Culture Crash: A Slow Calendar For Prime TV Season
We cover how the screenwriter and actor’s strike in Hollywood is slowing down TV series releases this autumn.
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From Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators
We also speak with Sgt. Ryan Wasson about the critical role informants play in aiding law enforcement, but why it’s important to avoid glorifying the work of people like Flores.
Why Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?
We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
Actors & Writers Are On Strike, But Why Aren’t Musicians Picketing As Well?
We cover just how the music sector has changed and why these artists don’t have the same protections as other creatives.
When Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar Panels
Experts discuss the shift towards recycling solar panels and what more needs to be done to make this energy source truly sustainable.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi So Much?
From Black Mirror to The Twilight Zone, we explore why the sci-fi genre has always been a hit amongst American audiences.
Viewpoints Explained: The Secrets of Venus
We highlight the deeper intricacies and theories behind Venus’ unusual surface.
Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
Viewpoints Explained: An End To Finding News Content On Social Media In Canada
We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets.
Feeling Distracted & Disconnected? Here’s How To Slow Down
Christian Madsbjerg, a mindfulness expert, gives tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
Viewpoints Explained: Can ChatGTP Perfectly Mimic Humans?
We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Fueling The $1.1 Trillion In Online Retail Sales
We speak with the Chief Technology Officer of Zenni Optical about how retailers are setting up for this new era of digital dominance.
Culture Crash: Almost Three Months Later: Why The Strike In Hollywood Is Still Marching On
We discuss the ongoing screenwriters and actors strike that’s halting production on a large array of TV shows and films.
Viewpoints Explained: How Much Are You Paying for Subscriptions Each Month?
We uncover how some businesses use deceptive marketing tactics to keep consumers paying.
Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built
We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.
Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Get Onboard With CGI
This week – we talk about the abundance (and overuse) of computer-generated images in recent blockbuster film releases. We also highlight a couple new summer drops that we’re looking forward to.
Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
Has Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?
We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production.
“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
What We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes
Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.
The 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats
Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.
Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.
