Episodes
In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem’s Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels.
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How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one community transformed its library into a community hub, providing free Wi-Fi access to residents affected by power outages.
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As the cost of living in the United States continues to rise, more seniors are choosing to stretch their retirement savings by moving abroad. We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago.
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After working for years as an OB/GYN for inmates at San Francisco Jail, author Carolyn Sufrin wanted to tell the story of the women she helped. She talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system.
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We cover the new film by Francis Ford Coppola, “Megalopolis”.
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This year, many students started classes with one big change: no more cellphones or smartwatches allowed in the classroom. This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?”
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We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to a man who has made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers, or where the resolution changes depending upon our age or circumstances. He tells us how the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself.
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There are some items of clothing that truly never go out of style. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a classic black dress, these pieces transform with the vibe and trends of each decade. Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history.
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We highlight some of our favorite scary movies, from extremely jarring to a more, moderate scare.
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We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border.
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From rising oceans to never-ending heat waves, millions of adults and families are uprooting their lives to find refuge away from climate change and its devastating effects. We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government.
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October is peak season for scary movies, skeletons and all things undead. We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time.
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We discuss a new release on Netflix that had its fair share of production disruptions over the last few years. However, now that it’s out, it’s jumped to the top of Netflix lists and, in our eyes, is a great drama to watch on a night in.
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If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online.
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Despite the prison population dipping after the pandemic, these numbers have once again risen, and the U.S. still holds the title of having the largest prison population in the world. At any given time, about 8 percent of this population is locked up in solitary confinement with little to no interaction, no sunlight and nothing to do but sit in idleness. We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons.
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There’s nothing quite like comics. The art of illustration mixed with text takes on many forms, including comic strips, books, graphic novels and more. Columbia University professor and author of American Comics: A History Jeremy Dauber joins us this week to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Linkin Park was one of the bands that defined the 2000’s. If you’re a millennial or older, remember singing along to “Numb” or “In the End”? Well, the alt rock band is back this fall and the hype is real.
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We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant news platform. But do you trust what you see on TikTok?
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Currently, only about 40 percent of students in the U.S. take a personal finance course before graduation. This means that most teenagers leave high school knowing little about saving, spending, student loans and how to do basic adult tasks like filing taxes. This week, We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
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Gun violence was the leading cause of death for children and teens in 2022, according to a recent report by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. In whole, more than 48,000 people died from guns that year. Despite increased awareness, gun violence persists in the U.S. as a leading a public health issue. This week – We speak with two people who have become part of the solution and are helping to curb gun-related deaths in their respective communities.
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There’s been nine movies in the ‘Alien” franchise, with the first film dating back to 1979. We cover the ninth and newest installment, “Alien: Romulus”.
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Speed eater Joey Chestnut just broke his own world record recently, devouring 83 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. This week – we cover the science behind how these competitive eaters manage to defy their stomach’s limits.
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It wasn’t until the early 20th century that refrigerators for home use came onto the market. Before this, how did everyone keep their food fresh and safe for consumption? Even after the fridge was invented, there was still a lot of skepticism and fear around the new technology. This week – we cover the invention of modern-day refrigeration and new, emerging methods that don’t rely on electricity.
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This November, 41 million young adults who fall into the category of Gen Z will be eligible to cast a ballot in the presidential election. In the 2020 election, this group showed up and voted in record turnout across the country. But – will history repeat itself? We cover how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to these voters.
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Remember the band Oasis who swept onto the pop music scene in the 90’s and 2000’s with hit songs like Wonderwall? Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’d be sure to recognize the classic chorus. This week on Culture Crash, we talk about the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour coming in 2025.
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The past several years has been marked by a series of near-misses and tragedies for the aerospace manufacturing company, Boeing. Last month, disaster struck once again as two astronauts found themselves stuck abord the International Space Station in the latest of Boeing’s technical mishaps. This week on Viewpoints Explained, we recap the struggles its faced and what this ‘too big to fail’ company is doing to move forward.
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In 2012, researchers at the University of California-Irvine estimated that the average human’s attention span was around seventy-five seconds. in recent years, this number has dropped to forty-seven seconds. What’s leading to this continuing decline in our attention spans? We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
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Do you prefer paperback books, or do you like the ease of using an e-reader? We cover the fascinating resurgence in popularity of e-readers post-pandemic and how millions of new readers are joining the fold thanks to new technology and communities.
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The new “Alien” installment is now playing in theatres, but if you’re looking for some nostalgic sci-fi, we recommend these fan favorites.
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Why does everything you look up seem to have a five-star rating these days? This week on Viewpoints Explained, we discuss the widespread use of fake or paid reviews on the internet, and what the government is doing to try and crack down.
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