Whoever thought, “This white, liquid substance from this animal look like its safe enough that I’m going to drink it.” Out of the many items we have today (whether its food, drink or something else) there was a person who first took the risk in trying it themselves. We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a series of flops in recent years. In a landscape with so much content, will this production company be able to bounce back and rebuild its brand name?

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Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has decided to ban all news content on these platforms in Canada. We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets.

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In 2012, researchers at the University of California-Irvine estimated that the average human’s attention span was around seventy-five seconds. in recent years, this number has dropped to forty-seven seconds. What’s leading to this continuing decline in our attention spans? We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.

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It’s been the deadliest year on record for wildfires in Canada. While California is typically the focus point for these events, the new reality of human-caused climate change is that wildfires are becoming a greater threat in areas never seen before. We speak with Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, about how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread.

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Millions of Americans rallied last month as two of the biggest film releases hit theaters. Yes, we’re talking about “Barbie” & “Oppenheimer” aka “Barbenheimer”. We discuss the massive revenues these two movies drew.

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ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence platform, has been dominating media headlines since its release late last year. We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI.

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The screenwriters strike in Hollywood is now in its third month. Last month, the Screen Actors Guild joined forces with the Writers Guild of America and called a strike. We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.

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Online retail sales are set to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2027. With so much growth in the market, retailers are investing big in artificial intelligence software that improves customer interaction, usability, supply chain and more. We speak with the Chief Technology Officer of Zenni Optical about how retailers are setting up for this new era of digital dominance.

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We discuss the ongoing screenwriters & actors strike that’s halting production on a large array of TV shows and films.

Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-almost-three-months-later-why-the-strike-in-hollywood-is-still-marching-on

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