Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now
We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?
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- Race and Identity (142)
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The Pipeline To Power: How Historically Black Colleges Shape Leaders
For nearly two centuries, HBCU’s have been launchpads, shaping generations of Black leaders and strengthening entire industries. Even today, as these universities produce an outsized share of doctors, judges and engineers, they’re still pushing back against funding gaps and outdated narratives in America.
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.
One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The Law
For much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow?
Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
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.
Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History
We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”
Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons.
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”
We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.
Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Struggles Of Walgreens, CVS, And The Modern Drugstore
As competition rises and consumer habits shift, what’s at stake for patients who rely on these physical locations?
A Life In Chess: Susan Polgar’s Groundbreaking Journey
Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she’s passing the torch to a new wave of champions.
Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Conclave: The Hidden Rules Of Electing A Pope
From handwritten ballots to color-coded smoke, the conclave operates under centuries of storied tradition.
Viewpoints Explained: Addressing A History Of Violence Toward Native American Children
Is an apology enough to make up for America's violent past?
Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going?
A Backwards Online Trend: The Dark Side Of “Tradwives”
How are young women and girls watching these videos affected by these portrayals?
Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father
We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.
Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift and the new categories.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
