Why Superhero Movies Aren’t Saving The Box Office Anymore | Culture Crash
Supergirl arrives as audiences appear increasingly tired of familiar and overdone superhero formulas. We review if this upcoming release will stand out from all the rest.
Viewpoints Explained: After America’s Biggest World Cup Audience, What’s Next?
Even with the U.S. men’s team bowing out early, soccer’s momentum in America shows no signs of fading, fueled by surging viewership, soaring club valuations and the addition of international superstars coming to U.S. teams.
Playing Through The Noise: Athletes, Social Media, And Mental Health
College and professional athletes face pressure from every direction and social media makes it nearly impossible to tune out the criticism. Two football players discuss the benefits and pitfalls of being online, and how athletes can protect their focus and well-being beyond the game.
Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story
The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Most Grown-Up Breakup Album | Culture Crash
We review pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, which blends pop, rock and heartbreak all into one.
Viewpoints Explained: Inside One Of The World’s Most Dangerous Jobs
Saturation divers do some of the most dangerous work most of us never see by living under pressure for days or weeks to repair the underwater systems we depend on.
The Simple Learning Tool We May Be Leaving Behind
In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation.
Safety vs Surveillance: What’s The Real Reason We Use Location Sharing?
Location sharing can feel like a simple safety net, but we look at what happens when “peace of mind” turns into constant, obsessive monitoring. From parents tracking young adult children to couples sharing this real-time info, we explore how this technology can protect, pressure or slowly erode trust depending on how it’s used.
How “Disclosure Day” Brings Spielberg Back To Aliens | Culture Crash
Spielberg returns to sci-fi with “Disclosure Day” featuring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and other big names. We review his latest summer blockbuster.
Viewpoints Explained: Europe Wasn’t Built For This Change
As heat rises across Europe, many older buildings aren’t designed to stay cool. Here’s why the risk is growing and why AC alone isn’t the answer.
What A Prison Tray Reveals About Rehabilitation & Dignity
We look at how prison meals shape punishment, dignity and health while incarcerated, and how what’s served on a tray can affect a prisoner’s life long after release.
The Patient Safety Risk Few Are Talking About
Inside one Texas hospital, a pattern emerges: too few staff, unsafe conditions and profit over people. What’s happening here points to a broader crisis - nurses across the U.S. being pushed to the brink and leaving their workplace or the profession itself. We cover the story of one nurse and how this affects patient care and outcomes.
Culture Crash: How Stephen King Built His Scariest Stories
Caroline Bicks’ Monsters in the Archive gives Stephen King fans a rare look at the drafts, revisions and creative choices behind some of his classic early horror stories.
Viewpoints Explained: The Antibiotic Problem We Can’t Ignore
Antibiotics can feel like the fastest way to get better, but for many common illnesses, they’re the wrong tool entirely. We cover how antibiotics are chronically overused and its long-term consequences.
The Housing Market’s Missing First Step
For generations, the starter home was the first real step into the American dream. Now, with prices climbing, inventory shrinking and builders incentivized to go bigger, we look at how that first rung of homeownership has moved out of reach for many first-time buyers.
From Diamond Boom To Ghost Town
For nearly a century, the diamond trade has carved up the coastlines of South Africa and Namibia, turning remote communities into mining towns and workers into the engine of a luxury industry most will never benefit from. We look at the human and environmental cost behind natural diamonds, from dangerous labor and low pay to what’s left behind after the industry leaves.
Culture Crash: The Female Singers Expanding American Pop
As pop women continue to dominate, we highlight some other artists we think are worth adding to the mix.
Viewpoints Explained: The Mistake No Parent Thinks They’ll Ever Make
For a child, a parked car can become dangerous in just minutes during the summertime. We explain why the best prevention often comes down to building in one extra reminder before you walk away.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
The world of youth sports can be incredibly taxing. Strenuous practices, hefty investments and increasingly selective teams can add up to parents pushing their kids to the brink. We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more about winning than their child does.
Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits Of The Four Million Enslaved In The 1800’s
Imagine being born into slavery in the South. You don’t have a dime to your name, don’t have any education and all you know are the surrounding fields of the plantation you worked on for years or decades. What would you do after the abolishment of slavery? How would you start over? Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the …
Culture Crash: How Backrooms Turned An Internet Nightmare Into A Hit Movie
What started as a single eerie image online has become a full-fledged horror phenomenon. This week - we review the breakout movie hit Backrooms.
Viewpoints Explained: The Mental Health Warning Signs We Overlook In Men
Men account for nearly 80 percent of suicide deaths in America. We look at the crisis behind the numbers.
No Driver, No Problem: Inside The Rise Of Waymo
Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works| why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life.
After Miranda: One Mother’s Journey Living With Loss
After the sudden death of her daughter, journalist Danielle Crittenden found herself questioning nearly everything she thought she knew about grief. We explore what loss and grief look like when it doesn’t follow any sort of timeline.
