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Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?

>> July 13, 2025

experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late.

topics covered: Architecture, Climate Change, Current Events, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Extreme Weather, Floods, Geology, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety, Societal Issues, Technology, Transportation, Urban Planning, Weather and Weather Forecasting
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Viewpoints Explained: Sam Bankman-Fried & The Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud That Changed Crypto

>> November 22, 2023

We cover the recent conviction of FTX founder & former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. Will people build up trust in cryptocurrency again?

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Currency, Current Events, Economics and Finance, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Personal Finance
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The Continued Global Intake of Russia’s Diamonds

>> May 8, 2022

This week – we cover the global diamond trade and what more needs to be done to ensure that the global diamond business is not funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Current Events, Economic Sanction, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Industry, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Military and War, Mining, Natural Resources
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An Illustrator’s Art

>> January 16, 2022

We speak with Tim O’Brien who has illustrated numerous magazine covers throughout the years. O’Brien discusses his career, the history of illustration and how the art form is used to convey a specific, singular moment or feeling that other mediums may not be able to capture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Art, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Government and Politics, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Pop Culture, Public Discourse, Sociology
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Culture Crash: Catching Up On Recent Releases

>> January 16, 2022

We binge and review some of the new movies we’ve missed in recent months, including a critique of “The Novice” and “Mass”.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, HBO Max, Hollywood, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
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The Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar

>> November 7, 2021

In 2020, nearly 40 million Americans lived in food-insecure households. With food prices rising across the country, food insecurity is only set to worsen, disproportionately affecting minority populations. How can people help?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Current Events, Food and Nutrition, Parenting, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Social Work, Societal Issues, Sociology
ListenThe Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
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