Seventeen Years, One Dream: Turning Passion Into Action – At Any Age
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
Outsmarting The System: Standing Out In Today’s Tough Job Market
We speak with longtime career consultant Sheila Nielsen to explore the invisible barriers in today’s hiring landscape and the strategy that can get you in the door and at the interview table.
A Life In Chess: Susan Polgar’s Groundbreaking Journey
Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she’s passing the torch to a new wave of champions.
What Happened To Marriage?
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
What’s Behind The Madness?
We unpack the history, psychology, and spectacle of March Madness
From Academia To All-In: One Woman’s High-Stakes Poker Journey
We speak with Maria Konnikova about the psychology behind the game and her quick rise from poker novice to professional.
Inside The Mass Firings Of Federal Workers
As legal battles unfold and DOGE continues these reductions, the question remains: Is this about efficiency, or is something bigger at play?
Unusual Jobs: Journalist Turned Private Eye
We speak with Tyler Maroney – a journalist turned private eye about the evolution of the trade and the role tech-savvy investigators play in influencing and providing transparency to governments, corporate entities and other sectors.
An Invisible Pull: Hitting Rock Bottom
Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.
Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & It’s Not Where You Think
We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border.
Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love
We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time.
The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics
A History Jeremy Dauber joins us to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Viewpoints Explained: How Do Competitive Eaters Keep Eating?
We cover the science behind how these competitive eaters manage to defy their stomach’s limits.
Feeling Distracted And Disconnected? Here’s How To Reset
We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
The Inflated Field Of Influencing
Whether it’s TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, it seems like there’s an endless stream of new content creators all vying for their shot.
Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?
We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
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.
Culture Crash: Our Review of “Hit Man” & Its Down-to-Earth Director, Richard Linklater
You may not be familiar with director, Richard Linklater but he’s the creative genius behind some of the most classic films of the past 30 years.
Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
Why Does Russia Continue To Get Away With The Wide-Scale Doping Of Its Athletes?
There are still many lingering questions about the efficacy of anti-doping tests and if the Olympics will once again be plagued by athletes who are retroactively banned.
Can You Juggle It All? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Opens Up About Her Struggles
Experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.
