BYUradio Podcasts

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?

We all have English pet peeves (and judge people who break the rules). Why do we insist on proper English — and what does that say about us?

Utah Governor Spencer Cox talks about the “Disagree Better” initiative he’s launched as chair of National Governors Association

A “Stick With It” story from McArthur Krishna about coming to understand why others of her faith don’t share her enthusiasm for a specific doctrine.

Public education in America is in crisis. Are elected school boards the problem – or the key to a solution?

Owning a home is the American Dream. How has the decision to prioritize homeownership in the US shaped our communities, for better or worse?

It’s easy to assume medical treatments available in the US are safe and effective. Let’s challenge that assumption.

A “Stick With It” story about succeeding in standup comedy from TV producer and “Ye Gods!” podcast host Scott Carter.

A “Stick With It” story from tech entrepreneur Milan Kordestani about a viral tweet that revealed a blind spot.