Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination

Are energy drinks making you sick? Scientists have discovered that taurine, an amino acid added to these products, fuels leukemia stem cells. In fact, a recent study in the journal Cell Death And Disease shows that as it feeds the cancer, it becomes less available for healthy cells to use. In mice, this led to weaker bones. While taurine itself is important for specific functions in our body, it may be harmful for people with certain types of cancers. A […]

February 21, 2026

Health

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice

Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Guest Information: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness At three years old, Carson was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. And though our research and understanding has come a long way, all Julie Green knew at the […]

February 21, 2026

Health

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns. Guest Information: Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside Frances M. Sladek, […]

February 21, 2026

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: The Internet’s Favorite Song Isn’t On Streaming

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In September of last year, the band Twenty One Pilots released their album Breach, an alt pop rock offering from the hitmakers behind “Stressed Out,” “Ride,” and “Car Radio.” The album is a total force with an electricity and an urgency that’s potently felt in songs like “Drum Show” and “Center Mass.” One thing notably absent on the main album is its biggest social […]

February 21, 2026

Viewpoints

Viewpoints Explained: The Showdown At The Federal Reserve

This is Viewpoints Explained… President Donald Trump has been publicly clashing with the federal reserve and has made it clear he wants a different person in charge. The president has repeatedly criticized current fed chair Jerome Powell arguing that interest rates should be lower and that the fed’s apprehensive approach is holding back economic growth. That tension shines a light on topics that most people don’t think about very often: the broad power the fed has to shape our economy, […]

February 21, 2026

Viewpoints

When Family And Money Collide

Helping an adult child can feel like love in action until it quietly turns into dependence. We speak with financial psychologist Blad Klontz to understand how financial support – even when rooted in good intentions – can blur boundaries, strain relationships and create a long-term cycle that’s harder to break than most parents expect. Guests: Brad Klontz, financial psychologist, co-author of Start Thinking Rich. Living together in this day and age isn’t the problem and shouldn’t be seen as a […]

February 21, 2026

Viewpoints

How Artists Helped Camouflage The Military

Camouflage wasn’t just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today’s complex digital patterns, we trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival. Guests: Roy R. Behrens, artist, camouflage researcher. When the U.S. entered the war, it adopted dazzle camouflage too, and quickly expanded it. The navy turned to artists called camoufleurs to re imagine its ships. Within eight months, more than one […]

February 21, 2026

Music

Barry Manilow postpones arena dates as he continues to recover from cancer surgery

Singer Barry Manilow performs onstage during the "Manilow: The Last Seattle Concert" at Climate Pledge Arena on July 12, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone more shows as he continues to recover from surgery he had in December to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.The singer shared in a post on social media that his doctor advised him he wouldn’t be healthy enough to headline his upcoming arena shows.“Just […]

February 20, 2026

Music

‘MacArthur Park’ songwriter ‘proud’ to play role in figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal win

Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women's Single Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)American figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal Thursday skating her long program to Donna Summer’s classic tune “MacArthur Park,” and the song’s writer, Jimmy Webb, couldn’t be happier.“Alysa Liu’s energy and […]

February 20, 2026

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