The Measure of Everyday Life

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“The Measure of Everyday Life” is a weekly public radio program featuring researchers, practitioners, and professionals discussing their work to improve the human condition. Independent Weekly has called the show ‘unexpected’ and ‘diverse’ and notes that the show ‘brings big questions to radio.'

Episodes air Sunday nights at 6:30 PM EST in the Raleigh-Durham, NC, media market (and also are streamed internationally through WNCU) and are available online the Wednesday following the original airing. WNCU produces the show with major underwriting from the nonprofit RTI International.

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Board Games and Social Interaction

Aug 31, 2017

Are board games still a thing? Believe it or not, board games have gained great popularity in the U.S. and elsewhere over the past few years. Why is that and what does that teach us about social interaction? On this episode, we speak with Dr. Paul Booth of DePaul University about the recent allure of board games.

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Music Copyright

Aug 23, 2017

Who owns music once it's been created? Theft: A History of Music is a graphic novel that explores this question through the legal and ethical consideration of music sharing. In this episode, its authors, James Boyle and Jennifer Jenkins, join us for a discussion about music copyright.

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"No Media, Less Life?"

Aug 16, 2017

We spend a lot of time online. Why do some choose to be completely offline? How does this disconnection inform our understanding of media use? On this episode, Augsburg University researcher Christian Schwarzenegger provides insights on forced disruption, disconnection, and media non-use.

Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities

Aug 9, 2017

Sexual and gender minorities face increased risks of physical, mental, and sexual violence. Tasseli McKay and Shilpi Misra review what we know and what we need to know about violence and victimization in LGBTQ+ communities.

The Nature Fix

Aug 2, 2017

Why does being in nature make us happier, healthier, and more creative? Author Florence Williams shares her insights on nature's benefits during our visit to the Aspen Ideas Festival.