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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We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop.

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Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep upwards. We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.

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Getting started gardening may feel overwhelming – especially if you have trouble keeping a solo houseplant alive. (Trust me – we’ve been there.) But with some research and a small investment, the rewards of tending to a garden are lifelong. We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.

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Every year, 1.6 million teens in the U.S. between the ages of 13-17 experience homelessness. And that number is twice as high for youth ages 18-25. For this population, every aspect of life is a struggle. Basics like what’s for dinner, where to find clean clothes or getting connected to wi-fi to finish homework are all daily hurdles. Homeless youth are also at a higher risk of becoming incarcerated and ending up chronically homeless. We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.

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We review a recent action flick that’s been performing well in theatres, but, in our opinion, was a complete flop.

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Venus is an anomaly to modern astronomers. Its smooth surface is indicative of a younger planet – one that’s 500 million years old. Yet, Venus is much older with an estimated age of around 4.5 billion years old. We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.

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What exactly is a deep fake? In what context can this technology be used? And why are experts rushing to create new policies to control this new digital weapon? We answer these questions and more this week as we dive into all aspects of deep fakes and why they pose an imminent danger during this big election year.

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Roughly 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions produced in the U.S. comes from industry. This includes the manufacturing of consumer goods, textiles as well as the creation of building and chemical materials. Today, the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas still drive much of this production - even when there are clean, renewable energy sources waiting to be used. We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.

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Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake were two of the hottest pop stars during the 90’s and 2000’s. But has their time passed? We discuss their latest album flops and why social media has a lot to say about their return to the stage.

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