Giving Back This Holiday Season (2017)
We talk to a mom and an author who together have created a children’s book and game designed to make giving back to others a fun pursuit.
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Culture Crash: Hollywood’s Sexual Assault Scandals
With sexual assault allegations coming against some of Hollywood’s top producers, directors and stars, director Ridley Scott is taking a big step to distance his movie from Kevin Spacey’s soiled reputation.
Inventing the Polaroid (2017)
We look back at the man, and the business deals, that made Polaroid and instant photography possible.
How to Make Your Start-up Work
We explore entrepreneurial tips and tricks from the 20-something CEO who has already become a start-up expert.
First Impressions and Their Pitfalls (2017)
We all get gut instincts when we walk into a room of strangers but should we trust them?
Getting Things Done: It’s all in the planning (2017)
Two experts provide simple strategies you can use to make more of the time you have to get things done.
Losing a Legacy: The collapse of the Stroh Brewing Company (2017)
Frances Stroh talks about what it was like to grow up in her famous family and the impact after it all fell apart.
The Fight for Paternity Leave (2017)
For many dads, the stigma and financial burdens of trying to stay home means they have little time to bond at home. We talk to Josh Levs, a journalist who took the fight for paternity leave head-on.
Video Game Evolution (2017)
Video games have long been seen as child’s play, but now they are the source of massive TV ratings and legitimate artistic expression.
Jonathan Lethem on Literature and His Decades-long Career
Jonathan Lethem's latest book is an inside look at his thoughts on literature, he talks to us about what inspires him, and how he feels about tough critics.
Education in Somaliland
Jonathan Starr talks about his journey from Wall Street money manager to Somaliland school runner and how he and his school and changing lives where it matters most.
Sweatshops and Unfair Labor Practices
Corban Addison a law-trained author who uses his books to shine a light on human rights violations talks about the what he found around the world including here in America.
The Art of Quitting (2017)
Many people remain in bad situations because they are afraid to quit their job, but careful planning can ease the anxiety that often follows.
Closing the Wage Gap
We’re joined by two experts who agree that closing the wage gap should be a priority, but who have very different takes on how that can be achieved.
Teaching Kids to Give Back (2016)
We talk to a mom and an author who together have created a children’s book and game designed to make giving back to others a fun pursuit.
Kids Behavior and Parents Expectations
We explore why kids behave the way they do in certain situations, and offer strategies for dealing with a child that can help them grow more responsible.
Emotional Agility
Developing “emotional agility” to deal with the thoughts, emotions and the stories we have in our lives.
Eldercare (2016)
We talk to an activist about strategies for dealing with the eldercare challenges that face us.
Servitude and Salvation for Intellectually-Challenged Men (2016)
New York Times reporter Dan Barry discusses his latest book about a tragic situation in 1974 where mentally challenged men were pressed into servitude.
Philanthropy: Finding a fit, making an impact (2016)
We talk to a philanthropy specialist about how to give wisely and make sure your money is used in the way you intend.
A Veteran Reporter Talks About His Life at Life Magazine
Gerald Moore, was a reporter and editor for one of these publications and talks about what it was like to work there.
Using Tactical Performance as Protest (2016)
This week's guest, Larry Bogad is a performer, writer and educator who uses serious play and theater to help change people’s minds and change society for the better.
Men, Women and Equality
Our guests talk about issues of gender equality, why they happen, and how we can level the playing field for both women and men.
Brand Seduction: Are you sure why you buy what you buy?
We talk to a brand expert who has researched the psychology of why we buy what we buy and find out that it’s not always a conscious decision, but one that is influenced by our brains.
