Viewpoints Explained: Do You Have Rizz?
We cover the Oxford English dictionary’s word of the year: rizz. What does it mean, and why has it become a mainstay in the Gen-Z vernacular?
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Viewpoints Explained: What Word Best Summed Up 2023?
We cover what word best encapsulated 2023, according to dictionary giant Merriam Webster. Any guesses?
Culture Crash: Can You Guess Who’s The Biggest Streaming Platform In The Game?
We cover how this force in streaming maintains its dominance and what’s in the store for the future.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Fastest Growing Platform In News?
We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant platform for news sharing amidst an evolving media landscape.
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.
X (AKA Twitter) vs. Threads: The Story Behind Meta’s New Social Platform
We speak with two social media experts about Meta’s big investment in Threads and what needs to change in the coming months to avoid its quick demise.
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.
Culture Crash: Is Comedy Dead Or Does It Just Look A Little Different?
We discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
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.
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.
Culture Crash: Is the Late-Night Talkshow Format Dead?
Jay Leno. David Letterman. Jimmy Fallon. Stephen Colbert. We highlight the rise and fall of late-night TV.
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.
TikTok Isn’t the Only App With a Data Privacy Problem
We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining.
Online Sports Betting: A Lucrative New Industry or a Gateway to Gambling Addiction?
We cover this burgeoning sector, the lack of overhead regulation in the U.S. and the risks this pervasive form of gambling has on a younger population.
Who Is Gen-Z?
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
Celebrity Gossip: Its Evolution Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
We speak with two media experts about its evolution and pros and cons to this form of entertainment.
The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format
Many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve both their writing and presenting.
Phone Guidelines for Kids
With more young people owning tech at an earlier age, it’s important for both parents and kids to sit down from the get-go and talk about how to stay safe online, minimize social media use and more.
The Rise of YouTube
YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world.
Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?
More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting information accuracy.
The Rise of BookTok
More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers.
Culture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites
With TikTok continuously adding new users, many platforms like Instagram and Facebook are fighting to stay current with new updates mimicking TikTok. But, what if some of us like these OG platforms the way they are?
