Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions
Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.
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Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered
Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage.
Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep
Subscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they’ve become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters
As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.
The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late.
Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd
We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
Culture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You Read
We cover the world of audiobooks on this week’s Culture Crash.
Culture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Anything Else On TV
With the newest season of “Black Mirror” now out on Netflix, we look back on some of our favorite episodes from past seasons and why the show is a modern masterpiece, exposing the often-unsettling relationship between humanity and technology.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence
We explain why this new artificial intelligence platform is pushing companies and public officials to rethink future AI strategy.
Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone
We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.
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.
Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?
We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
How Artists Helped Camouflage the Military
We cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Die-Hard Book Readers Can’t Let Go Of Their Kindle
In recent years, it’s gained a strong cult following online. What’s the real appeal here?
Viewpoints Explained: Should We Be Trusting Exceedingly Positive Online Reviews?
With thousands of reviews and extremely high ratings on a product, are all these anecdotes truly real?
Viewpoints Explained: A Big Setback for Future Missions to Mars
We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.
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.
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.
