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Culture and the Arts

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Culture and the Arts Sub-categories:

  • Acting (5)
  • African American Culture (16)
  • American Culture and History (188)
  • Art (26)
  • Comedy (1)
  • Customs (2)
  • Fashion (11)
  • Holidays and Traditions (58)
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Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

>> August 6, 2025

We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

>> July 30, 2025

After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

>> July 23, 2025

For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s Deadly History

>> July 20, 2025

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.

topics covered: African American Culture, Aging and Death, Culture and the Arts, History, Literature and Writing, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenWhere Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s Deadly History

From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter

>> July 20, 2025

We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Community, Inflation, Restaurant Business, Small Business
ListenFrom Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter

Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

>> July 16, 2025

We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hulu, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option

>> July 13, 2025

We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.

topics covered: Affordable Housing, Aging and Death, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Finance, Public Safety, Real Estate, Retirement, Travel, Travel and Leisure
ListenWhy More Retirees Are Choosing This Option

Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

>> July 9, 2025

Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?

>> July 9, 2025

As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Education, Equality, Gender, Gender Roles, Health and Medicine, Human Rights, Immigration and Deportation, Inequality, International/Global Affairs, Religion and Spirituality, Women's Issues
ListenViewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?

Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal

>> July 6, 2025

We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Bias, Business and Entrepreneurship, Equality, Public Health and Policy, Racism and Discrimination, Transportation, Urban Planning
ListenHighways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal

Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

>> July 2, 2025

We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History

>> July 2, 2025

We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Democracy and Elections, Federal Government, History, Holidays and Traditions, Military and War, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Slavery
ListenViewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History

America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

>> June 29, 2025

We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, American Culture and History, Food and Nutrition, Public Health and Policy
ListenAmerica’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

>> June 25, 2025

The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

>> June 18, 2025

We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Movies, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

>> June 15, 2025

We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Parenting, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenHow A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

>> June 11, 2025

It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools

>> June 8, 2025

We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Government Accountability, Historical Justice, Human Rights, Mental Health, Trauma
ListenErased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools

Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album

>> June 4, 2025

We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album

Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

>> May 28, 2025

We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

Culture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You Read

>> May 21, 2025

We cover the world of audiobooks on this week’s Culture Crash.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Education, Literature and Writing, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You Read

Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

>> May 14, 2025

We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Religion and Spirituality
ListenCulture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

Culture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Anything Else On TV

>> May 7, 2025

With the newest season of “Black Mirror” now out on Netflix, we look back on some of our favorite episodes from past seasons and why the show is a modern masterpiece, exposing the often-unsettling relationship between humanity and technology.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Health and Medicine, Social Media and Internet, Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Anything Else On TV

Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Conclave: The Hidden Rules Of Electing A Pope

>> May 7, 2025

From handwritten ballots to color-coded smoke, the conclave operates under centuries of storied tradition.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Democracy and Elections, History, Holidays and Traditions, International/Global Affairs, Religion and Spirituality
ListenViewpoints Explained: Inside The Conclave: The Hidden Rules Of Electing A Pope
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