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What’s A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z

For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset. Guests: Julie Guntrip, head of financial wellness, Jenius Bank. For many, it’s about mental health: traveling, pursuing passions and recharging to avoid burnout. While workers at every age could potentially benefit from micro-retirements, one generation in particular is fueling this trend… Links […]

March 22, 2026

Viewpoints

Part 1: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market

AI, automation, and economic uncertainty reshape the job market, many students are turning away from majors like English, history, and philosophy. We look at why the humanities still attract passionate students and why the skills they build may be more relevant than critics assume. Guests: Carlo Rotella, professor, English, Boston College, author, What Can I Get Out of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics Nora Donovan, English major, sophomore, Boston College. Donovan says this reaction is […]

March 22, 2026

Entertainment

‘Buffy’ stars react to Nicholas Brendon’s death at 54

Clockwise from top left: Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg, Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia Chase, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy and Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris in "Buffy The Vampire Slayer." (Getty Images, FILE)Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars are mourning the loss of actor Nicholas Brendon, who died at 54.Brendon, who portrayed Xander Harris on the long-running supernatural drama, was a central figure in the series' original cast and remained closely connected to fans of the show in the years […]

March 21, 2026

Health

Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science

The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Researchers may have found a new way to reach deep-seated infections without wrecking the rest of the body. According to a study published in Military Medicine, scientists have successfully used a needle-free device to deliver medicine directly into the infected tissue. It pushes the medication through the skin rather than into the bloodstream, which helps avoid the common, dangerous side effects of antibiotics, such as kidney damage. Science has rediscovered a “forgotten” skeletal tissue […]

March 21, 2026 1

Health

Will Hypnosis Fix Your Gut Issues?

The gut-brain connection is very real – and could be the reason behind your stomach issues. When your irritable bowel syndrome is caused by mental stress, medication may not be the best treatment option. Our expert explains how hypnotherapy can help patients heal that mental connection and eliminate symptoms. Guest Information: Dr. Megan Riehl, GI psychologist, author, Mind Your Gut Dr. Megan Riehl is an associate professor of medicine and clinical director of the GI behavioral health program at the […]

March 21, 2026 1

Health

Death Doula: A Guide For Transitioning Into The Afterlife

Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts this week discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s left. Guest Information: Darnell Lamont Walker, death doula, author, Never Can Say Goodbye Barbara Hansen, mother David Hansen, brother […]

March 21, 2026 1

Entertainment

‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ star Nicholas Brendon dead at 54

Actor Nicholas Brendon attends the 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on April 15, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has passed away at the age of 54. The news was announced in a statement posted on Brendon’s Facebook page.“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” reads the statement. “Most people know Nicky for […]

March 20, 2026 1

Music

Mike Mills praises Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s R.E.M. tours

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mike Mills, bass player of R.E.M., performs onstage during the Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit and Concert at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on January 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy have been touring in celebration of the music of R.E.M. since 2023, and R.E.M.’s Mike Mills says the shows have given him some insight into his own band.“One of the ironies […]

March 20, 2026 1

Music

Ronnie Wood debuts two new Rolling Stones inspired art pieces

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs during the final night of the Hackney Diamonds '24 Tour at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena on July 21, 2024 in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)Ronnie Wood is not just a rock 'n' roll star. He's also known for his art, and he just debuted two new pieces of Rolling Stones-inspired artwork.The first piece, Philadelphia 1981 III, is a painting of Wood and guitarist Keith Richards at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium during The Stones' Tattoo You American Tour. […]

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