The Importance of America’s Social Workers
We speak with longtime social worker and professor Dr. Anthony Estreet about the vital role social workers play in countless different sectors.
We speak with longtime social worker and professor Dr. Anthony Estreet about the vital role social workers play in countless different sectors.
As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.
We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood.
She’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but Edith Wilson's story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye.
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
Lauren Fleshman joins us this week to talk about the toxic culture present in many elite running organizations and what needs to change to better support these young, vulnerable athletes.
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.
What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.
We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.
More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance.
How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?
Public transportation took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many municipalities face record challenges.
Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way.
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.
Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon.
We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.
We speak with two experts about the refugee experience and just how difficult it can be to start a new life somewhere else.
This week – we highlight a lesser-known narrative about how Europe exploited African gold and labor in order to fuel its expansion.
Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.
What’s changed in policing since May of 2020 when George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police? Two experts in law and police policy join us to discuss the current state of police violence in America.
We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.
We speak with one interrogation expert about the subtle signs that give people away and how the average person can use these tactics in day-to-day interactions.
With domestic farms declining, America is extremely reliant on foreign shipments. We discuss the many challenges farmers are facing and the barriers to entry in agriculture.
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