Diversity in Sci-Fi (2018)
For decades, science fiction was written almost exclusively by white males. Now, it is flourishing with diverse voices, thanks in part to the trailblazing writer Octavia E. Butler.
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Lessons on Joy (2018)
Author Douglas Abrams shares the joy practices and little things that the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu do daily to experience joy regularly.
Creating Great Teams with Diverse Thought
We talk to one expert about how cognitive diversity can improve the results for a school, business, or even an entire society.
Culture Crash: The Simpsons’s Apu Problem
The Simpsons is a cultural institution. But one character, Apu, is a racist stereotype, and some Indian-American actors and comedians think it’s past time for a re-evaluation.
W.E.B. Du Bois’s Lasting Impact in Sociology (2017)
We talk to a scholar about what exactly W.E.B. Du Bois did to improve the study of sociology and what his impact truly was.
Teaching Girls to Code: The mission to close the gender gap in tech
Reshma Saujani began an organization dedicated to teaching girls to code, and hopes to empower a new future of innovation.
Mate Choice in Fish and Humans
Gil Rosenthal, a Texas A&M biology instructor and author, says we can learn a lot about ourselves by looking to other species in the natural world
First Impressions and Their Pitfalls (2017)
We all get gut instincts when we walk into a room of strangers but should we trust them?
Intelligent Disobedience: Knowing when and how to say “no” (2017)
Our guest discusses when and how to say “no” effectively for the benefit of the individual and others.
Domestic Violence: How It Happens and How We Can Try to Stop It (2017)
Two psychologists familiar discuss what victims can do to remove themselves from the abuse and how being a witness to or a victim of abuse affects the the family dynamic.
What Big Data Can Teach Us About Ourselves (2017)
We talk to data analyst and author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz about some of the conclusions this big data can help us reach.
The Fight for Paternity Leave (2017)
For many dads, the stigma and financial burdens of trying to stay home means they have little time to bond at home. We talk to Josh Levs, a journalist who took the fight for paternity leave head-on.
Adventure in the Jungle: The Discovery of the Maya Civilization
We talk to author William Carlsen about the two men who ventured into the jungle and discovered the Mayans.
Why Wonder Woman Works So Well
Travis Langley explains how Wonder Woman’s pursuit of the truth, belief in humanity, and inspirational name make her the perfect heroine for now.
The Virtues of Being an Introvert
In modern society, introverts have often been depicted as shy, easily overwhelmed, or as having poor communication skills. The notions, stereotypes, and cultural understandings of introverted individuals are discussed by Todd Kashdan, Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, and Sophia Dembling, author of The Introvert’s Way: Living a quiet life …
Religion Behind Bars (2017)
We talk to Tanya Erzen, a professor of religion, what role prison ministries play in the lives on inmates.
The State of Education for Students with Autism (2017)
We discuss the current status of public schooling for autistic students and how the systems in place can be optimized to help students grow even more.
Charlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches
Charlton Heston was a soldier, a liberal, and a conservative in his 84 years. Biographer Marc Eliot discusses how Heston's politics impacted his career and legacy.
Raising a Transgender Child
We talk to the parent and the doctor of a transgender child to discover what science says about gender transitions and how one family navigated the issues associated with having a child you suddenly don’t fully understand.
Post-Election Protests: Can They Make Real Change?
Two political science experts discuss how movements in the past have brought about change and how they compare to the Women's March, the March for Life and the March for Science.
James Meredith and The March Against Fear
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear. We talk to historian Ann Bausum about the history and impact of the march.
Empowering Your Community to Create Change (2017)
Sarah Van Gelder, co-founder of Yes! Magazine, crossed America to see how change is being made at the local level and found examples of community involvement solving big problems
Lessons on the Pursuit of Happiness (2017)
Douglas Abrams shares the joy practices and little things that the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu do daily to experience joy regularly.
History, Not Precedent: America’s Internment Camps (2017)
Photo historian Richard Cahan talks about the history of the Japanese internment camps, and why we should look at them as a cautionary tale not as precedent.
