Hitting the Off Switch: Going offline in a digital age (Late 2017)
Author Christina Crook discusses her 31-day vacation from the internet to reconnect with her physical life.
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Creating Great Teams with Diverse Thought
We talk to one expert about how cognitive diversity can improve the results for a school, business, or even an entire society.
America’s Diner Waitresses
Diners are an American staple. We talk about the waitresses who make the diners function and the culture behind the career.
The Role of a Literary Editor (2017)
We talk to a literary editor who explains to us what an editor does to get the book from a manuscript to the finished copy on store shelves.
How to Navigate New Situations (2017)
Our guest offers advice on how to navigate various situations when you’re the newbie in the room.
Making an Impact as a Citizen Scientist (2017)
We talk to two experts about the need for average citizens to be the eyes and ears of big data collecting projects.
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.
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.
