Episodes
Segment 1: Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces
Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging he...
Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed.
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Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them.
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Fall 2025 is shaping up to be a goldmine for film lovers, with new releases from top directors like Spike Lee, Kathryn Bigelow, Paul Thomas Anderson, and the Safdie brothers. We preview the most anticipated movies of 2025 still to come.
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Third spaces like libraries and parks are disappearing, and with them, the everyday connections that reduce social isolation. It’s a quiet shift with wide-reaching effects on health, equity, and daily life in the U.S.
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After more than 60 years of global humanitarian work, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been quietly dismantled, leaving a massive void in aid efforts around the world. This week, we explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.
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Last month’s catastrophic flood in Texas killed over 130 people - a tragedy that experts say could have been prevented with improved physical warning systems and regulated land use. We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.
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We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.
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Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature?
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While towns and cities sleep, a bustling animal world emerges. This week – we explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
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Despite big efforts in recent years to boost diversity in classical music, the genre is still exceedingly difficult to break into. According to an industry wide study conducted last year by the League of American Orchestras, African Americans made up just 2 percent of professional orchestras nationwide. 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.
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After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent. We review the latest Superman film now in theatres.
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Around the world, birth rates are plunging as young adults prioritize careers, grapple with rising living costs, and confront an uncertain future. As populations shrink, economies face tough questions about how to adapt to these changing trends.
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The wellness industry is booming, but how much is genuine, and how much is simply clever marketing? 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.
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Private equity sounds like distant Wall Street jargon, but it’s reshaping the very fabric of daily American life from hospitals and pharmacies to brands that play a vital role in communities. This week - We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
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We review the recent horror film, “28 Years Later”. For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?
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Across America, millions of students in lower-income areas lack daily access to the internet and other software, leaving them behind in a digital-first world. We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
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In the 1970s and 80s, the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest became the unlikely backdrop for some of America’s most notorious serial killers. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
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Diners are an American staple. It’s where you stop for a piece of pie and a cup of coffee from coast to coast. But small, mom and pop diners are slowly disappearing to larger chains. 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.
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Are humans capable of withstanding the lengthy trip to Mars? We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
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The Bear’s fourth season dials down the frenzy and leans into reflection, giving its characters—and viewers—more room to breathe. We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.
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Across the U.S. and around the world, major cities are slowly sinking. This phenomenon—called land subsidence—is driven by groundwater overuse, rapid urban development and is intensified by climate change. In this segment, 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.
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As inflation and housing costs rise across the U.S., a growing number of retirees are looking beyond the border for a more affordable lifestyle. We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
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Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?
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Since the Taliban’s return, Afghan women have vanished from public life—barred from school, work, and many public places. As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
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It looked like progress—new highways, modern bridges—but in cities across America, those blueprints masked something else entirely. In Detroit and beyond, entire Black neighborhoods were destroyed, and communities were split by concrete. 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.
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As wildfire season stretches into winter and blazes burn hotter and faster than ever, former firefighter Kelly Ramsey reflects on her time battling fires during California’s brutal 2020 and 2021 season. She shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
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Juneteenth marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., but its meaning runs deeper than just a date. We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
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By this time last year, the charts were packed with new pop powerhouses. But this year the usual summer music buzz feels oddly quiet. We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.
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From McDonald’s to Taco Bell, fast food is in nearly every American town and city —but how did we get here, and what does our obsession with speed and convenience say about our culture? We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
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