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Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America

As wildfire season stretches into winter and blazes burn hotter and faster than ever, former firefighter Kelly Ramsey reflects on her time battling fires during California’s brutal 2020 and 2021 season. This week – she shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its

todayJuly 6, 2025

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Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Last year by now, we were well into a Brat summer. And before Charli XCX’s megahit album, we had already received new albums from Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa. While Sabrina Carpenter’s album Short N Sweet

todayJuly 2, 2025

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America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

From McDonald’s to Taco Bell, fast food is in nearly every American town and city —but how did we get here, and what does our obsession with speed and convenience say about our culture? We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family. Guest Information:

todayJune 29, 2025

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Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education

A high-stakes legal fight is unfolding between Harvard University and the current administration. At the center: international students, federal funding and questions about free speech on campus. We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League. Guest Information: Elora Mukherjee, Clinical Professor of

todayJune 29, 2025

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Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… The first Stephen King film adaptation was Brian De Palma’s classic “Carrie” in 1976. Since then, there have been more than 50 films and more than 30 TV shows based on King’s work, with several more already in production.

todayJune 25, 2025

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The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care

More than one third of collegiate athletes have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lives. We speak with a sports psychologist about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus. Guest Information: Dr. Julie Amato

todayJune 22, 2025