π§ Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms β but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
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"Snowfall," a crime drama on FX that looked at the crack cocaine epidemic of 1980s Los Angeles, wrapped in 2023. The series now expands through "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga."
- Scott Rada
π§ Behind an idealized image of simplicity and community are difficult questions about education, healthcare, gender roles, individual freedom and belonging.
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Throughout cinematic and television history, religious programming has been a popular theme with an obvious, built-in audience.
- Scott Rada
π§ At a moment marked by isolation and distrust, in-person education may offer something especially important β sustained contact with people unlike ourselves.
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Shows and movies that touch on religious themes can have an enthusiastic and built-in audience, so itβs no wonder that filmmakers are eager to produce them when the opportunity arises.
- Scott Rada
π§ Can increasingly capable machines share human values? A troubling experiment raises questions for the hosts about rogue agents, cybersecurity and collective survival.
- Scott Rada
π§ Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.
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With summer largely over, itβs time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
- Scott Rada
π§ Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
- Scott Rada
π§ The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.
- Scott Rada
π§ The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.
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"Ted Lasso" is hardly the only show to reboot after calling it quits, but after starting the fourth season, we're wondering if a return to Richmond was necessary.
- Scott Rada
π§ A personal list of influential thinkers becomes a broader conversation about happiness, virtue, education and whether philosophy can genuinely change the course of a life.
- Scott Rada
π§ From everyday lies to artificial intelligence, the hosts examine self-deception, declining trust and how repeated choices gradually shape personal character.
- Scott Rada
π§ Grief rarely follows a single path. The hosts discuss public sorrow, private pain and why genuine relationships remain essential during difficult times.
- Scott Rada
π§ Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.
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Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series. Here from the stars of the new movie.
- Scott Rada
π§ From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.
- Scott Rada
π§ The hosts explore personal reinvention, lifelong obligations and whether pursuing fulfillment can justify leaving behind commitments, relationships and the people who depend upon us.
- Scott Rada
π§ Topics include confronting dishonesty, declining a destination wedding you canβt afford, using technology appropriately in nature and getting proper credit at work.
- Scott Rada
π§ As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
- Scott Rada
π§ From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
- Scott Rada
π§ Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.