Have you thought about end-of-life planning? Would you like to be buried or cremated – or possibly have a green burial? While death may be a topic that’s shied away from, it’s something that each one of us eventually confronts head on. This week – we talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time comes. Host: Marty Peterson. Guests: Hayley Campbell, journalist, author, All the Living and the Dead; Cassie Barrett, Director, Cemetery Operations, Carolina Memorial Sanctuary.

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We discuss Paramore’s latest album release after a long hiatus.

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At the beginning of 2020, there were about 580,000 Americans homeless on a given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Fast forward almost three years and this number has stayed about the same. With basic living prices and rent still high, we share the many faces of homelessness and one inspiring story about resilience in the face of several challenges.

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It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. For me, I can remember feeling this way after reaching the top of a mountain after an hours-long climb and looking onto the vast horizon, or after watching the film Inception in theatres for the first time and being blown away by the soundtrack. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit this emotion.

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We talk about the new murder mystery TV show, “Poker Face” that’s now streaming on Peacock.

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Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights across the U.S., leading to thousands of delayed flights and major headaches for travelers. In short, this outage was caused by a widespread system failure of the air traffic control system. Without it, pilots are essentially flying dark with no news of ground conditions, weather updates, etc. In the days and weeks following, this incident has raised many questions about the aging software and systems that we heavily rely upon. We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.

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The Wild, Wild West: cowboys, shootouts, open prairies & gold mines galore. While this is a common stereotype surrounding the colonial West, there’s much more about this region and period than meets the eye. For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us this week to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.

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The Oscars are right around the corner. Here are some of our favs that’ve received an Oscar nod.

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Economic uncertainty is on the minds of millions of Americans. Part of this uncertainty stems from continuing inflation and instability plaguing global markets. We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes.

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Higher prices at the grocery store – from eggs to meat to specialty items – dictate what many Americans buy and cook throughout the week. While it can be difficult to pull back on the items we like, this shift in diet is nothing new. Across history – war, famine, economic instability has affected what Americans choose to spend their money on. Even today, the current economic uncertainty has shifted recipes and food trend. This week, we rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to find new recipes and get creative with the limited number of ingredients they could afford.

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