Why Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?
We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
Feeling Distracted & Disconnected? Here’s How To Slow Down
Christian Madsbjerg, a mindfulness expert, gives tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
Has Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?
We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production.
“You Need To Lose Weight or You’re Going To Die”: What One Man Did Next
Martinus Evans shares his story of how he got into running and embodies his own mantra as a 300-pound-man who has run eight marathons.
“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
Isaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
Bridging the Gap for Low-Income Families
We cover the growing crisis of wealth inequality in America and how individuals and families can get help through their community network.
The Allure of the Four-Day Workweek
We discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek and if this shift is feasible for America’s complex and varied workforce.
The Trials & Tribulations of Balancing Motherhood & Career
NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us this Mother’s Day to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, successful career in journalism.
The Importance of America’s Social Workers
We speak with longtime social worker and professor Dr. Anthony Estreet about the vital role social workers play in countless different sectors.
Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?
As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.
Part 2: Helping America’s Educators
Two education experts discuss the mounting challenges both new and veteran teachers are facing and how Americans can better advocate for them.
A Different Viewpoint: Speaking With Actress, Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore, who grew up in public as a child actor in TV and films, looks back on her life and shares what she’s learned along the way.
Failing America’s Teachers
In part one of this story, first grade teacher Lori Cash - who’s taught for more than 30 years - shares the challenges teachers are facing and touches on a few points that need to change.
Is Hollywood Really Changing? The Diversity Debacle
We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood.
A New Viewpoint: Speaking With Acclaimed Pastry Chef Joanne Chang
We sit down with Chang to hear about her culinary career journey and the advice she has for others who may be in a similar boat.
Discovering Death: Answers From a Mortician
What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.
Workers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Unionizations in the U.S.
Over the past year, headlines covering workers striking or pushing to unionize have become commonplace. What’s driving this labor revolt?
The Rise of YouTube
YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world.
One Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NFL and Applied Mathematics
Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way.
Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias
Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon.
The Worsening Teacher Shortage
Over the last two years, 10% of teachers have left the field. With millions of students heading back to school this fall – what’s being done to get more teachers back in the classroom?
The Early History of the NBA
We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.
