From December 23rd to January 3rd, we’ll be revisiting some of our most listened to Think conversations of 2024. If you missed ’em the first time, this is a great way to catch up!
Is your culture cool with therapy? (12/23 12 p.m. CT)
The history of Gospel music (12/24 12 p.m. CT)
Shayla Harris is director and producer of a new PBS documentary series called “Gospel,”. She explains the legacy of this American art form. This episode originally aired February, 12th.
Paris through the eye of a food writer (12/25 12 p.m. CT)
Ruth Reichl, former editor of Gourmet magazine talks about her new novel, which tells the story of a woman one a life-changing culinary trip to France. This episode originally aired May 13th, 2024.
A just world starts with imagination (12/26 12 p.m. CT)
Ruha Benjamin, a professor at Princeton University shares why we are failing at imagining a better world and how thinking big is the path to unlocking good. This episode originally aired February 21st, 2024.
Calming your brain in a busy world (12/27 12 p.m. CT)
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, physician and chief wellness officer for Evolution Hospitality discusses what she calls the “busy brain” – linked to insomnia, ADD and anxiety – and offers strategies to tame overactive minds. This episode originally aired January 24th, 2024.
From Charley Pride to Beyoncé: The Black roots of country music (12/30 12 p.m. CT)
Could animals possibly understand death? (12/31 12 p.m. CT)
Susana Monsó is the associate professor of philosophy in the Department of Logic in Madrid. She discusses what animals know about dying – from mourning rituals to attempts at saving lives. This episode originally aired October 18th, 2024.
How to actually motivate young people (1/1 12 p.m. CT)
UT-Austin psychology professor David Yeager explains how to be a supportive mentor for youth age 10-25 – when their brains are still taking shape. This episode originally aired on August 20th, 2024.
A.I. is coming for knowledge workers (1/2 12 p.m. CT)
Dennis Yi Tenen, associate professor at Columbia University talks about why we shouldn’t be afraid that A.I. is coming for jobs. This episode originally aired March 7th, 2024.
The benefits of being in your feels (1/3 12 p.m. CT)
This hour, host Krys Boyd talks about how we can find fulfillment in experiencing the bittersweet parts of life, how sensitive people can use their temperament as a strength. This episode originally aired October 10th, 2024
