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.
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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.
Culture Crash: Will 2024 Be A Sleeper Year For Movies?
Will 2024 be a bust for movie lovers?
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.
Performance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?
We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives.
School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?
We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens (especially in the last 10 years) seem to really struggle post-high school and how parents can better prepare their kids before they hit this breaking point.
Viewpoints Explained: Heading To The Nail Salon Soon? Think Again
We cover the latest research and how to advocate for your health when at the nail salon.
Under the Radar Pt 1: An Alternate Perspective on the Famed Space Shuttle Program
This week, we uncover this story with the help of Harvard professor Matthew H. Hersch who’s the author of Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle.
New Year, Same Challenges: Why The American Education System Is At A Crossroads?
We speak with two education experts about what needs to change and how listeners can get involved.
Fed Up With The Cycle Of Drinking? How To Build Healthier Habits
Annie Grace opens about her past alcoholism and what finally helped her break the cycle.
~40 Percent Of People Will Get Cancer In Their Lifetime: A Former Olympian’s Story
Miller joins Viewpoints to share her experience and perspective after she was diagnosed with cancer at just 33 years old.
Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
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.
CEO Pay In The Auto Industry Rose 40% Over The Last Decade: How Fed-Up Auto Workers Are Fighting Back
We discuss why this massive strike was a long-time coming and how this recent walk-off is a sign of an ever-growing labor activism movement in the U.S.
Are You Making the Most Out of Chat GPT?
We breakdown what are some of the biggest ways AI helps with tasks and how you can go about interacting with these chatbots to get the answer you’re looking for.
Culture Crash: A Slow Calendar For Prime TV Season
We cover how the screenwriter and actor’s strike in Hollywood is slowing down TV series releases this autumn.
Viewpoints Explained: China’s Deepening Economic Woes: What’s Fueling This Decline?
We talk about why Americans should care about this developing international economic news.
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.
Actors & Writers Are On Strike, But Why Aren’t Musicians Picketing As Well?
We cover just how the music sector has changed and why these artists don’t have the same protections as other creatives.
