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Faculty experts at Cal State Fullerton explain hot topics surrounding the news and culture.

  1. Jul 10

    The Friendship Formula for a Happier Life

    What if happiness isn't something you achieve alone? Dr. David Donely from the Department of American Studies at Cal State Fullerton explains why friendship may be the key to living a happier, more meaningful life. #friendship #keytohappiness #friends #calstatefullerton #csuf

  2. Jun 3

    From isolationism to global leadership: what happens when the U.S.A. rethinks its role in the world?

    Why does NATO exist? Why are some political leaders questioning its value? And what happens if the United States changes its relationship with its closest allies? In this episode, we break down the history, politics, and competing visions of America's role in the world, while exploring how events in Europe, Russia, and the Middle East continue to shape global affairs today.

  3. May 6

    The Hidden Dimensions of the Epstein Case with Dr. Siobhan Brooks

    Dr. Siobhan Brooks unpacks the intersections of race, power, consent, and accountability through a deeper look at the Epstein files and the realities many women, especially Black women, have faced for decades. A powerful conversation on who is protected, who is ignored, and how systems continue to shape both.

  4. Apr 3

    Henry David Thoreau: A 19th-Century Take on Work-Life Balance

    Long before conversations around burnout and work-life balance, Henry David Thoreau asked a simple but powerful question: are we living deliberately? His time at Walden Pond offers a lens to rethink how we define success, productivity, and meaning in our daily lives. #thoreau #henrydavidthoreau #meaningoflife #touchgrass

  5. Mar 23

    Punch the Monkey Explained 🐒

    Punch the Monkey’s viral story opens a deeper conversation about maternal bonds, survival, and primate behavior. Dr. Nga Nguyen from the Department of Anthropology at Cal State Fullerton explains how important maternal bonds really are for primates and humans alike.

  6. Mar 20

    Workers' Reality: Corporate Demands, Layoffs, and the Double-Edged Sword of Self-Employment

    Layoffs affect thousands at once, yet the burden is placed on individuals. Dr. Carrie Lane from the Department of American Studies at CSUF explains that as traditional work erodes, self-employment becomes a survival strategy, not a dream... and real freedom requires collective change.

  7. Mar 20

    Across borders towards hope in search of work, freedom, and safety.

    Dr. Allison Varzally from the Department of History joins Dean Jessica Stern to bring nuance in how we define immigration, and why the word “voluntary” doesn’t always tell the full story. #immigration #immigrantrights

  8. Mar 18

    Inside the Gulf: The Region at the Center of a Global Crisis

    The Gulf States may look small on a map, but their influence is massive. Dr. Zia Salim explains the countries, connections, and tensions shaping the region today.#straitofhormuz #irannews #calstatefullerton

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