Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musician Riley Downing reflects on his creative journey and the release of his latest album, Landfill Poetry, through John Prine’s label, Oh Boy Records. The conversation traces his transition from working on a rural Missouri trash route to pursuing a full-time music career, a path that mirrors the working-class storyt...
Establishing a natural burial ground requires navigating complex land-use policies and overcoming public misconceptions regarding the environmental impact of human decomposition. Unlike traditional funeral practices that rely on embalming and concrete vaults, natural burial promotes ecological sustainability by allowin...
Postpartum psychosis and mania present significant, often misunderstood challenges for new parents, as highlighted by the experiences of journalist Erica Schwiegershausen and her husband, James Ramsay. Following the birth of their first child, the couple navigated a severe mental health crisis marked by unrecognized ma...
Public media fundraising relies on clearly communicating the necessity of financial support to sustain quality content that listeners value. Jay Clayton, an Individual Giving Advisor, emphasizes that listeners are more likely to contribute when they understand the specific, ongoing need for funding and recognize their ...
Professional athletes often struggle with media scrutiny and public speaking because their training prioritizes physical performance over communication skills. Sandy Jobin-Bevans, an actor and instructor with Second City, bridges this gap by teaching young players from the NHL and MLB improv techniques that emphasize a...
Young adults today face unprecedented economic challenges, with 18-to-34-year-olds reporting higher levels of pessimism than older generations. Despite this, Gen Z demonstrates increased financial responsibility, partly driven by automated savings and federal mandates like the SECURE Act 2.0. However, the rise of "fric...
Emergency room physician and novelist Eliana Megerman balances the high-stakes, unpredictable nature of medical practice with the intuitive, creative process of writing fiction. As a "pantser" who develops stories organically, she utilizes writing as a vital outlet to process the trauma and emotional intensity inherent...
Danny McBride explores the intersection of pride, insecurity, and "man-child" behavior that defines his most iconic on-screen characters, from Eastbound and Down’s Kenny Powers to The Righteous Gemstones’ Jesse Gemstone. These characters, often characterized by their over-the-top bluster and crass humor, serve as vehic...
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