Logging Off: Inside Australia’s Landmark Social Media Ban

Instead of pulling children off social media altogether, Grantham warns that the ban may just push them into digital spaces with fewer rules and less oversight. Australia has become the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media, forcing platforms to block millions of young users overnight. Supporters say the move draws a long-overdue line around online harm while critics feel that it could push teens into riskier digital spaces with less oversight. As legal challenges mount and […]

January 18, 2026

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Culture Crash: Our Tribute To The Acclaimed Filmmaker Rob Reiner

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Rob Reiner was a filmmaker, actor, producer, screenwriter, and political activist, and when he died recently there was an outpouring of mourning and love to honor his life and career. His life is better covered elsewhere, with lovely anecdotes from friends and family pouring in. But his DIRECTING career really was the stuff of a Hollywood legend. He gained fame as an actor on All […]

January 14, 2026

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Viewpoints Explained: How Much Do You Trust Online Reviews?

Why does everything you look up seem to have a five-star rating these days? This week on Viewpoints Explained, we discuss the widespread use of fake or paid reviews on the internet and what the government is doing to try and crack down on this misinformation. The post Viewpoints Explained: How Much Do You Trust Online Reviews? appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

January 14, 2026

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The Decision Most American’s Don’t Make Until It’s Too Late

About 60 percent of Americans don’t yet have a written will in place. People spend a lifetime working hard, saving money, building assets, but often never think about what would happen in case they suddenly passed away. We speak with life planning expert Abby Schneiderman about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online. If this past year has taught people anything, it’s that life is full of the unexpected, and can take a sudden turn at […]

January 11, 2026

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After The Fire: Tulsa’s Untold Reckoning

In 1921, a prosperous Black neighborhood was destroyed almost overnight – and then quietly written out of the historical record. This week, we examine how violence, silence, and selective memory shaped what generations of Americans were never taught. In the end, thirty-five square blocks and around twelve hundred homes were reduced to ashes. White mobs looted and burnt down businesses and systematically murdered African American residents in cold blood. Guests: Scott Ellsworth, lecturer, Department of Afro-American and African Studies at […]

January 11, 2026

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Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Let Go Of The ’90S

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Author Chuck Klosterman’s newest book is called The Nineties, and it’s a thorough look at the decade – its politics, its history and of course, its culture. One thing Klosterman said he thought a lot about while writing his book was how much things have changed since the 90s. For instance, he says the stakes back then felt different. For instance, there were different expectations […]

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Viewpoints Explained: The Dessert Trend That Refuses To Fade

Once a sweet treat mainly found at grocery stores, this dessert has quietly moved into the mainstream, showing as stand-alone chains across the country. We look at why it’s stuck around longer than past food fads. The post Viewpoints Explained: The Dessert Trend That Refuses To Fade appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

January 7, 2026

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Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult

Making friends as an adult is harder than it looks, with so many of us trying to juggle busy, demanding schedules, living in new places and dealing with a culture that discourages vulnerability. We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships. Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor, psychology, Clark University Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist, professor, University of Maryland, author, Platonic Links for more info: Quick Facts […]

January 4, 2026

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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling

How often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between 9 to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful microplastics into every corner of the planet and into our bodies. Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed […]

January 4, 2026