Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?
We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
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Culture Crash: A Few Of Our Favorite Book Recs
Looking for a new read? We cover some of our favorite new titles that not too many people seem to be talking about.
How Artists Helped Camouflage the Military
We cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
Dive Inside: A Look Into Some of the Greatest Coaches in History
We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.
The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conversations With A Particle Physicist
What do these scientists study exactly? How did the field itself evolve?
Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks
Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.
Why You Should Drop What You’re Doing On April 8 & See This Rare Event
We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.
Why Are We Banning More Books Than Ever Before?
We cover the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
The Secrets Learned From A Fifth-Generation Beekeeper
Meredith May discusses the threat to bees with commercialized beekeeping and what we can do to protect these insects that are vital to our ecosystem.
A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi
Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.
Speaking With The Artist Behind Some Of The Most Iconic Illustrations
O'Brien speaks with us about his long career, the history of illustration, its evolution and how the art form is used to convey a deeper meaning or take on a singular moment in time.
Is There A Right Way To Grieve? Parenting & Picking Up The Pieces After Loss
We speak with child therapist Natasha Daniels to get a better understanding of this emotion and how there can be different variations of grief depending on the severity of the life event.
Love Books? We Do Too: Why The Publishing Industry Is At A Crossroads
We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read.
Viewpoints Explained: The Authors Banding Together Against ChatGTP
We cover the unfolding lawsuit, what the authors are demanding and what this means for artificial intelligence moving forward.
The Rosetta Stone: Why We Care So Much About A 2,000-Year-Old Slab Of Rock
We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi So Much?
From Black Mirror to The Twilight Zone, we explore why the sci-fi genre has always been a hit amongst American audiences.
Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.
For the Love of Crosswords
Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.
Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
How To Better Deal With Stress This Year
We speak with University of California – San Francisco professor and health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel about how listeners can better manage their stress this year by employing certain lifestyle habits.
Culture Crash: The Career of Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin’s screenplays have been praised for their pace and structure. We look into why the Oscar winner’s writing style is so effective in film and on TV.
Culture Crash: Can Authors Predict the Future?
Amazon has recruited popular authors to take a stab at creating a Twilight Zone-esq, six-part book series.
Learning To Bake for the Holidays
Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.
