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Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Last year, HBO Max’s new series The Pitt was a little medical TV show that could. It was touted for being a Noah Wyle star vehicle that put him back in an emergency room and surrounded him by a cast of relative unknowns to deliver one of the simplest pleasures we have: a fun […]

This is Viewpoints Explained… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and even if you’re planning to keep things low-key this year, there’s a good chance it’ll still cost more than previous years. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are projected to spend about 26 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day this year. That includes gifts, dining, and experiences. So why do costs keep rising? Part of it comes down […]

Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position. Guests: Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career Consulting Laura Hambley Lovett, workplace psychologist, author, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic […]

For much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow? Guests: Sarah Weinman, journalist, author, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial […]