BYUradio Podcasts

The US has double the traffic deaths per capita of other wealthy nations. Why are American roads so dangerous and what would make them safer?

The role of fathers is changing in America. Dads are doing more housework and childcare. How are families navigating this shift?

We’re exploring why America's childcare crisis is an equation we can't seem to balance.

Americans are obsessed with crime. But most of us are safer today than we’ve ever been. What’s driving the disconnect in our perception of crime?

What are the pros and cons of treating social issues - like violence, opioids, loneliness and obesity – as epidemics?

Many Americans with white skin have begun to think explicitly about race and its consequences. What does it mean to be white in America?

In this podcast episode, Julie and the other members of the Top of Mind team reflect on moments from previous episodes that challenged them to stay cu

A Stick With It series conversation with David Beckemeyer, host of “Outrage Overload,” about how to avoid the outrage trap in current discourse.

Floods are the most destructive natural disasters in the United States. Their damage is also the most preventable. Why are solutions to our flood prob

Homelessness in America is at a 17-year high. Ending it feels impossible. But some communities are making headway. How?

Why don’t more Americans vote in primary elections? Are open, partisan or closed primaries better for voter engagement?

Teen mental health in America is getting worse. What role do medication, sleep and social media play?

A Stick With It series conversation with Karin Freeland on how she finally face the terrifying truth that was holding her back.

A Stick With It series conversation with Carolyn Cohen, host of “Wellness While Walking,” about dealing with a disappointing diagnosis.

Tipping culture is changing in America. What’s driving tipflation and tipcreep – and what’s expected of consumers?

The US is seeing an unusual spike in union activity and public support for unions. What does this moment mean for the future of labor in America?

A Stick With It series conversation with Top of Mind listener Heidi Thorpe about finding empathy in the abortion debate.

Government transparency is a basic tenet of American democracy. But openness in government always has a cost. What’s the right balance?

American Boys and Men Are Falling Behind. Have we accidentally overlooked their struggles?

Between chronic absenteeism and shifting grading systems, we know many students lack motivation to learn. What can schools do differently?

A Stick With It series conversation with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, about political news bias and what news consumers can do about it.

Is perspective-taking (the ability to see things from another’s point of view) the key to overcoming polarization in society?

An inside look at Stick With It moments the Top of Mind team had confronting perspectives that challenged us while creating recent episodes.

Native Americans are reclaiming their narrative. A new wave of research, activism, and representation is changing the conversation.

We tend to think of immigration as always permanent. Could a shift to more temporary immigration, address America's labor shortage?

Fines and fees have become the default way we punish people; deterrence is the ultimate goal, but do fines actually deter bad behavior?

Several “Stick With It” stories from Monica Guzman of Braver Angels on the power of curiosity to bridge divides.

A “Stick With It” story from Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast and Instagram community about coping with criticism that feels personal.

America is in a moment of narrative crisis. Can we really agree on America's founding story? Do we even need to?

Who should decide how stories and artifacts of a cultural heritage are shared? What's the difference between appropriation and appreciation?