First on Top of Mind, what journalism has to do with democracy and peace. Then, how zombie story origins have evolved from black magic to viruses. And, for some people, audiobooks are more than just entertaining; they’re life-changing. Next, how smartwatches could help prevent the next pandemic. Also, why people who are anxious about or tend to avoid relationships often end up more attached to fictional TV characters instead. Finally, the number of kids experiencing serious depression and anxiety has been increasing. We’ll meet a therapist who’s designed a card game to teach coping techniques.