EpisodeBack in Session
Despite fears of a virus resurgence, Virginia Tech and William & Mary both announced they will re-open in the Fall. What’s their plan for keeping students safe? And will higher education be forever changed?
EpisodeCycle of Life
Cyclists are taking to the streets in unprecedented numbers, and CO2 emissions are down. Is this a silver lining to the pandemic, or just a fad?
EpisodeReplay: Future Farming of America
Does “genetic modification” scare you? We get to the root of it and explore hemp as the new cash crop.
EpisodeWearing Down The Appalachian Trail
Not all Americans have been welcomed to enjoy the great outdoors. A discussion on the racist past of America’s national parks, plus the overlooked history of the Appalachian Trail.
EpisodeThe Future is Now
How should humans live in a world where AI systems are deciding issues ranging from medical treatment, electricity, prison sentences, and public assistance?
EpisodeRedlining and Reparations
The homeownership gap between whites and African Americans has exploded since the housing bust. It’s now wider than it was during the Jim Crow era.
EpisodeStirring the Pot
Home canning was always more than just necessity–a look back at history reveals the pride and creativity that went into stocking a pantry.
EpisodeEmoji Evidence
Be warned: everything you say on Facebook can and will be used against you in a court of law! A look at how courts handle digital evidence like social media posts and text messages.
EpisodeScience Out in the World
There’s a lot to learn in science class: the periodic table, the stages of a butterfly, but also … how to be an American citizen.
EpisodeFriendsgiving
For many, the Thanksgiving holidays are a time to gather with your biological relatives. But what if you don’t have the traditional, Norman-Rockwell family?
EpisodeStories to Tell in the Dark
A yellow-eyed witch who sucks the life from unknowing strangers; fish-obsessed ghosts who lure lone men to a watery death; and ghosts who call out in the voice of a loved-one, sealing a murderous fate. This week’s episode brings haunted stories for Halloween.
EpisodeEyes on Glass
Blown glass is one of the most beautiful and versatile mediums in art. Today, the art of glass blowing may involve up to date technology, but the essence of working with glass remains an ancient art.
