Is Our Food Supply Becoming Less Safe?
We speak with two experts in the food industry about why you shouldn’t be so worried about the growing number of recalls and how you can reduce your personal risk through some simple practices.
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Viewpoints Explained: Will This Hotter-Than-Usual Heat Ever End?
Is the new norm triple digit weather in the summer months? We cover the dangers of this extreme heat and how to stay safe this summer.
Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects Of Climate Change
Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path.
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.
In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On Healthcare
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme
Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s Happening In Haiti?
We cover the unfolding chaos in the capital city and why the future looks uncertain for this Caribbean country.
Viewpoints Explained: A Deadly Beach Death – And No, It Didn’t Happen In The Water
We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon.
Under The Radar Pt 2: A Love-Hate Relationship With America’s Space Shuttle
Former NASA flight director and program manager Wayne Hale speaks candidly with us about the myths and facts of the NASA Space Shuttle Program.
Under the Radar Pt 1: An Alternate Perspective on the Famed Space Shuttle Program
This week, we uncover this story with the help of Harvard professor Matthew H. Hersch who’s the author of Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle.
Culture Crash: What’s So Special About Grand Theft Auto VI?
We discuss what gamers can expect from the latest release of Grand Theft Auto VI that’s set to drop next year.
Struggling To Get Into Running? Why This Change Could Make All The Difference
We speak with two members of different running clubs about the benefits of being in this kind of group and how listeners can easily get involved.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Biggest Scam Out There Today?
We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Prison Breaks Becoming More Common?
Aging infrastructure, fewer correctional officers, and a large inmate population. These are just some of the factors feeding into why prison breaks, and then large-scale manhunts, seem to be popping up more these days.
One After Another: Helping People Recover in a World Where Natural Disasters Are All Too Common
We cover the physical and mental toll these hardships cause and why it’s important to step up and give back in any way you can.
The Growing Risk of Wildfires From Coast to Coast: Are You Prepared?
Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, discusses how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread.
Viewpoints Explained: What Does the Oceangate Disaster Signal About Extreme Tourism?
We discuss the lack of regulations in this growing, private industry of extreme tourism.
Progress in Policing Initiatives Since George Floyd’s Death
What’s changed in policing since May of 2020 when George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police? Two experts in law and police policy join us to discuss the current state of police violence in America.
The Mental Health Effects of Solitary Confinement & Imprisonment
The United States still has the highest number of inmates in the world, with more than 2 million people behind bars. For a segment of this population, spending weeks, months, or even years in solitary confinement is very much a reality. We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis …
Working in Intensifying Heat
Imagine working for hours on end outside in temperatures exceeding 90 or 100 degrees. On top of this, there’s little shade, minimal breaks and often not enough water. This is the reality for millions of laborers who work in agriculture, construction and other industries. Why aren’t there more legal guidelines protecting these essential workers?
The Endless Drought: Dwindling Water in the West
Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, is at its lowest levels ever recorded. Drought is not a new problem in the West, but it is getting worse as the years go by. What’s being done to curb water consumption and increase supply so people’s taps don’t run dry?
