Greed, Power, and the Conflicts That Made Our Greatest Presidents (16:56)

Dr. Alastair Smith, a professor of politics at New York University and the Author of The Spoils of War.  We consider Presidents such as George Washington, James Madison, and Abraham Lincoln some of the greatest Presidents of the United States.  But for what reason?  Dr. Smith explains what Americans consider a great president.  

 

Liana Tan - Gratefulness (44:17)

This week gives us all a great opportunity to think about and remember what we’re grateful for. Today, our producer, Liana Tan, is going to share with us 5 people she’s grateful for who have changed her life without knowing it. 

 

How should we teach our kids to use digital media? (1:07:53)

Dr. Jenny Radesky is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan. She earned her MD at Harvard Medical School. She is a developmental behavioral pediatrician focused on low-income urban patient populations. Mobile devices have made our lives incredibly convenient. With a single click you can find out where your kids are, order groceries, or check next week’s weather. But with that convenience comes the danger of losing a sense of reality. That danger is extended to children, so how do you make wise decisions on how your children use digital devices? Dr. Jenny Radesky explains.

 

Caitlin Thomas - Unique Thanksgiving Meals (1:32:19)

It’s Thanksgiving week folks, and I am getting ready to stuff myself with some turkey and potatoes! But, Caitlin Thomas joins us today to talk with us about some families who don’t do the traditional meal for Thanksgiving, and we are going to decide which ones sound good and which ones sound just bad. 

 

Healthy Holidays (1:55:41)

Dr. Ron Hager is an Associate Professor of Exercise Sciences in the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University. His area is expertise is Chronic Disease Prevention. Dr. Ron with some ideas on how to have a healthy holiday.