Women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark made countless headlines and drew thousands of new fans to the league for her record-setting season. Now, she’s kicking off her first year in the WNBA. But despite her athletic dominance, her first year’s salary is just $76,000. It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.

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Ever wonder why your cat can’t stop nudging your legs, or why it takes your dog forever to find the right spot to pee? Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.

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We review the recent release, “Baby Reindeer” that’s been drumming up a lot of buzz online. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.

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We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.

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Even if you earn $100,000 per year, in most places across the U.S., this salary isn’t enough to be able to own a home. The housing crisis isn’t just affecting people in the lower class these days; it’s hitting individuals and families solidly in the middle class. Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing.

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51 percent of the American population is on Tik Tok. The average adult spends anywhere between 2-3 hours per day scrolling on social media. With people absorbing so much content these days, how are unrealistic posts or videos affecting our psyche? We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.

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We review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons.

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Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.

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Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social media accounts, and gossip threads or forums. How did celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment.

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By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This generation of Americans – born between roughly 1946 and 1964 – makeup roughly 21 percent of the American population, according the 2020 U.S. Census. In the decades ahead, experts say that the country’s population will only continue to trend older. As you age (whether you’re currently in your 40’s or in your 70’s) what you eat and how you exercise should look a bit different. We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.

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