From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
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.
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Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good
We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.
Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs
Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?
Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal
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.
Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?
We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.
Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History
We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet
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.
Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd
We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.
How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”
It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point.
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album
We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”.
Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster
We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.
Culture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You Read
We cover the world of audiobooks on this week’s Culture Crash.
Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”
We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.
Culture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Anything Else On TV
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Conclave: The Hidden Rules Of Electing A Pope
From handwritten ballots to color-coded smoke, the conclave operates under centuries of storied tradition.
Culture Crash: 30 Years. 7 Movies. One Tom Cruise. Is “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” The Last Chapter?
We cover the evolution of this blockbuster action franchise spanning almost three decades.
An Architectural Rebirth: A City Rising From The Ashes
Historian Julius L. Jones walks us through how a combination of dry weather, wooden construction, and miscommunication led to one of the most destructive urban fires in U.S. history.
Culture Crash: An Instant Hit: Our Takeaways From Netflix’s “Adolescence”
We cover the cinematic and unique brilliance of the new show, “Adolescence”.
Culture Crash: Why We Love These Sci-Fi Features
We highlight some of our favorite sci-fi blockbusters.
