Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now
We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?


We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?

A narrow stretch of water thousands of miles away is quietly shaping what you’ll pay at the grocery store. We break down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up global prices.

Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves - and why these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict.

We speak with school counselor Jennifer Licate about why anxiety is showing up earlier in childhood and how growing up today feels fundamentally different than it once did. We delve into the forces behind this shift, from constant connection and rising expectations to the lingering effects of disruption and what these changes mean for how kids deal with stress long-term.
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