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Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future

The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week proposes a new framework to rebuild a healthier, more ethical global food system. Though there’s a lot of work to be done, we’re already seeing ongoing policy efforts and growing awareness around the world. Guest Information: Stuart Gillespie, author, Food Fight Links for more info: Gillespie Stubstack Gillespie LinkedIn Gillespie X Profile Gillespie Author Profile The post […]

October 26, 2025 2

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Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

For some, healing begins with a single stitch. From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects. Nicole Nehrig, clinical psychologist, author, With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories Gary Tyler, author, Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison Links for more info: Gary Tyler Artist Page at the […]

October 26, 2025

Health

Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe

In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn’t ‘should you eat humans for medicine’, it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?’ Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Guest Information: Richard Sugg, PhD, author, Mummies, Cannibals, and Vampires Links for more info: Sugg LinkedIn Sugg Instagram Sugg’s website The post Soul Eaters: The Hidden […]

October 26, 2025 2

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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?

As artificial intelligence moves deeper into mental health spaces, chatbots are starting to mimic real therapy conversations. We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist, author, Therapy Nation Jodi Halpern, professor, bioethics & medical humanities, University of California, Berkeley Links for more info: Jonathan Alpert Instagram Jodi Halpern UC Berkeley Faculty Profile 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Dangers of AI in […]

October 26, 2025 1

Entertainment

Lena Waithe reveals she’s working on movie with Issa Rae about friendship breakup

(L-R) Lena Waithe and Issa Rae attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)Lena Waithe may be working on the final season of The Chi, but she has another project in the works. She teases an upcoming collaboration with Issa Rae during her episode of Bustle's One Nightstand series.“I’m working on this movie for myself and Issa Rae. It’s a really cool idea about us being friends […]

October 24, 2025 1

Music

The Stray Cats release two songs ahead of tour kickoff

Stray Cats artwork/(Surfdog Records)The Stray Cats are back with new music.The Rockabilly band — made up of original members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — has released two new tracks, “Stampede” and a cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Teenage Heaven,” both of which mark the first new music they’ve released in six years.“Jim and I cut both songs in Minneapolis at Terrarium Studios,” Setzer says. “‘Stampede’ was an instrumental that I wrote lyrics for. I basically copied the guitar […]

October 24, 2025 1

Music

Bryan Adams added to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 logo. (Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)Bryan Adams is the latest artist added to the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.He joins a previously announced list of performers and presenters that include Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Tedeschi Trucks Band, David Letterman, Brandi Carlile and more.While the Rock Hall hasn’t revealed who Adams will be honoring during the festivities, he does have a connection […]

October 24, 2025 1

Music

Richard Marx’s new album, ‘After Hours,’ to feature Rod Stewart, Kenny G

Richard Marx 'After Hours' album artwork (Brandon Marx)We’ve got new details on Richard Marx’s new album, After Hours.The album is set to arrive Jan. 16, 2026, and will feature the new single “Big Band Boogie” featuring Kenny G, as well as the song “Young at Heart” featuring Rod Stewart. Other guest features on the album include Chris Botti, Randy Waldman, Tom Scott and Drea Tomè.After Hours has 13 tracks total, blending songs from the Great American Songbook with original songs […]

October 24, 2025

Entertainment

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ announces fan casting contest winner

'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' arrives in theaters in November 2026. (Lionsgate)The odds were ever in his favor.Lionsgate has announced that Devon Singletary is the fan selected to appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.Back in May, Lionsgate announced an open casting call for fans of the dystopian young adult franchise to act out their favorite moment, sing their favorite song or improv a scene for the chance to be selected to appear in the upcoming […]

October 24, 2025 1