Episodes

  • The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling

    The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling
    Nov 2 2025
    Criminal profiling sits at the crossroads of science, psychology, and storytelling, but how much of it really works and why is there so much public fascination around these killers? We trace its origins from the hunt for Jack the Ripper during the 19th century in London to the data-driven age of artificial intelligence policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City

    Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City
    Nov 2 2025
    Across 400 years, New York City has drawn ambitious dreamers, risk-takers, and reformers who helped define not only the metropolis but an entire nation. From early settlers to civil rights trailblazers, we highlight some of the stories of ordinary people whose actions built the vibrant, diverse and progressive landscape that is New York today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate

    Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate
    Oct 29 2025
    Pop music often gets dismissed as shallow or overproduced, but its catchiness and energy have made it the soundtrack of generations. We argue why pop – and the artists behind it – deserve more respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From

    Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From
    Oct 29 2025
    Before the candy, costumes, and glowing pumpkins, Halloween was a night of ancient superstition. This segment traces how a Celtic ritual honoring the dead slowly transformed into a family friendly holiday that’s celebrated by millions of Americans each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist? | Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

    Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist? | Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over
    Oct 27 2025
    Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist? As artificial intelligence moves deeper into mental health spaces, chatbots are starting to mimic real therapy conversations. We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over For some, healing begins with a single stitch. From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

    Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over
    Oct 26 2025
    For some, healing begins with a single stitch. From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?

    Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?
    Oct 26 2025
    As artificial intelligence moves deeper into mental health spaces, chatbots are starting to mimic real therapy conversations. We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: Pfizer, Politics And The Price Of Treatment

    Viewpoints Explained: Pfizer, Politics And The Price Of Treatment
    Oct 22 2025
    President Donald Trump and Pfizer recently unveiled a new initiative, Trump RX, that promises to lower prescription drug costs for Americans. The plan proposes selling medications directly to consumers online at prices up to 50 percent lower. But with limited details and eligibility, questions remain about whether this move will bring real relief or is just a political stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins