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Culture and the Arts

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Culture and the Arts Sub-categories:

  • Acting (6)
  • African American Culture (16)
  • American Culture and History (191)
  • Art (34)
  • Comedy (10)
  • Customs (2)
  • Fashion (12)
  • Holidays and Traditions (60)
  • Photography (12)
  • Protest (7)
  • Theater (20)

Culture Crash: Will 2024 Be A Sleeper Year For Movies?

>> April 3, 2024

Will 2024 be a bust for movie lovers?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Employment and Workplace Issues, Labor Rights and Wages, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Will 2024 Be A Sleeper Year For Movies?

“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

Culture Crash: Emma Stone & Her Meteoric Rise In Hollywood

>> March 27, 2024

Emma Stone just added another Oscar win to her resume. We discuss her evolution as an actress and what’s next for this A-list star.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Emma Stone & Her Meteoric Rise In Hollywood

Americans Love-Hate Relationship With This Furry Animal

>> March 24, 2024

We speak with wildlife expert Erika Howsare about our long and tangled relationship with the white-tailed deer.

topics covered: Biodiversity, Culture and the Arts, Pop Culture, Societal Issues, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenAmericans Love-Hate Relationship With This Furry Animal

Culture Crash: Our Love For Sci-Fi

>> March 20, 2024

We highlight some of our favorites and why the genre continues to grow.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Our Love For Sci-Fi

Why You Should Drop What You’re Doing On April 8 & See This Rare Event

>> March 17, 2024

We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.

topics covered: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Culture and the Arts, History, Literature and Writing, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Travel
ListenWhy You Should Drop What You’re Doing On April 8 & See This Rare Event

Culture Crash: Can “Vanderpump Rules” Rebound From A Wild Season 10?

>> March 13, 2024

We review Season 11 of the reality TV series, “Vanderpump Rules”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Can “Vanderpump Rules” Rebound From A Wild Season 10?

Fighting For Your Life In Front Of A Prison Parole Board: The Road To Rehabilitation

>> March 10, 2024

But as rates of parole have plummeted in recent years in the U.S., experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mass Incarceration, Societal Issues
ListenFighting For Your Life In Front Of A Prison Parole Board: The Road To Rehabilitation

Culture Crash: Why We Love Going Back To What We Know

>> March 6, 2024

We discuss why older, nostalgic TV shows often seem to outperform newer releases.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Why We Love Going Back To What We Know

The Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today

>> March 3, 2024

We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, History, Music, Race and Identity
ListenThe Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today

Culture Crash: The Highly Anticipated Part 2 We’ve All Been Waiting For

>> February 28, 2024

We review the upcoming release of Dune: Part Two featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and other big names.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Highly Anticipated Part 2 We’ve All Been Waiting For

Culture Crash: Whether You’re A Swiftie Or Not, Here’s What We Can All Agree On

>> February 21, 2024

We cover the one and only pop sensation: Taylor Swift. You can love her. You can hate her. But you can’t argue that’s she this.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Whether You’re A Swiftie Or Not, Here’s What We Can All Agree On

Celebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of

>> February 18, 2024

We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.

topics covered: African American Culture, African American History, American Culture and History, Aviation, Civil Rights and Activism, Gender
ListenCelebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of

Culture Crash: What’s So Special About Grand Theft Auto VI?

>> February 7, 2024

We discuss what gamers can expect from the latest release of Grand Theft Auto VI that’s set to drop next year.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Social Media and Internet, Video Games, Violence and Abuse
ListenCulture Crash: What’s So Special About Grand Theft Auto VI?

Culture Crash: Love Jeremy Allen White From “The Bear”? Put This Title On Your List Of New Movies To Watch

>> January 31, 2024

We cover the new drama “The Iron Claw” featuring Jeremy Allen White, Zac Efron and other leading names.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Love Jeremy Allen White From “The Bear”? Put This Title On Your List Of New Movies To Watch

Culture Crash: Looking For Something New To Watch? Dive Into This Five-Part Series

>> January 24, 2024

Critics can’t decide whether Steve McQueen’s five-part series, “Small Axe” is a TV show or if it’s a series of short films. Either way, the release is a hit and will keep you hooked the entire way. Stream it now in full on Amazon Prime.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Looking For Something New To Watch? Dive Into This Five-Part Series

Viewpoints Explained: Why Did It Take Decades To Make Martin Luther King Jr. Day A Holiday?

>> January 24, 2024

We highlight the decades-long political fight to pass state and federal legislation that officially made the third Monday of January Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Holidays and Traditions, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Politics, Race and Identity
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Did It Take Decades To Make Martin Luther King Jr. Day A Holiday?

Viewpoints Explained: Do You Have Rizz?

>> January 17, 2024

We cover the Oxford English dictionary’s word of the year: rizz. What does it mean, and why has it become a mainstay in the Gen-Z vernacular?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Language and Grammar, Social Media and Internet
ListenViewpoints Explained: Do You Have Rizz?

A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi

>> January 14, 2024

Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Equality, Gender, History, Literature and Writing, Race and Identity
ListenA Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi

Culture Crash: A Master Of Thrillers: A Look At Filmmaker Emerald Fennell

>> January 10, 2024

Love a good, jumpy scare? Us too. We cover some old and new releases from acclaimed filmmaker Emerald Fennell.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: A Master Of Thrillers: A Look At Filmmaker Emerald Fennell
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Speaking With The Artist Behind Some Of The Most Iconic Illustrations

>> January 7, 2024

O'Brien speaks with us about his long career, the history of illustration, its evolution and how the art form is used to convey a deeper meaning or take on a singular moment in time.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Fashion, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics
ListenSpeaking With The Artist Behind Some Of The Most Iconic Illustrations

Culture Crash: Why We Love The 180 That Is Andre 3000’S Newest Album

>> January 3, 2024

We dive into Andre 3000’s latest album release titled, “New Blue Sun”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Why We Love The 180 That Is Andre 3000’S Newest Album

Viewpoints Explained: Breaking Plates? Eating 12 Grapes In 12 Seconds? How Other Cultures Ring In The New Year

>> January 3, 2024

How do people across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? We cover some interesting customs and traditions in other countries.

topics covered: Customs, History, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Psychology and Psychiatry, Religion and Spirituality
ListenViewpoints Explained: Breaking Plates? Eating 12 Grapes In 12 Seconds? How Other Cultures Ring In The New Year

Culture Crash: A Terrifying Portrayal In The New Film, “GODZILLA Minus One”

>> December 27, 2023

We review the new monster flick, “Godzilla Minus One” by Japanese writer & director Takashi Yamazaki now playing in theaters.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, TV
ListenCulture Crash: A Terrifying Portrayal In The New Film, “GODZILLA Minus One”
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