The Atlantic’s Katherine Wu discusses the possibilities of what an endemic future might look like and how humans will need to learn to co-exist with this virus.
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The ugly history of fast fashion
Sofi Thanhauser of the Pratt Institute discusses her research into linen, cotton, silk, synthetics, and wool, how they shaped civilization and why, today, fashion has become a leading producer of pollution on the planet.
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Who can stop Russia from invading Ukraine?
David J. Kramer of the Bush Institute discusses Russia’s motives, the Western response to the growing conflict, and if there will be war in Europe.
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What’s lost when English dominates the world
Linguist and lawyer Rosemary Salomone talks about the implications for a world dominated by English – from legal issues to class divisions.
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Did humans evolve to need meat?
Roanne van Voorst is a futures-anthropologist, and she joins us to discuss her vision for a world not reliant on meat for food or clothing.
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It’s time to retire retirement
Bradley Schurman, founder and CEO of The Super Age, a global strategic research and advisory firm, discusses what he sees as a social and market force tipping point: when 20 percent or more of a given population is over age 65.
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Channeling your anger for change
Philosophy professor Myisha Cherry talks about why the fight against racism means breaking rules and making people angry.
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Tips for joining the Great Resignation
This hour, we’ve got help for millions of Americans taking advantage of a workers’ job market.
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Strangers are friends you haven’t met yet
Valarie Kaur is a Sikh activist, lawyer, filmmaker and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, and she joins us to talk about her approach to conflict resolution and why she says every interaction we have should begin with love.
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Pharaohs wrote the playbook for today’s dictators
UCLA Egyptologist Kara Cooney discusses her research into the Egyptian pharaohs and why their system of rule and religious beliefs can help us to understand why the many still so often give power to the few.
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It’s surprisingly expensive to be homeless
Lori Teresa Yearwood talks about the fines and fees that those who find themselves homeless incur – and the devastating consequences they have on the path to recovery.
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How America mythologizes war
West Point English professor Elizabeth D. Samet talks about the picture of American exceptionalism that emerged post-World War II, the ways it has shaped domestic and foreign policy, and the myths it created.
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