How far has COVID set back students?
American schools have not recovered from the pandemic. On average, schools have lost half a grade level in math and a little less than that in reading. Some students have rebounded, but others are in ...
8 Mai 202429min
Forgiving what you can’t forget
We’ve all held a grudge. As humans, we’ve all been hurt — and have hurt others. Forgiveness can be a way to release those negative emotions. What’s more, recent research shows forgiveness is linked to...
24 Apr 202428min
The promise and peril of AI
The capabilities of artificial intelligence have fallen short of human imagination. They’re now catching up, advancing at an alarming rate. It raises the question: How do we develop these technologies...
10 Apr 202427min
What dying people actually need
Nothing is certain except death and taxes. Yet the inevitability of death doesn’t prevent the discomfort and uncertainty felt by those facing the end of their lives. Many experience long deaths in hos...
27 Mar 202426min
Climate alignment is no easy task
The planet is only getting hotter. Significant resources need to be devoted to both climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, requiring cooperation at all levels of governance. But what do we do when...
13 Mar 202423min
Our democracy problem
In recent years, American democracy has withstood the damage of bitter polarization and a growing distrust of institutions, but there are some who worry the worst is yet to come. In this episode, host...
28 Feb 202432min
Lonely? You’re not alone.
Occasional loneliness is normal, but what’s happening in the U.S. right now is not. In this episode, host Samantha Laine Perfas welcomes public health expert Jeremy Nobel and education researcher Mile...
14 Feb 202426min
How much drinking is too much?
Is drinking any amount of alcohol bad for you? Studies are mixed, leaving people confused about the type of relationship they should have with alcohol. In this episode, host Samantha Laine Perfas talk...
31 Jan 202423min
