Mary Steffenhagen appears in the following:
Does It Matter If We Were "Born This Way"?
Thursday, June 23, 2022
For decades, the debate around LGBTQ rights has hinged on questions about why we are who we are. But does it really matter?
A Supreme Court Roundup
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
We catch up on some recent SCOTUS decisions and look at some of the big cases we're still waiting on.
Mega Methane in Bovine Belches but Kelp is On the Way
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
We discuss the benefits of seaweed for humans and cows with Jaclyn Robidoux at the University of Maine’s Sea Grant program.
Becoming Afropunk
Monday, June 20, 2022
We speak with James Spooner, director of the 2003 documentary Afro-Punk, about his new graphic novel memoir: The High Desert. Black. Punk. Nowhere.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The new documentary, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, delves into the nuanced life of the civil rights icon, who did far more in her lifetime than simply sit on the bus.
The Biases Behind Predictive Algorithms for Child Welfare Tracking
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Human biases lead to a real-life "Minority Report" where minorities are disproportionately targeted by child welfare tracking algorithms.
Is Pride Too Commercialized?
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Have corporate sponsorships diluted Pride’s political legacy?
Redistricting and Primaries in California
Monday, June 13, 2022
We're headed to the nation's most populous state to see what happened in the primaries.
Raising the Barre for Ballet Workers
Thursday, June 09, 2022
A conversation about the conditions ballet dancers face with Chloe Angyal, author of “Turning Pointe: How a New Generation of Dancers is Saving Ballet From Itself.”
A Real-Life Top Gun Maverick
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
We talk to the first female pilot to graduate from the United States Navy's Strike Fighter Weapons School, the elite program seen in the Top Gun movie franchise.
The Bible from an Indigenous Perspective
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
A new version of the Christian New Testament infuses Indigenous storytellers’ oral cultures and traditions into the ancient text.
Dogs Who Serve
Monday, June 06, 2022
Can training a service dog be therapeutic? Some military veterans are finding it can be.
Remembering NYC's "Forgotten" Women's Prison
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
We're looking inside a bygone landmark in queer history and learning how it impacted the modern movement for queer rights.
Voting, Primaries and Redistricting in the South
Friday, May 27, 2022
We're hitting the long road to midterms, starting in Georgia, Texas and North Carolina.
Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Gun violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis, with a ripple effect that impacts all of us, even if we are not directly experiencing the violence ourselves.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
We look at how experiencing social isolation and loneliness can contribute to mental health issues for older adults.
Love on the Spectrum
Monday, May 23, 2022
The docu-reality show Love on the Spectrum comes to the U.S—we speak with the show creator and a participant.
Canada's Residential School System
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Connie Walker, investigative reporter and host of the Gimlet Media podcast Stolen, discusses Canada’s history of Indigenous residential schools and its impact on her own family.
Will Curfews and Regulations Curb Gun Violence?
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
We hear from Jonathan Metzl about the history of curfews and the future of gun regulations in the U.S.
The Political Power of White Evangelicals
Monday, May 16, 2022
Since the 1970s, white evangelicals have become increasingly influential in American politics. We explore the past, present and future of white evangelical power in America.
