Watching America

A lively discussion with Nancy Grden, the Executive Director of the Strome Entrepreneurial Center at ODU. Grden says everyone is an entrepreneur--we just don't all know it yet.

Dr. Carl Safina says we do a lot of talking *to* our animals, but not enough listening. Host Alan Campbell spends most of this episodes learning insights about the surprising complexity within the psyche of animals--and how similar we really are. After all, humans are animals, too. At the end of the episode, we have a special guest: Animal Communicator Jemila Ericson, who experiences a spiritual a...

Why do we cry? Why are there differences between the ways men and women cry? What is the evolutionary benefit of crying? We explore the topic with two experts who have spent their careers studying this distinctly human phenomenon. They share what they know--and what remains a mystery. Ad Vingerhoets is a clinical psychologist who focuses on stress and emotion. He has spent more than 20 years study...

Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine set out to make a documentary about one of their heroes, filmmaker Michael Moore. What they experienced changed their view about Moore and his films.

Listen to our extended conversation with Peter Boghossian from our "Sokal Squared" episode

Listen to our extended conversation with Helen Pluckrose from our "Sokal Squared" episode

Dr. Alan Campbell interviews radio host Larry Elder about his family, his politics, and what he thinks about the current moment in American culture. Elder has one of the most unique viewpoints in public life. It will be a challenging, deeply personal, and provocative conversation.

What advice would Martha Washington have for Melania Trump? That's one question we have regarding the history of the wives of presidents from the start to today. Journalist and author Ronald Kessler (The Trump Whitehouse: Changing the Rules of the Game) focuses on Melania Trump, author Kate Andersen Brower gives a sweeping overview of the job of First Lady and the women who have held it (First Wom...

Paul Currington is a storyteller who survived a suicide attempt several years ago. He talks about his methods of staying connected with others to maintain emotional strength.

Listen to our conversation with musician Michael Skinner, a suicide attempt survivor who shares his strategies for dealing with depression.

Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key provides psychological insight into the reason middle-age white men are the most at-risk population for suicide. Sergeant Kevin Briggs shares his experience working for the California Highway Patrol on the Golden Gate Bridge--saving upwards of 200 would-be jumpers. He now works exclusively on suicide prevention and intervention at www.pivotal-points.com

The subtitle of Mcleod's book is "New York City and the Literary Punks, Renegade Artists, DIY Filmmakers, Mad Playwrights, and Rock'n'Roll Glitter Queens Who Revolutionized Culture." Our conversation with Mcleod unearths connections (and literally, maps) between the movers and shakers of mid-century culture in New York City, San Francisco, and eventually, middle America.

A surprising and sometimes difficult conversation with Nicole Prause, PhD; Erica Garza, author of "Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction"; and Charles (a pseudonym), who is heavily involved in Sex Addicts Anonymous

Camille Paglia's latest book is "Provocations: Collected Essays on Art, Feminism, Politics, Sex, and Education." Paglia speaks with host Dr. Alan Campbell about her writings and her life.

Join WHRV for an intriguing, and thought provoking-journey across human paradigms, social beliefs and psychological evolution.