Could service clubs be the answer to our loneliness problem?
Episode 272: We have endless ways to stay entertained without leaving home. But when it comes to finding friendship, purpose and a sense of be…
39:478 hrs ago
The Ethical Life
We voted. Is our work as citizens just beginning?
Episode 271: The votes have been counted, the campaign ads have stopped, and plenty of Americans are ready to think about something other than…
48:28Nov 3
If you could have any question answered, what would you ask?
Episode 270: What does your cat think about you? How different would your life be if you’d made one different decision? And how many people ha…
44:25Oct 27
Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures?
Episode 269: What does it mean to stand up for freedom, equality and human dignity when the country that celebrates those principles has so of…
48:21Oct 20
Streamed & Screened
Is “Wild Horse Nine” the latest great dark comedy? Hear from the stars!
When it comes to quirky, dark comedies over the past decade, a name that comes to mind is Martin McDonagh.
The British-Irish filmmaker has see…
27:16Nov 9
From ‘Dune’ to ‘Fockers’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ these are the films to watch
And just like that, summer is over and we’re past Halloween.
And for those keeping track, now through the end of the year, with opportunities …
27:46Nov 2
Who will become the next James Bond?
“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase, or a variation of it, has come at the end of the credits throughout the history of the franchise, includ…
33:31Oct 26
‘White Lotus’ favorites join forces in Hulu comedy-drama ‘Phony’
What if you were in a crash, and after waking up in the hospital, a loved one wasn't who they appeared?
That's the premise of "Phony," a new s…
28:31Oct 19
‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Whalefall’ and the naked truth of ‘You Can See Everything’
“Dancing with the Stars” returned in September for Season 35 of the hit ABC reality series, featuring an eclectic – as always – cast of celebr…
21:46Oct 12
'The Drop' expands on 'Snowfall' with a shift to hip hop
"Snowfall," a crime drama on FX that looked at the crack cocaine epidemic of 1980s Los Angeles, wrapped in 2023 following six seasons and 60 e…
28:31Oct 5
Penny Wise
Bad Google: How to Keep Bad Search Results From Putting Coal in Your Stocking
In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and Professor Jacob Montgomery from Washington University in St. Louis discuss whether consume…
31:53Oct 30
Holiday Shopping Trends & Tips: Early Intel That Could Save You Money
In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses early holiday shopping trends with guest Carl-Philip Ahlbom, an assistant professor …
27:18Oct 15
Fed Rate Hikes: Why You Should Care & What You Need to Do
In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses Fed rate hikes with guest Abhi Gupta from the Budget Lab at Yale University, who pre…
21:03Oct 2
High Credit Card Fees: When They’re Worth Paying & When to Stay Away
In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses when it makes sense to pay high credit card fees. In some cases, paying a fee can ac…
11:30Sep 18