Author Jack London’s Writings and Social Activism
We discover how Jack London’s own journey informed his writing, and how his books reflect the plight of exploited workers and impoverished women and children.
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Giving Back This Holiday Season (2017)
We talk to a mom and an author who together have created a children’s book and game designed to make giving back to others a fun pursuit.
W.E.B. Du Bois’s Lasting Impact in Sociology (2017)
We talk to a scholar about what exactly W.E.B. Du Bois did to improve the study of sociology and what his impact truly was.
Terrorism in America, 1920 (2017)
Americans pride themselves on never forgetting the attacks and terrorism of our history, but somehow a 1920 attack on New York City has slipped through the cracks.
Developing Forensic Technology: New solutions for tracking and convicting criminals
We talk to two leading experts about the software and hardware helping police and lawyers find the right criminals and get them convicted.
How to Make Learning Math Simpler (2017)
Our guests have suggestions for kids- and adults- struggling to master mathematics.
Sleeping Soundly: How Getting Quality Sleep Can Enhance our Health (2017)
Sleep is the single biggest thing we can do to help our physical and mental health both in the short-term and long-term.
Bumper Sticker Philosophy
We talk to a teacher and philosopher about the deeper meanings of popular bumper stickers.
Gardening Differently
We think of gardens as a place meant to look nice or grow some vegetables, but author Benjamin Vogt says gardens can be about cultivating a better environment and reconnecting humans with nature
Stutters, Stammers, and Vocal Blunders (2017)
If you’ve had to speak in public, you know the nerves that come with public speaking. We explore where vocal blunders come from and what they might mean.
American Borders: How our states got their shapes
There are 48 states in the continental United States some have borders that make a lot of sense while many others do not. We talk to writer Mark Stein about how that came to be.
Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
As we get older, we all will suffer from some memory loss. The question becomes what memory loss is a normal byproduct of getting older and when is it a sign of a larger problem
