Episodes
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear - a walk to prove black citizens no longer needed to fear white people. Soon after its beginning, Meredith was ambushed and shot. The march was continued by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Stokely Carmichael, and countless others. Weeks later, Meredith had recovered and rejoined the walk, giving history an enduring image of persistence and determination.
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In 1980, American publishers released 45,000 titles. For the last two decades, this number has inflated to 2 million copies published each year. This exponential uptick, along with other factors, has created a challenging industry for many aspiring writers and authors. We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
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Looking for a new read? We cover some of our favorite new titles that not too many people seem to be talking about.
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Is the new norm triple digit weather in the summer months? We cover the dangers of this extreme heat and how to stay safe this summer.
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Should Americans with felony convictions be able to cast a ballot in state and federal elections? There are fair arguments on both sides. With the presidential election just around the corner, we speak with two experts about this heated debate.
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American adults 50 and older are the fastest growing group falling into homelessness. Last week, in part 1 of this story, we covered the factors fueling this rise. This week – we talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.
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We review the highly anticipated Season 3 drop of the hit Hulu show, “The Bear”.
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We cover the viral hype behind Stanley tumblers. Are they worth the $45 price tag?
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Camouflage is a key part of staying undetected, but did you know that the U.S. military sought out artists to develop these intricate designs? Since World War I, troops across the world have used camouflage to stay safe. This week – we cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
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Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising. In part one of this story, we speak to two social policy experts about the main societal factors driving this increase and why this group is particularly vulnerable to homelessness.
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We cover some of our favorite summer blockbusters now playing in theatres.
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The first generation of Amazon’s Kindle was released in 2007. Since then, there’s been many iterations of the popular e-reader and sales have ebbed and flowed. But, in recent years, it’s gained a strong cult following online. What’s the real appeal here?
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Climate change affects everything from economics and environment to global policy, migration and crime levels. Recent reports on excessive heat waves and powerful hurricanes may make it seem irreversible, but nothing’s set in stone. Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path.
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In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports. In a span of just a few years, the country has formed new leagues, acquired prominent players and solidified big partnerships to host major international sporting events. While Saudi leaders have said this dramatic move will help drive a more diverse economy and modern cultural mindset, others have their own theories on what’s behind this multi-billion dollar move into the sports world.
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We cover the summer vibes created by singer-songwriter Charli XCX in her latest album, “Brat”.
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Online reviews are listed by most retailers and have become a category that most online shoppers rely on before hitting the buy button. But with thousands of reviews and extremely high ratings on a product, are all these anecdotes truly real?
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In a span of just a few years, the gulf, oil-rich country of Saudi Arabia has made a dramatic leap into the world of international sports. The country formed a new golf league, LIV Golf, which is now a solid competitor to the longstanding organization, PGA of America. They’ve spent many billions of dollars to expand their presence in soccer, reportedly paying Portuguese sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo $213 million dollars a year to play for a prominent Saudi soccer team. Today, they also have a presence in Formula 1 racing, boxing, tennis – the list goes on and on. In part one of this two-part...
Imagine your young daughter receiving a brain cancer diagnosis. Then, not too long after that, your wife is also diagnosed with a deadly type of brain cancer – glioblastoma. We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.
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Culture Crash producer & host Evan Rook speaks with Sheila O, the host of Afrozons, about the rapid global growth of Afrobeats and the long cultural history of this genre.
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A recent study published earlier this month in the journal, Nature Communications found that human kidneys are particularly susceptible to damage on long-range space trips. We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.
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Grant Khanbalinov began posting on Tik Tok for fun a year before the pandemic hit and the platform’s popularity skyrocketed. It wasn’t until he posted a couple videos with his children, which both went viral, that his page gained millions of views. At first, it was a great side hustle, but this all quickly went south as he noticed the effect it was having on his children’s lives. We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
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From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites to give us the information we need. The growing amount of litter at varying levels above Earth’s atmosphere threatens not only these services, but the safety of astronauts in space and Earth’s own protective shell. We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
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From “Interstellar” to “Arrival”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension. We highlight some of our top picks – new and old – from the genre.
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In a 2023 report, the Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that there’s currently around 650,000 people homeless in the U.S. That’s a 12 percent increase from 2022. This growing population is chronically lacking healthcare, access to medications and seldom receives continuous care after leaving a hospital. We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.
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Earlier this year, Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago – one of the most prominent children’s hospitals in the country – was crippled for weeks from a cybersecurity attack on its systems. For weeks, doctors, nurses and administrators scrambled to manually write prescriptions, manage care and access patient records while hundreds of patients had to be transferred or rerouted to other hospitals. This is just one of the many ransomware attacks on healthcare systems that have happened over the last year, as these incidents reach record levels. We speak with two experts about who’s behind these...
There’s been a lot of media attention the last couple years on how “The Golden Era” of dating apps is over. While there seems to be a lot of growing frustration from user, where are people finding love, if not online, these days? We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
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We discuss up-and-coming artist, Chappell Roan who just released her debut full-length album last year. The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized.
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Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
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Billions of people have heard of 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps. But what about Bob Bowman? Most likely not. Bowman was Phelps’ longtime swimming coach who started working with the young swimmer at just 11 years old. He was there every step of the way in Phelps’ athletic career, crafting him into the Olympic legend he is today. We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.
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As Americans head out to brunch or a park to BBQ to celebrate Father’s Day this year, there are also millions who aren’t celebrating. Across the U.S., there are many adults who have a broken relationship with their father or grew up without a father figure in their life. We speak with nonprofit CEO Kenneth Braswell about the social service framework helping fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support those in need. Divorce and family attorney Brad Kaye also shares how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for ...