The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

For millions of older Americans, the dream of aging in place is colliding with the reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing. Retrofitting homes is often out of reach financially, downsizing isn’t the easy fix it appears to be, and without these changes, independence and safety become harder to hold onto in later life. We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on. Guest Information: Jennifer Molinsky, Director of the Housing and Aging Society […]

August 31, 2025 1

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Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress

Teaching today means far more than covering math problems and reading lists. It’s managing the ripple effects of the pandemic, lingering academic delays, and the daily pressures kids bring with them. Alongside the frustrations are signs of progress, as schools adapt with new resources and evolving approaches. In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year. Guest Information: Lindsay, fourth […]

August 31, 2025 1

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Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With “Weapons”

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2022, former internet sketch comic Zach Cregger took the horror world by storm with his $4 million dollar film Barbarian. Hinging on a millennial meet-cute at a double-booked home rental, Barbarian surprised audiences with its casting misdirections and mid-film rugpull to drum up an incredibly positive word of mouth that led to a $45 million domestic return in theaters and helped the film […]

August 27, 2025 6

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Viewpoints Explained: The Race To Improve Cancer Screening And Detection

This is Viewpoints Explained… As medical researchers continue to find ways to improve cancer diagnoses and patient outcomes, experts say artificial intelligence may play an important role. According to the latest annual report from the American Association for Cancer Research, cancer death rates in the U.S. Have dropped by about 33 percent. But, the disease is also becoming more common, and increasingly affecting young people. It is estimated that more than 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed […]

August 27, 2025 2

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Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo

Earlier this month, the online announcement of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” almost crashed YouTube because millions of Swifties flooded the platform. This week – we cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre. Guest Information: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, historian, pop culture expert, author, Pop Star Goddesses. Links for more info: Amazon: Pop Star Goddesses: And […]

August 24, 2025 1

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Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom

A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Guest Information: Lindsay, fourth grade elementary school teacher, Chicago suburbs. Kathleen Corley, principal, Red Cedar Elementary, Bluffton, South Carolina. Links for […]

August 24, 2025 1

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Culture Crash: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Is Back With New Music

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has released solo music before, but never quite the way she released her latest album, which doesn’t seem to have an official name but that the internet had dubbed “Ego.” The album is something of a choose-your-own-adventure collection, as Williams released all 17 songs as singles and encouraged her fans to put the tracks in whatever order they prefer. Beyond […]

August 20, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: The Lifesaving Tip That Could Save You In This Emergency

This is Viewpoints Explained… Summer’s not over yet, and if you plan to sneak in a few more beach trips and ocean swims, there’s one hazard you should be aware of: rip currents. These powerful flows of water happen mostly along ocean shorelines, and in some cases, the great lakes, where waves consistently break on shore. Rip currents form when water gets funneled back out to sea through a narrow channel. This creates a fast-moving current that can sweep swimmers […]

August 20, 2025

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The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again

Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman this week about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed. Guest Information: Alison Roman, chef, American food writer, author, […]

August 18, 2025