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Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Harry Styles has been famous since he was a teenager, traveling the world as a member of One Direction and then launching his solo career. On his own, he’s managed to hit stratospheric heights across a number of endeavors. He won the Grammy for Album of the Year for his 2022 album Harry’s House, […]

This is Viewpoints Explained… Microplastics, the tiny shards of plastic barely visible to the eye, are turning up in places we never expected. in recent years, researchers have found them in human blood, lung tissue, the placenta, breast milk and even the brain. The biggest question is: how harmful are these particles once inside the body? Researchers are still working to answer that question. a 2024 study published in the […]

We look at why thousands of dams are coming down across the U.S. and what changes happen once a river is no longer held back. In places like the Klamath River, the shift is already visible, offering a clearer picture of what restoration can look like and lead to. Guests: Ann Willis, California regional director, American Rivers, senior advisor, American Rivers Action Fund. Amy Bowers Cordalis, Yurok tribal member, founder, […]

We look at what life actually looks like after a humanities degree, where the path forward is often unclear and non-linear. For many graduates, the value shows up later, as they move between roles and lean on skills that translate across industries Guests: Anna VanWingerden, graduate, Columbia College Chicago, master’s student, education, Loyola University Chicago Carlo Rotella, professor, English, Boston College, author, What Can I Get Out of This? Teaching […]