Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewer Babies?
As populations shrink, economies face tough questions about how to adapt to these changing trends.
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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.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: The Quiet Shift Happening Before Weddings This Summer
An increasing number of couples are adding something unexpected to this list.
Separating Fact From Fiction: The Truth About Autism
Experts Kristyn Roth and Dr. Emily Hotez share what the latest science tells us.
What Happened To Marriage?
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
Why Is Being A New Parent So Hard?
We speak with parenting expert Vered Benhorin about how to form a deeper, more present relationship with your child and enjoy the mundane activities and play you do as a parent.
Why 2025 Is Your Money Management Year
Scarlett Cochran joins us to share her journey and how she was able to reinvent herself by going back to school and sticking to a strict budget.
An Invisible Pull: Hitting Rock Bottom
Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.
Viewpoints Explained: Finding Moments Of Humor In Parenting
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting, but new research suggests humor could be a powerful tool to have in your toolbox
Australia Bans Teens From Social Media – Is The U.S. Next?
Australia recently passed a law banning access to the platforms for those under 16. Could the U.S. be next?
Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?
If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online.
When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies
We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.
Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
Is The Era Of Dating Apps Really Over?
We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father
We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills
We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.
“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks
Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.
An Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Picture-Perfect Social Media
We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.
Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone
We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.
The 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing
We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.
The Forgotten Dead: America’s Epidemic Of Unclaimed Bodies
We speak with two experts about this growing crisis and why many family members who are searching for their loved ones are often too late.
