Code Switching What does it cost us to switch from our native language to another one? Why do we benefit when we switch social codes in conversation? How can we best navigate the nuances of language, dialect and slang in a multi-cultural world? Dr. Myles Durkee with The University of Michigan …
Grandparents and Caregivers Raising Young Children
What supports help multi-generational families navigate gaps in our culture? Parenting is challenging. It grows more complicated when it crosses a generational gap. New technology , societal bias, and legal systems often compound the difficulties these families experience. Michelle Anderson of the Appalachian Council of Governments and Pam Meeker-Stolz from Alliance of Relative …
Video Game Stories and Their Global Impact
How do video game stories develop and what is their impact on the world? And how do those story lines influence gamers in the real world? On this episode, we talk with John Staats, author and game designer, to learn how these vehicles of immersion captivate the imagination. Also at …
The Afterword about The Stories We Tell Around The Food We Eat
How do food and fellowship create opportunities for stories? Cooking is ancient, and every culture has its signature dishes. How do the foods we prepare and eat become part of our family stories? What are the elements of a recipe that endure the test of time? How can those …