbook
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster
We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.
Viewpoints Explained: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum… Or Political Symbol?
We explore the history, cost, legal hurdles, and political undertones behind the proposal—and why the idea may not be as straightforward as it sounds.
Seventeen Years, One Dream: Turning Passion Into Action – At Any Age
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?
We explore how the modern media environment is reshaping our mental space, and what happens when it becomes harder to look away than to stay informed.
Culture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You Read
We cover the world of audiobooks on this week’s Culture Crash.
