Midweek Musings

The Generational Divide Are Boomers really out of touch?  Do Millennials really only care about taking and posting selfies?  Why do we care so much about the characteristics associated with each generation?  This week, Evie breaks down the differences between generations, and why we pay so much attention to them today. To read more about generational analysis, check out the Pew Research Center:  h...

The Lone Gunman In the first episode of "Midweek Musings" Season 4, join Evie as she discusses and debunks the John F. Kennedy Assassination, and why people have reason to believe it wasn't as simple as a disillusioned, lone gunman. To view the official records of the JFK assassination, visit the National Archives:  https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk    For a diagram of the "single bullet theor...

Mind Over Matter?  Have you ever wondered if the mind can truly go farther than the physical body?  Can you think your way out of uncomfortable or painful situations?  In the last episode of season three, Evie will discuss the common phrase of "mind over matter."

Life's Little Questions On "Midweek Musings," we spend a lot of time discussing life's biggest questions.  But what about some of the smaller ones?  They're just as important!  This week, Evie speed-runs a plethora of little musings about life.

Are We Living In the Matrix? Have you ever noticed a "glitch" in the matrix?  Have you ever felt that maybe we are all living in a simulation?  This week on "Midweek Musings," host Evie Breitbach will discuss whether living in a simulated world is a true possibility now or in the future as well as some insight into the concept of "reality."

The Sinking of the Titanic:  Who's At Fault? When the Titanic sank just over 112 years ago, it was due to many factors all coming together to create the perfect storm.  But who's fault is it really?  Was it the boat's designers?  Its captain?  The lookouts?  Listen and find out.

Chaos Theory If you've ever watched or read Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, you may have heard of Chaos Theory, but what does that really mean humans don't truly have control of anything?

Hot Takes  Have you ever had an opinion you knew you should keep to yourself?  That's a hot take!  On this week's episode of "Midweek Musings," Evie will discuss your hot takes, and whether they are valid or not.

Women of History You Didn't Know About So often throughout history, women's accomplishments have been overlooked and gone unacknowledged. In honor of Women's History Month, Evie shares the stories of remarkable women from history that you probably didn't know about.

Astrology: Fact Or Fiction? Are Geminis really two-faced?  Are Leos actually confident?  Is life truly harder when Mercury is in retrograde?  Find out on this week's episode of "Midweek Musings" as Evie settles once and for all whether astrology is true, or something made up to entertain us.

Are You Really What You Eat? Growing up, we all heard the phrase, "You are what you eat," but how well does that really hold up against science?  Join host of "Midweek Musings," Evie Breitbach, to get to the bottom of this question!

The Surprising Logic Of Leap Years Every four years, we add an extra day to February- but why? How did we get here?  This week, "Midweek Musings" host, Evie Breitbach, explains the history and science behind leap years.

Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 2) Last week, Evie dove into the 36 Questions That Lead to Love in the attempt to make an AI chatbot fall in love with her.  This is the dramatic ending to that story, and you won't want to miss it.

Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 1) It's the day of love, but for those of you who don't have a Valentine, join host of Midweek Musings, Evie Breitbach as she attempts to get artificial intelligence to fall in love with her through the 36 Questions That Lead to Love!  It's hilarious, it's insightful, it's rizzy.  You won't want to miss Midweek Matchmaking.

The Age Of AI We've all heard of it, seen it in action, and maybe even used it ourselves: artificial intelligence.  On this week's episode of Midweek Musings, Evie breaks down the history and use of AI, as well as some of the ethical issues it presents in the modern world.

Wheels vs. Doors (With Chloe Breitbach) Join Evie and her special guest, Chloe Breitbach, as these sisters debate the question that has recently risen to prominence on social media: are there more wheels or doors in the world?  Make your predictions now, and prepare for battle!

Are Athletes Built for Their Sport? Usain Bolt, Gabby Douglas, and LeBron James. Some of the best athletes to date in their respective sport. The question is: were they born to be athletes, or did their intense training change their biology over time?

The True Meaning Of Christmas (Merry Musings) It's finally that time of year.  But what does "that time of year" even mean?  Dive into the true meaning of Christmas with host Evie Breitbach in another episode of Merry Musings, the last episode of season 2!  Midweek Musings will return in January of 2024, stay tuned!

How Did Holiday Traditions Evolve? (Merry Musings) There are certain traditions we practice year after year without questioning: setting up the Christmas tree, leaving cookies out for Santa, and even wearing ugly Christmas sweaters.  The question is, where did these come from?  In a brand-new Christmas mini-series, Evie will break down all of your Christmas tradition queries.

Is Water Wet?  It's the question that has started countless fights, torn apart friendships, and left everyone wondering if they were backing the right horse. That question, of course, being "is water wet?"  Join host of Midweek Musings, Evie Breitbach, this week to uncover the truth behind this polarizing debate.

Did We Invent Math? Math: We either love it or we hate it, but the real question is, did humans invent it or did we discover it in nature?  From the golden spiral to platonic theory, join Evie as she does a deep dive into the history and meaning of mathematics.

The Epitome Of Beauty Why do humans care so much about the way we look?  Is it wired in our biology, or is it the beauty business creating and profiting off of these beauty standards?  This week, Evie takes a dive into the history and effects that beauty standards have had on women throughout time.

The Villisca Axe Murders (Midweek Mysteries) It's one of the most haunted houses in Iowa, possibly the country. The Villisca Axe Murder house is the site of eight brutal axe murders over a hundred years ago.  The question that remains is: do the spirits of the Moore Family still reside in that house, or are the ghostly occurrences there just strange coincidences?

"Dad" To The Bone (Midweek Mysteries) In this week's episode of the special October series, "Midweek Mysteries," Evie tells stories that come from several different fathers, including her own dad!  From cars with spooky drivers, to a house with an evil feeling, these dads surely have experienced a lot of paranormal activities.

The Footsteps Upstairs (Midweek Mysteries) From ghosts that haunt St. Ambrose, to footsteps upstairs in Evie's house, this episode of "Midweek Mysteries" follows a few different stories that are sure to leave you scared out of your wits.