25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit
We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
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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.
Culture Crash: Our Review of “Hit Man” & Its Down-to-Earth Director, Richard Linklater
You may not be familiar with director, Richard Linklater but he’s the creative genius behind some of the most classic films of the past 30 years.
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.
The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conversations With A Particle Physicist
What do these scientists study exactly? How did the field itself evolve?
Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Real-World Impacts Of Climate Change
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
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.
Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
“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.
Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
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.
Protecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many Americans Are Doing Wrong
We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.
Viewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery? You’re Not Alone
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Venus Is A Planetary Fountain Of Youth
We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
Why Are Deep Fakes Just So Dangerous?
What exactly is a deep fake? In what context can this technology be used? And why are experts rushing to create new policies to control this new digital weapon?
‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using It’: The Push To De-Carbonize Industry
We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise
New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise.
Culture Crash: Our Love For Sci-Fi
We highlight some of our favorites and why the genre continues to grow.
