The Capitol Police Officers Who Held The Line, No Matter The Cost
We speak with former Capitol Hill police sergeant Aquillino Gonell about the violence he witnessed that day and how this traumatic experience has shaped his life and perspective.
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Culture Crash: Why “May December” Should Be Your Next Watch
We cover why scandalous stories historically draw in large audiences, and why the Netflix film, “May December” is a prime example of why this type of drama sucks us in so fast.
Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
Culture Crash: The Beatles Song That’s Finally Seeing The Light Of Day
We discuss the latest drop from “The Beatles” that was finally produced and released thanks to new technology powered by artificial intelligence.
Love Books? We Do Too: Why The Publishing Industry Is At A Crossroads
We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read.
Revisiting Lost Flavors: A Return To The Roots Of American Cuisine
Viewpoints speaks with two food experts about the evolution of ingredients and how listeners cooking for the holidays can incorporate some of these older, more traditional recipes onto their tables.
The Rosetta Stone: Why We Care So Much About A 2,000-Year-Old Slab Of Rock
We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery.
Culture Crash: Reviewing Martin Scorsese’s New Blockbuster
We discuss why “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a definite must-watch this year.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Love Vinyl Records So Much?
We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style.
Culture Crash: Writer & Director Mike Flanagan Is Back With Another Horror Hit
We cover writer & director Mike Flanagan’s newest drop on Netflix, “The Fall of the House of Usher’.
Halloween 2023: Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
We speak with two guests about why Halloween has become such a popular global event and why many of us get a kick out of feeling temporarily scared.
Culture Crash: Boo! Our Top Horror Film Recommendations Now Available To Stream
We cover some of our favorite scary movies from big blockbusters to lesser-known indie films.
Culture Crash: What’s Going On With Reality TV?
We talk about what’s wrong with reality TV in 2023 and why we’re fed up with these stale narratives.
Culture Crash: Why We Always Go Back To What We Loved In High School
We rewind back in time and talk about the power of nostalgia when it comes to the music, movies and shows we prefer.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.
Culture Crash: Stepping Into A Film Director’s Shoes
We highlight how it’s all too easy for prominent directors to fall into a rabbit hole of producing a series of not-that-good movies after their first is a blockbuster hit.
Culture Crash: Our Fall Indie Film Picks
We highlight some of our favorite, small-production movie picks as we head into fall film festival season
Culture Crash: From Live Concerts To Film: The Dominance of Taylor Swift
Swift is continuing the mania (and profits) with the upcoming release of the movie simply titled: “The Era’s Tour”.
Culture Crash: Is Comedy Dead Or Does It Just Look A Little Different?
We discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi So Much?
From Black Mirror to The Twilight Zone, we explore why the sci-fi genre has always been a hit amongst American audiences.
Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
