Ryan Andrew Wilde

Last week Congress passed a historic bipartisan gun control bill; meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued a ruling which will expand the 2nd Amendment. We break it all down.

In a 5-4 decision, the outcome overrules Roe v. Wade and ends federal recognition of the constitutional right to an abortion after nearly 50 years. 

Food vulnerable countries are suffering most from Russia's blockade in the Black Sea, which is preventing much of Ukraine's grain and corn from leaving the country.

"Red flag" gun laws typically prevent the possession or purchase of guns from individuals who are deemed a threat to themselves or to others.

At Coosa High School in Rome, GA, five Black students were banned from hosting a Black Lives Matter protest while a number of racist incidents on their school's campus went unaddressed. 

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology developed a popular app called eBird. Its crowdsourcing data on bird movements and providing useful clues to researchers studying climate change.

We explore whether the presence of armed officers—commonly referred to as SRO's (or school resource officers)—on campuses actually make schools safer.

We speak with Professor Lorgia García Peña about being denied tenure at Harvard and her new book Community As Rebellion: A Syllabus for Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color.

Last week President Biden announced the U.S. would send 500 troops into Somalia. We find out why, and explore the history of U.S. military involvement in the country.

In the wake of the tragedies in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York, we explore the importance of culturally competent mental health care for communities of color.

In her new book, The Current Collegiate Hookup Culture, online dating researcher Aditi Paul talks about the “new” culture of sex on college campuses.

In the aftermath of last Saturday's attack, community-based providers are stepping in to address the food insecurity that continues to plague low-income communities of color. 

We explore the connection between racism in America and hate crimes, and consider why explicit racism has declined over time, yet racist hate crimes have recently increased.

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.  

In a new survey, almost all of American mayors say they have face some sort of harassment or threats. We explore what the data reveals about the health of our democracy.

Following the lifting of eviction moratoriums, housing courts are filling up with eviction cases to nearly pre-pandemic levels. We speak with advocates pushing for tenant protections.

Lake Mary Jane in Orlando, Florida is suing for the right to exist, the right to flow, the right to be protected against pollution, and the right to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Complex PTSD isn't officially recognized by the DSM-5, but for those who are exposed to prolonged and repeated trauma, Complex PTSD is very real.

Last November, four hours before he was set to be executed in Oklahoma, Julius Jones' life was spared by a commutation from Governor Kevin Stitt. But his fight continues.

Join us as we explore a galaxy far, far away!  We speak with culture critic Maya Phillips on one of our greatest enduring cultural phenomenons: Star Wars!