Green Burials
We talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time comes.
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Culture Crash: A New Murder Mystery
We talk about the new murder mystery TV show, “Poker Face” that’s now streaming on Peacock.
Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
Culture Crash: Getting Back in the Game
Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, big names are putting out new music after years away from the limelight.
Culture Crash: How ChatGTP Is Changing the Arts Scene
We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape.
How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl
Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of the NFL following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin.
Culture Crash: A Review of “Glass Onion”
We discuss the new film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" now streaming on Netflix.
Culture Crash: The Career of Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin’s screenplays have been praised for their pace and structure. We look into why the Oscar winner’s writing style is so effective in film and on TV.
Who Is Gen-Z?
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Culture Crash: 2023 Film Releases
We highlight some of the movies we’re looking forward to in 2023.
Culture Crash: Can Authors Predict the Future?
Amazon has recruited popular authors to take a stab at creating a Twilight Zone-esq, six-part book series.
Culture Crash: A Review of “The Fabelmans”
We discuss Steven Spielberg’s latest film “The Fabelmans” which gives an inside look at the director’s journey into moviemaking.
The Rise & Fall of General Electric
William D. Cohan joins us this week to share the story of General Electric.
Learning To Bake for the Holidays
Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.
Culture Crash: Feeling Festive With Some Classic Tunes
We highlight some of our favorite odes to Christmas that never get old.
Culture Crash: A Review of “Don’t Worry Darling”
We review the new film “Don’t Worry Darling” which boasts an all-star cast starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde and more.
Celebrity Gossip: Its Evolution Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
We speak with two media experts about its evolution and pros and cons to this form of entertainment.
Culture Crash: A Perfect Post-Meal Holiday Movie
There’s a lot of films that fit the bill for Halloween and countless for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We offer up a classic rom com that we love but not many movie lovers know about.
New York: A People’s History
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.
African Americans in WWII
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.
Culture Crash: An Overflow of Legacy Sequels
Starting to feel like there’s an overflow of superhero releases? Or a constantly new extension to the Star Wars world? We touch on a few picks that, in our opinion, have been overdone.
Culture Crash: Three Halloween Horror Picks
We highlight three spooky (and very scary) Halloween films that will leave you needing to keep the bedroom light on at night.
