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American Culture and History

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Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl

>> January 22, 2023

Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of the NFL following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Athletes, Culture and the Arts, Football, Health and Medicine, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Philosophy and Ethics, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl

African Americans in WWII

>> October 30, 2022

More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, History, Military and War, U.S. Military, World War II
ListenAfrican Americans in WWII

Discovering Death: Answers From a Mortician

>> October 16, 2022

What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Grief and Grieving, Literature and Writing, Sociology
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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

Culture Crash: The Decline of America’s Favorite Pastime

>> October 9, 2022

More Americans are watching less baseball these days. What changed? We discuss some theories as to why the sport is seeing a downturn.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Baseball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: The Decline of America’s Favorite Pastime

The Power of Photography

>> October 2, 2022

We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Art, Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Inequality, Photography, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
ListenThe Power of Photography

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 Early History of the NBA

>> August 7, 2022

We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Basketball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
ListenThe Early History of the NBA

Reimagining Beach Tourism Culture

>> July 17, 2022

While the all-inclusive resort is an easy pick, it might be worth rethinking this choice. We cover the highly popular global beach tourism industry and the dark side of this foreign tourist-focused culture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Industry, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenReimagining Beach Tourism Culture

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
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Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

>> June 26, 2022

We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Parenting, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Societal Issues
ListenWorking In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

The Art of Detecting a Lie

>> June 19, 2022

We speak with one interrogation expert about the subtle signs that give people away and how the average person can use these tactics in day-to-day interactions.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Behavior, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, National Security, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology
ListenThe Art of Detecting a Lie

Supporting U.S. Farmers

>> May 29, 2022

With domestic farms declining, America is extremely reliant on foreign shipments. We discuss the many challenges farmers are facing and the barriers to entry in agriculture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Equality, Farming and Agriculture, Food Indsutry, Industry, Land Development, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenSupporting U.S. Farmers

America’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food

>> May 22, 2022

We speak with Adam Chandler, journalist and author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom about the events that fed into the rapid rise of the fast-food industry and how different chains are fighting to stay present and on-trend in today’s competitive restaurant landscape.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History, Labor Rights and Wages, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
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New York City: A National Treasure

>> April 24, 2022

Look a little closer and you’ll find many hidden gems throughout New York City. Tour guide and author Laurie Lewis joins Viewpoints to shed some light on the stories behind some of the city’s most famous buildings and parks.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Architecture, Environment, History, Infrastructure and Engineering, Tourism, Travel, Urban Planning
ListenNew York City: A National Treasure

The Early History of the Kennedy’s

>> April 10, 2022

From former President John F. Kennedy to past Kennedy’s that have served as senators, ambassadors and in other high ranking government positions, the name today still signifies power and prestige. However, go back just three generations from JFK and the Kennedy’s were poor, Irish refugees who had just arrived on the shores of America. This week – we discuss …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Democracy and Elections, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, History, Immigration and Deportation, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, U.S. Presidents
ListenThe Early History of the Kennedy’s
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Culture Crash: The Return of Vinyl Records

>> April 10, 2022

In recent years, vinyl’s have been making a big comeback. We discuss how old and new music alike is being played on this old musical medium.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, History, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Return of Vinyl Records

Caring For an Aging Population

>> March 27, 2022

So often we talk about the healthcare system and the patients themselves, but what about the caregivers who provide these services to the aging population? In many cases, this role falls on family members' shoulders, and for this group, it can be all too easy to quickly lose sight of personal health, wellness and relationships.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Social Work
ListenCaring For an Aging Population

When the Guilty Are Marked As Innocent

>> March 27, 2022

Why do we believe one person but believe another is lying? This week, author Sarah Weinman joins us as we discuss the story of one American man in the 1950’s who was able to dupe millions and get released from prison.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Criminal Justice and Courts, History, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenWhen the Guilty Are Marked As Innocent
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Culture Crash: Getting Back to the 90s

>> March 13, 2022

We travel back in time to the 1990’s as author Chuck Klosterman joins Culture Crash to highlight the iconic culture, media and politics of this infamous decade.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Getting Back to the 90s
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Urban Wildlife: An Influx of New Neighbors

>> March 6, 2022

Countless different species of wildlife were driven out of cities centuries ago, but in recent decades have begun returning in greater numbers and adapting to the human-centric infrastructure. Two wildlife experts join us this week to highlight how we can both coexist in these settings.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Urban Planning, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenUrban Wildlife: An Influx of New Neighbors
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Culture Crash: Nostalgia of Music in Super Bowl Halftime Show

>> February 27, 2022

This year’s Super Bowl halftime show featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige was an instant hit. It was a blast to the past and reinvigorated that the nostalgic music of our younger years will always hold a special place in our hearts.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, Emotion, Football, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: Nostalgia of Music in Super Bowl Halftime Show
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The Interesting Legacies of Past U.S. Presidents

>> February 20, 2022

Ahead of Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures. Ronald Gruner joins us this week to answer these questions and more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Government and Politics, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Politics, U.S. Presidents
ListenThe Interesting Legacies of Past U.S. Presidents
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