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When Anxiety Starts Early: What’s Changed For Kids Today

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: Jennifer Licate, School Counselor & Educator Academic material that was once introduced later is now showing up earlier, and for some students, this changes how they feel about school early […]

April 5, 2026

Health

Medical Notes: How To Heal Faster After A Heart Attack, How Sleep Deprivation Distorts Legal Evidence, And Is Keto Good For Your Brain?

Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? Research in the Journal Of Neurochemistry shows that a high-fat, low-carb diet may preserve cognitive health. It provides an alternative energy source for brains that struggle to process glucose. Scientists also found that mice with the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s had healthier gut bacteria and more brain energy. These findings suggest that tailoring a person’s diet to their specific DNA could be a powerful tool in slowing or stopping […]

April 4, 2026

Health

The Lead Legacy: How Toxic Metal Is Sneaking Into Your Life

Despite its historical prevalence in everything from ancient plumbing to 20th-century gasoline, lead is a highly dangerous metal that can accumulate in the human body over a lifetime. Researchers have been analyzing strands of hair to track long-term lead exposure and evaluate the impact of the EPA’s environmental regulations. Guest Information: Thure E. Cerling, distinguished professor of geology & geophysics, The University of Utah While testing hair isn’t a direct look at the concentration in a person’s blood, Thure E. […]

April 4, 2026

Health

Childhood Sexual Abuse Pt.2: The Role Of Mothers In The Healing Journey

Psychologist Dr. Frank Putnam continues to detail the physical and mental impact of childhood sexual abuse. He also discusses his personal experience uncovering a child trafficking ring led by a coworker at the National Institutes of Health. Guest Information: Dr. Frank Putnam, child & adolescent psychiatrist, professor of clinical psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, author, Old Before Their Time Dr. Frank Putnam thinks it could be coming from a place of people-pleasing, but also recognizes that much […]

April 4, 2026

Music

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to ‘Jungleland’ violinist Suki Lahav

Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, who passed away at age 74. Lahav was briefly a member of The E Street Band in the mid '70s, and her violin work is heard in the opening of his Born to Run […]

April 3, 2026

Entertainment

Zendaya says she’d love to work with Ryan Coogler: ‘He just makes beautiful work’

Zendaya on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes)Zendaya has worked alongside stars including John David Washington, Colman Domingo and Timothée Chalamet, but during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, she revealed someone who is on her collaboration bucket list.“You know, I would love to work with Ryan Coogler. ... For years I’ve felt this way, since Fruitvale Station,” she said of her fellow Bay Area native. “I thought that was such a beautiful and powerful film. But I’m from Oakland, too, and I remember […]

April 3, 2026

Music

U2’s The Edge on releasing new EP ‘Easter Lily’: ‘The songs are the boss’

'U2 – Easter Lily' (Island Records)In conjunction with their newly released EP Easter Lily, U2 released a digital edition of their fanzine Propaganda in which guitarist The Edge gives fans some insight into their decision to release the new EP, as well as Days of Ash, the EP that was released on Ash Wednesday in February.“We wrote some songs meant for our album but they started to assert themselves in some unexpected ways, demanding special attention,” he says. “Their own devotional world, suggesting they didn’t feel part […]

April 3, 2026

Entertainment

‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ hits 65 million hours streamed

Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. in 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.' (FX)It's a Love Story, and audiences just said yes.The FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette has crossed 65 million hours streamed across Hulu and Disney+, according to numbers from Disney.Its season finale marked a series high on those streaming platforms, as it was up nearly 20% from the prior week's […]

April 3, 2026

Music

Ringo Starr releases new take on ‘Choose Love’ from upcoming album, ‘Long Long Road’

Ringo Starr 'Long Long Road' album artwork. (Universal Music)Ringo Starr has released a second track from his upcoming country-inspired album, Long Long Road.The latest is “Choose Love,” described as a “fresh take” on the title track of Ringo’s 2005 album. The new version features vocal harmonies from rocker St. Vincent.“Choose Love” is now available via digital outlets.Long Long Road, described as having "roots in Country and Americana," will be released April 24. It is Ringo’s second album with producer T Bone Burnett, following […]

April 3, 2026