The Debate On Invasive Species (2021)
Many people are worried that non-native plants and animals are invading the U.S. and preventing native species from thriving. Each year, …
Culture Crash: Are You Team “Harry Potter” Books or Films?
It’s been almost 25 years since the first Harry Potter book was released. Today, the wizarding franchise is worth billions of dollars …
Culture Crash: The Latest Blockbuster From Christopher Nolan
Tenet, the newest movie from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, is set to release next month. We take a look back at some of Nolan’s …
Rethinking Healthcare: How Do You Fix a Flawed System?
The topic of healthcare is one of the most-debated issues so far in the 2020 election – but what’s the fix for the expensive, …
Removal of Confederate Statues
Statues commemorating the Confederacy remain in some towns in the US South, though its principles promoting slavery and oppression of …
Studying School Shootings and Gun Violence
The recent shooting in Parkland, Florida has ignited a public debate over gun reform, but what are the real facts about gun violence in …
Empowering Students To Be Leaders (2018)
We talk to experts about how teachers and schools are teaching young adults to think critically about important topics and take an …
The Political Classroom: Teaching Civics (2016)
Civics classes in many grade schools and high schools aren’t the same as they were 20 years ago. These days, kids are more likely to …
Interpreting the Constitution: How Do We Know What the Framers Intended?
When Congress debates a constitutional point, or when the Supreme Court is considering a case brought before it, we often hear the …
Talking About Abortion and Other Touchy Topics in a New Way
Our guest offers a new way to discuss abortion – without taking sides, without name-calling or raised voices -- that brings the issue to …
Social Security Works: How it can be funded and expanded
There has been a debate going on for decades over Social Security and it’s future. We talk to an author and researcher about his ideas …
