Arts Sep 01 Watch 2:40 A humble opinion on how digital surveillance by parents can put kids at risk Millions of students will be relying more heavily on technology this year to access their education. The companies behind these digital platforms will accumulate massive amounts of data as a result. But what about the tools and apps parents deploy…
Arts Aug 06 Watch 2:32 An essay on power and the police The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis this past May sparked protests nationwide, and even across the globe, about racism and police brutality. But for many Black Americans, more frequent and mundane interactions cause a permanent sense of fear. In…
World Nov 18 Watch 3:02 Is the distinction between migrant and refugee meaningful? Under President Trump, American immigration policy has been in the spotlight. While Trump may talk the most about stopping illegal entry into the U.S., he is also taking action to reduce the volume of legal migrants the country accepts as… By Dina Nayeri
Jul 01 Watch 3:00 In a difficult world, why kids need to know the truth Many parents struggle with how to set limits for their kids, to cultivate discipline and appropriate behavior. But what happens when it’s the world that appears unruly, and it’s up to parents to explain why? Author Karen Russell shares her… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 3:20 Reparations and why America’s past still shapes the present A House subcommittee held hearings Wednesday morning to discuss paying reparations to African Americans for slavery. The idea is shaping up to be an issue with some of the candidates running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, too. Novelist Sarah… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 2:43 Novelist Nathan Englander on how ritual fuels his writing Novelist Nathan Englander grew up in a highly observant Jewish family. As such, he was accustomed to discipline and observing ritual. When he left his religious community, Englander landed as far away from Orthodox Judaism as he could -- and… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 3:06 Poet Willie Perdomo on the value of writing letters in a digital world Texting and emailing have revolutionized the way we communicate, enabling us to be more efficient and stay in touch more easily. But they have also altered the dynamics of some of our most important relationships. Within this new digital communication… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 2:57 John Urschel on why every child should play team sports John Urschel is a mathematician who spends plenty of time alone in a room with his work. But before that, he played pro football for the Baltimore Ravens. One might think the two careers have nothing to do with each… Continue watching