Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
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The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
When Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Life Coaches Help You Rewrite The Playbook
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
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.
The Polyester Trap: How Fashion Became Disposable
Author and fashion expert Sofi Thanhauser unravels how the industry traded craftsmanship and quality for maximum profits.
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?
Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports?
In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.
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.
