Raising Kids Once The Marriage Is Over

Raising kids in two homes isn’t just about splitting weekends. It’s about keeping communication steady and conflict low. We look at how separated parents can create real stability for their children, even when there’s a lot of uncertainty and the family dynamic have permanently shifted. Guests: Karen Bonnell, co-parent coach, author of “The Co-Parents’ Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient and Resourceful Kids In a Two-Home Family From Little Ones To Young Adults” When parents split and the courts get involved, it’s best […]

March 8, 2026

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The Pipeline To Power: How Historically Black Colleges Shape Leaders

For nearly two centuries, HBCU’s have been launchpads, shaping generations of Black leaders and strengthening entire industries. Even today, as these universities produce an outsized share of doctors, judges and engineers, they’re still pushing back against funding gaps and outdated narratives in America. Guests: Marybeth Gasman, professor, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University Jelani M. Favors, vice president, Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Current federal data shows that about thirteen percent of HBCU students are white, three percent are hispanic […]

March 8, 2026

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Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO’s Quiet Hit

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… For decades, HBO has been the prestige TV destination. With shows like The Sopranos, The Wire, and Game of Thrones to its credit, HBO is known for launching some of the most successful shows in the history of the medium. In late 2020, the network premiered a co-production with the BBC called Industry. The show centers on a group of young, ambitious investment banking […]

February 28, 2026

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Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure

This is Viewpoints Explained… Civil rights didn’t end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power. The post Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

February 28, 2026

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The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs

We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck. Guests: Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University Karissa Tang, student researcher on AI and youth employment, in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Business Links for more info: Alicia Sasser Modestino – Northeastern Faculty Profile […]

February 28, 2026

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Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered

Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage. Guests: Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Community College, author, No Human Involved Gabby Petito was a 22-year-old woman who went missing while traveling cross-country with her fiancé. The case generated intense media coverage and online interest, with […]

February 28, 2026

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Culture Crash: The Internet’s Favorite Song Isn’t On Streaming

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In September of last year, the band Twenty One Pilots released their album Breach, an alt pop rock offering from the hitmakers behind “Stressed Out,” “Ride,” and “Car Radio.” The album is a total force with an electricity and an urgency that’s potently felt in songs like “Drum Show” and “Center Mass.” One thing notably absent on the main album is its biggest social […]

February 21, 2026

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Viewpoints Explained: The Showdown At The Federal Reserve

This is Viewpoints Explained… President Donald Trump has been publicly clashing with the federal reserve and has made it clear he wants a different person in charge. The president has repeatedly criticized current fed chair Jerome Powell arguing that interest rates should be lower and that the fed’s apprehensive approach is holding back economic growth. That tension shines a light on topics that most people don’t think about very often: the broad power the fed has to shape our economy, […]

February 21, 2026

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When Family And Money Collide

Helping an adult child can feel like love in action until it quietly turns into dependence. We speak with financial psychologist Blad Klontz to understand how financial support – even when rooted in good intentions – can blur boundaries, strain relationships and create a long-term cycle that’s harder to break than most parents expect. Guests: Brad Klontz, financial psychologist, co-author of Start Thinking Rich. Living together in this day and age isn’t the problem and shouldn’t be seen as a […]

February 21, 2026