America's Failing Experiment, Shyness, Family Resolutions

America's Failing Experiment (17:32) Dr. Kirby Goidel is professor in the Department of Communication and the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University.   Goidel is the author of, America's Failing Experiment: How We the People Have Become the Problem.“Passing the Buck” also known as, “The Blame Game” is often been seen as elected officials, governments, and presidential candidate’s favorite pastime.  Are the American People guilty of playing the same game?  Are we truly in charge of our own democracy? Dr. Goidel explains. Overcoming Shyness (1:06:19) Dr. Larry Nelson is a professor in the Department of Family Life at Brigham Young University. He received a doctorate degree from the University of Maryland and is affiliated with many societies including the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood and the Society for Research on Adolescence. Dr. Larry Nelson discusses how shyness affects adolescents and young adults as they transition into adulthood. Caitlin Thomas - Iconic Music (1:27:48) Each generation has their “most iconic and well known songs.” You know, those songs that we still know every word and are still known by younger generations. So what is it that makes a song great? What do they have that makes the stand the test of time? Caitlin Thomas explains. Family Resolutions (1:50:46) Heather Johnson, M.S., has been an adjunct faculty member at Brigham Young University for nearly 10 years. She is passionate about teaching students the principles behind successful families and the importance of families spending time together. Heather talks with Dr. Matt about setting easy family New Year's resolutions.