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Communication

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  • Public Discourse (6)

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

The Communication Signals We Send

>> April 3, 2022

Human behavior research Vanessa Van Edwards joins us this week to share some insight on the many different signal cues out there and how to put them into use to improve your communication skills.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Language and Grammar, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenThe Communication Signals We Send
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The Pang of Regret

>> March 6, 2022

Regret is an all-too-common feeling that’s simply part of life, but it’s what we learn from our mistakes that matters. Writer Daniel Pink joins us this week to break down the intricacies of this emotion and share how people can avoid self-pity and constructively move forward.

topics covered: Behavior, Biology, Career, Communication, Emotion, Literature and Writing, Mental Health, Neurology, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology
ListenThe Pang of Regret
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Fostering Curiosity and a Greater Passion For Learning Early On

>> February 20, 2022

To fully understand many topics, experiences and encounters help to fully engrain what’s being taught. We speak with an education expert and clinical psychologist this week about how to bring more curiosity, creativity and critical thinking to learning.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Communication, Education, Literature and Writing, Parenting, Reading
ListenFostering Curiosity and a Greater Passion For Learning Early On
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An Illustrator’s Art

>> January 16, 2022

We speak with Tim O’Brien who has illustrated numerous magazine covers throughout the years. O’Brien discusses his career, the history of illustration and how the art form is used to convey a specific, singular moment or feeling that other mediums may not be able to capture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Art, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Government and Politics, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Pop Culture, Public Discourse, Sociology
ListenAn Illustrator’s Art
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Decoding the Rosetta Stone

>> December 12, 2021

The Rosetta Stone is an intriguing slab of rock. In short, it’s a vital key to understanding the unique Egyptian language of illustrated text referred to as hieroglyphs. Writer Edward Dolnick joins us this week to shed some light on the artifact and how the cryptic message was finally decoded.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Communication, Culture and the Arts, History, Language and Grammar, Literature and Writing
ListenDecoding the Rosetta Stone

The Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar

>> November 7, 2021

In 2020, nearly 40 million Americans lived in food-insecure households. With food prices rising across the country, food insecurity is only set to worsen, disproportionately affecting minority populations. How can people help?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Current Events, Food and Nutrition, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Social Work, Societal Issues, Sociology
ListenThe Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar

The Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

>> October 17, 2021

The FDA is a massive organization that handles a wide variety of regulations and responsibilities. However, some critics argue that the FDA has failed to evolve with the times, spending large amounts of resources on dated measures and messaging tactics. Former FDA employee Dr. Richard Williams joins us this week to highlight some of these issues within food …

topics covered: Communication, Education, Federal Government, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Public Discourse, Public Health and Policy, Regulation, Science, Science and Technology
ListenThe Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA
Candid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back To School

Candid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back to School

>> September 12, 2021

The 2021-2022 school year is officially in full swing. But, it’s not the return that many were hoping for as COVID-19 cases spread, and outbreaks pop up in classrooms across the U.S. While there are barriers and challenges just like last year, school must go on. We speak with education expert, Julie King, to get some tips on how to navigate the hectic back …

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Communication, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Health and Medicine, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenCandid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back to School
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone?

>> September 5, 2021

The average American checks their phone about 90 times a day, according to a 2019 survey from tech research firm, Asurion. How often would you say you check? Every hour? Once every 20 minutes? Do you ever panic when your phone isn’t right next to you?

topics covered: Addiction, Communication, Employment and Workplace Issues, Mental Health, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues, Technology
ListenAre You Addicted To Your Phone?

Culture Crash: The Beauty of TikTok

>> July 18, 2021

The social media platform, TikTok started in September 2016. There have been many critics over the years that have doubted the lasting popularity of the short-form, video-driven service. But, fast forward five years later and it’s still booming. What sets TikTok apart from the graveyard of dead platforms like Snapchat and Vine?

topics covered: Communication, Media and Entertainment, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues, TikTok
ListenCulture Crash: The Beauty of TikTok
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The Wedding Pages

>> June 6, 2021

The first New York Times wedding announcement was published in 1851. We explore how this unique page has evolved over the years and the rat race some couples go through to get an announcement published at a prominent paper like The New York Times.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Marriage and Divorce, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism
ListenThe Wedding Pages
Sweaty Palms, Racing Heart: Facing The Fear Of Public Speaking

Sweaty Palms, Racing Heart: Facing The Fear of Public Speaking (2021)

>> May 30, 2021

Why are people so afraid to give speeches in public? For many, it can be the cause of much anxiety and dread. We speak with a psychologist and a speech educator about why this anxiety builds and how we can use this adrenaline to our benefit when putting ourselves out there.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Communication, Fears and Phobias, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Speaking, Social Psychology, Sociology
ListenSweaty Palms, Racing Heart: Facing The Fear of Public Speaking (2021)
21-12 Segment 1: Siri, Self-Driving Cars And Disinformation On Social Media: The Ups & Downs Of Artificial Intelligence

Siri, Self-Driving Cars and Disinformation on Social Media: The Ups & Downs of Artificial Intelligence

>> March 28, 2021

AI software is everywhere these days. It’s built into cars, tech, robotics and used in numerous fields from stock portfolio management to pharmaceuticals. But, what does the future of artificial intelligence hold as this technology expands? How will current problems be exacerbated? AI expert and New York Times journalist, Cade Metz joins Viewpoints this …

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business and Entrepreneurship, Cars and Driving, Communication, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, History, Robotics, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenSiri, Self-Driving Cars and Disinformation on Social Media: The Ups & Downs of Artificial Intelligence
21-12 Segment 2: The Mental Toll of a Full Work Inbox

The Mental Toll of a Full Work Inbox

>> March 21, 2021

On average, its estimated that the typical worker receives one email every six minutes. This constant stream of emails and instant messages throughout the day continuously pulls people away from their main tasks and leads to workout burnout. And the pandemic – with more people working from home – has only made this worse. Computer science and communication …

topics covered: Career, Communication, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Mental Health, Productivity and Organization, Science and Technology
ListenThe Mental Toll of a Full Work Inbox
Dealing with Conflict

Dealing with Conflict (2021)

>> March 14, 2021

Conflict is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be a completely negative experience; it can be an opportunity for personal growth and forging deeper relationships. We speak with two experts who specializing in studying conflict to better understand how to resolve disagreements with a spouse, family member, or with colleagues in the workplace.

topics covered: Communication, Emotion, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenDealing with Conflict (2021)
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

The Sketch That Solves the Crime

>> January 10, 2021

How exactly does a forensic sketch artist create such a detailed and accurate profile based off a single, hour-long witness interview? Lois Gibson, a longtime police sketch artist in Houston, joins Viewpoints this week.

topics covered: Art, Communication, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Law/Policy and Enforcement
ListenThe Sketch That Solves the Crime
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