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COVID-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19 Pandemic Sub-categories:

  • Delta Variant (2)
  • Masks (1)
  • Omicron Variant (1)

The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1

>> November 6, 2022

Last month, Biden’s administration vowed to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for the average borrower and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. We highlight what this move achieves (and doesn’t) and what solutions are needed to solve this problem long-term.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenThe Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1

Masking Up Past COVID

>> May 22, 2022

Long before the pandemic, millions of people in countries across East Asia were accustomed to wearing a mask when they had a cold, it was peak flu season or just in a crowded space. We speak with two experts about the future of face masks in the U.S.

topics covered: Anthropology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Disease, Health and Medicine, Masks
ListenMasking Up Past COVID
adolescent mental health crisis

The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

>> May 8, 2022

Between 2001 and 2019, suicide rates for young people ages 10 to 19 jumped 40%. Between the same period, emergency room visits for self-harm increased 88%, according to the CDC.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Mental Health, Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
A More Supportive Mental Health System

A More Supportive Mental Health System

>> March 13, 2022

The isolation of the pandemic has taken a big toll on young people as rates of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders have sharply risen in children and adolescents. What are the key areas that need to be fixed? Why is mental health just as important as physical health? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, COVID-19 Pandemic, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Insurance, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Science
ListenA More Supportive Mental Health System
Addiction During Covid - Viewpoints Radio

The Journey of Addiction

>> February 13, 2022

Substance abuse, or addiction, is a national crisis that’s only continuing to worsen as new drugs enter the market and treatment has been disrupted due to the pandemic. Recovering addict Dr. Carl Erik Fisher joins us to share his own story with addiction and what can be done to improve treatment.

topics covered: Addiction, COVID-19 Pandemic, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, History, Literature and Writing, Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatry, Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
ListenThe Journey of Addiction
Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

>> January 9, 2022

20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenOur Resilient Food System & Supply Chain
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A Season of Sadness

>> January 2, 2022

Researchers estimate that around 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year. We speak with psychologist Dr. Carrie Ditzel about the prevalence of SAD and how people can combat these feelings and find additional support.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Behavior, Biology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Mental Health, Omicron Variant, Psychology and Psychiatry, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep, Stress, Weather and Weather Forecasting, Wellness
ListenA Season of Sadness
why do smells trigger memories?

Our Deep Reliance on Scent

>> December 19, 2021

A familiar aroma has the ability to transport us back to a different time in life or remind us of a specific place or person. Smell is deeply connected to memory and emotion, playing a significant role in how we view the world around us.

topics covered: Biology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Health and Medicine, Memory, Neurology
ListenOur Deep Reliance on Scent
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Tis’ the Season to Take Care of Your Mental Health

>> December 5, 2021

Last minute emails. Gift buying. Traveling. Sometimes the holiday to-do list can feel never-ending. It can be a stressful period. We speak with psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson about the importance of setting boundaries and expectations this holiday season.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Compassion, COVID-19 Pandemic, Emotion, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gratitutde, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology and Psychiatry, Research, Stress, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ListenTis’ the Season to Take Care of Your Mental Health

‘The Great Resignation’ as Labor Shortages Continue

>> November 14, 2021

Today, there are close to 11 million vacant jobs in the U.S. – a record-breaking number. Why are more Americans not filling these positions? How is this affecting businesses? What will eventually happen if these jobs go unfilled? We explore these questions and more this week as we’re joined by hospitality entrepreneur, Ravindra Jayara, and senior labor …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Productivity and Organization, Retirement, Science and Technology, Travel and Leisure
Listen‘The Great Resignation’ as Labor Shortages Continue

The Mental Toll of Teaching

>> October 31, 2021

Across the U.S., many teachers are simply overwhelmed. In their careers, they’re not only an educator, but a leader, listener and mentor. They play many other roles than simply teaching students the set curriculum. However, the pandemic has exacerbated these duties and some educators are perpetually stressed and leaving the field for good. We speak with two …

topics covered: Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, Mental Health
ListenThe Mental Toll of Teaching

The Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

>> October 17, 2021

You may have held out on getting a pet for years and years, but when the pandemic hit, it seemed like an opportune time to add a new furry member to the family. Today, more than 70 percent of Americans own one pet or more, and this number is only set to increase in coming years. We speak with two pet experts this week about the evolving sector and the …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Industry, Personal Finance
ListenThe Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

Staying Healthy Through the End of 2021 with Delta in the Background

>> October 3, 2021

The Delta variant is causing the COVID-19 pandemic to still linger on this year, but many are optimistic that the worst is now behind us. Pediatrician Dr. Jenna Wheeler joins us this week to offer up some advice on holiday gatherings, keeping healthy through flu season and the importance of getting younger children vaccinated as soon as they’re eligible.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, COVID-19 Pandemic, Delta Variant, Education, Health and Medicine, Public Health and Policy
ListenStaying Healthy Through the End of 2021 with Delta in the Background

Culture Crash: Pivoting Back to Theatre Movie Releases

>> September 26, 2021

Many film lovers have gotten accustomed to watching new movies at home during the pandemic, but is it for the better? Film creators are pushing for a return back to theaters, but only time will tell what’s next.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Disney+, Economics and Finance, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media, Theater
ListenCulture Crash: Pivoting Back to Theatre Movie Releases
Candid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back To School

Candid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back to School

>> September 12, 2021

The 2021-2022 school year is officially in full swing. But, it’s not the return that many were hoping for as COVID-19 cases spread, and outbreaks pop up in classrooms across the U.S. While there are barriers and challenges just like last year, school must go on. We speak with education expert, Julie King, to get some tips on how to navigate the hectic back …

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Communication, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Health and Medicine, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenCandid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back to School
The Lessons Learned From The Pandemic

The Lessons Learned From the Pandemic

>> August 15, 2021

While this may change as COVID-19 cases rise due to the Delta variant, for now, many schools are moving forward with plans to welcome students back with the caveat of requiring face masks while indoors. We discuss the highly anticipated return.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, COVID-19 Pandemic, Delta Variant, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
ListenThe Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
21-31 Segment 1: The Items That Symbolize The COVID-19 Pandemic

The Items That Symbolize the COVID-19 Pandemic

>> August 1, 2021

Wondering what to do with the dozens of face masks and all of those unused yeast packets? Us too. There are several items that Americans sought after during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that help to showcase what this period in time was like. Once the pandemic is fully over, how will we look back and remember this time? How are museum curators and …

topics covered: American Culture and History, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, History, Public Health and Policy, Science and Technology
ListenThe Items That Symbolize the COVID-19 Pandemic

Culture Crash: The Evolution of Comedian Bo Burnham

>> June 27, 2021

Bo Burnham has taken on many roles throughout his career. We discuss his latest project, Inside, now streaming on Netflix.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Humor, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix
ListenCulture Crash: The Evolution of Comedian Bo Burnham
The Love Story Of “Little Fish”

Culture Crash: The Love Story of “Little Fish”

>> May 23, 2021

The movie, “Little Fish” is an intriguing story of a world ravaged by a virus that erases people’s memories. It’s a gripping film that hooks your attention from the get-go and is worth the watch.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: The Love Story of “Little Fish”
Back To The Theater

Culture Crash: Back to the Theater

>> May 9, 2021

As more Americans get vaccinated, the light at the end of the tunnel shines a little bit brighter each day. We discuss the slow return of theater-released movies and some of the future films we’re most excited for.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, HBO Max, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Vaccination
ListenCulture Crash: Back to the Theater
21-15 Segment 1: Managing Mental Health In The Medical Field During A Pandemic

Managing Mental Health In The Medical Field During A Pandemic

>> April 11, 2021

Physician burnout is still a very real problem in the U.S. – and the pandemic has only exacerbated these feelings in some of the hardest hit hospitals across the country. We speak with Dr. Greg Hammer at Stanford University about the pandemic’s lasting effects on mental health.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, Mental Health
ListenManaging Mental Health In The Medical Field During A Pandemic
Culture Crash 21-15: The Latest Album By Band, AJR

Culture Crash: The Latest Album By Band, AJR

>> April 11, 2021

The newest musical release by AJR is titled, “OK ORCHESTRA 5”. It’s an energetic, unique collection that you won’t be able to get out of your head this spring.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Latest Album By Band, AJR
21-13 Segment 2: Modern Adulthood

Modern Adulthood

>> March 28, 2021

Whatever age you are, there’s always certain pressures to hit life milestones by set periods. It can mean moving out, getting married, having a family or even retiring by a ‘normal’ age. We discuss why these external pressures shouldn’t feed into personal decisions and how today’s generations and the challenges they face greatly differ from those of their …

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, History, Housing and Homelessness, Marriage and Divorce, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development
ListenModern Adulthood
Culture Crash 21-13: A Unique Oscar Year

Culture Crash: A Unique Oscar Year

>> March 28, 2021

This year’s awards season looks a bit different due to the pandemic stalling new releases. But, as those in showbiz say, the show must go on.

topics covered: Awards, Celebrity, COVID-19 Pandemic, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Pop Culture, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: A Unique Oscar Year
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