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Communication

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Viewpoints Explained: Tired Of Surprise Fees? So Is The FTC

>> January 29, 2025

We cover the move to clamp down on these tactics in 2025.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Communication, Consumer Protection
ListenViewpoints Explained: Tired Of Surprise Fees? So Is The FTC

Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?

>> October 2, 2024

If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?

“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

>> June 9, 2024

We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.

topics covered: Communication, Community, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry, Sports and Recreation
Listen“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

>> May 19, 2024

We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Child Development, Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues
Listen1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone

>> May 1, 2024

We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone

“Um, What?”: The Hidden Purpose Behind Filler Words

>> March 31, 2024

While these fillers are distracting if overused, when added in moderation, they do play a very specific purpose.

topics covered: Communication, Culture and the Arts, History, Language and Grammar, Personal Growth and Development, Public Speaking
Listen“Um, What?”: The Hidden Purpose Behind Filler Words

Performance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?

>> February 25, 2024

We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Career, Communication, Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Speaking, Societal Issues, Sociology, Stereotypes, Technology
ListenPerformance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?

School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

>> February 25, 2024

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.

topics covered: Career, Child Development, Communication, Mental Health, Productivity and Organization, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenSchool, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

We All Experience Trauma: How To Best Work Through It

>> February 4, 2024

Viewpoints speaks with psychiatrist, Dr. James S. Gordon to better understand a person’s reaction to trauma and the body’s resilience in dealing with these stressful events and situations.

topics covered: Communication, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ListenWe All Experience Trauma: How To Best Work Through It

Why Divorce Rates Are Climbing Right Now & What To Know If You’re Ever In This Situation

>> February 4, 2024

We speak with prominent New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman about the biggest misconceptions people have when it comes to divorce and why everyone – single or married – should keep these tips in mind.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Marriage and Divorce, Parenting, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenWhy Divorce Rates Are Climbing Right Now & What To Know If You’re Ever In This Situation

Why We Fail Again And Again At New Year’s Resolutions

>> December 10, 2023

We talk to a behavior specialist and coach about how bad habits are created and why.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenWhy We Fail Again And Again At New Year’s Resolutions

Is Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

>> November 26, 2023

As pet owners, many of us are guilty of sometimes treating our furry friends with too many treats - especially during the holidays.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Communication
ListenIs Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

The Rosetta Stone: Why We Care So Much About A 2,000-Year-Old Slab Of Rock

>> November 19, 2023

We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Communication, Culture and the Arts, History, Language and Grammar, Literature and Writing, Religion and Spirituality
ListenThe Rosetta Stone: Why We Care So Much About A 2,000-Year-Old Slab Of Rock

Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained

>> November 5, 2023

We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space.

topics covered: Astronomy, Communication, Conspiracy Theories, Government and Politics, Research, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenAre We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained

A Mounting Loneliness Epidemic: Where Have Our Communities Gone?

>> October 22, 2023

We talk about what’s fueled this decline in recent decades and how listeners can take steps to start forming new connections where they live.

topics covered: Communication, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Public Health and Policy, Technology
ListenA Mounting Loneliness Epidemic: Where Have Our Communities Gone?

A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia

>> October 8, 2023

Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.

topics covered: Communication, Culture and the Arts, Government and Politics, History, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenA Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia

Real Self-Care Is Setting Boundaries

>> March 12, 2023

Acclaimed therapist and social worker Nedra Glover Tawaab breaks down how to set boundaries and approach difficult conversations.

topics covered: Communication, Emotion, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Growth and Development
ListenReal Self-Care Is Setting Boundaries

The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format

>> October 9, 2022

Many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve both their writing and presenting.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenThe State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format

Conversations About Loss and Death

>> September 11, 2022

We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about loss and death.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenConversations About Loss and Death

Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

>> August 28, 2022

More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting information accuracy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
ListenHave Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

The Rise of BookTok

>> August 21, 2022

More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers.

topics covered: Communication, Diversity, Education, Literature and Writing, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
ListenThe Rise of BookTok

Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

>> August 21, 2022

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.

topics covered: Behavior, Bias, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Sociology
ListenDecisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

Gaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience

>> July 3, 2022

The U.S. is considered to have the world’s strongest military, yet many Americans are disconnected from this subsect of American culture. We speak with two experts about why this is and how the gap can be bridged between civilians and those who serve.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Communication, Government and Politics, Mental Health, Military and War, Psychology and Psychiatry, Veterans
ListenGaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience

The Importance of Seeking Out Mentors

>> May 1, 2022

We speak with two career and mentorship experts this week to break down the many benefits of mentorship and how to go about finding the right person for you.

topics covered: Career, Communication, Equal Employment, Goals, Mentorship, Personal Growth and Development, Race and Identity
ListenThe Importance of Seeking Out Mentors
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