Religion for Breakfast
Vodou: Haiti's African-Derived Religion
In this episode we examine the topic: Vodou: Haiti's African-Derived Religion
PBS
Does the Rorschach Inkblot Test Work?
A psychiatrist holding up an inky blob and saying "what does this look like?" might be the most famous psycholigical test of all time. Originally developed by Hermann Rorschach as means of detecting schizophrenia, this little known and...
Religion for Breakfast
Exorcism Gaining Popularity in the USA?
More and more people are requesting exorcisms from Catholic priests in the U.S. according to a recent article in The Atlantic. What gives? Is this phenomenon actually happening? And if so, why? Andrew and Dr. Jason-Josephson-Storm team...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Bindig - Teen Television
Lori Bindig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Director of the M.A. in Communication at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She earned her doctorate in Communication at the...
Mediacorp
Exploring Indonesia's Undocumented Islands
In this video, a government mapping team in Indonesia is on a mission to find and register the country's missing islands. With the help of a drone, they discover three undocumented islands, but face challenges in confirming their status....
Encyclopaedia Britannica
How Accurate Is...? The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Learn about how the life of the real Billie Holiday compares with how it is depicted in the movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
How Accurate is...? Judas and the Black Messiah
Learn about what the movie Judas and the Black Messiah got right and wrong about the life of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry: The Blame Game and Environmental Consequences
This video explores the issue of forest fires caused by the palm oil industry in Indonesia. It examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for these fires, with the focus on small-scale farmers who resort to slash and burn...
Mediacorp
The Impact of Palm Oil: Controversies and Challenges in Indonesia
This video explores the impact of the oil palm tree on Indonesia, focusing on its negative reputation due to deforestation, climate change, human rights abuses, and land conflicts. It highlights the economic benefits and high...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong: Alexander Hamilton
Learn about what Lin-Manuel Miranda got wrong about the historical facts in the musical Hamilton.
Curated Video
The History of Memes
Did you know that memes have been around longer than the internet? However, the internet and social media have made memes an integral part of communication and culture around the world. Learn about the significance and impact of memes in...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Why Superheroes Are So Popular
Learn more about the history and popularity of superheroes.
Bloomberg
Sponsor Spotlight: Red Sea Film Foundation Supporting the Film Ecosystem
Mohammed Al Turki, CEO, Red Sea Film Foundation and Shivani Pandya Malhotra, Managing Director, Red Sea International Film Festival speak with Bloomberg's Ashish Verma, Global Head, Bloomberg Media Studios at the Bloomberg Screentime...
Bloomberg
Taylor Swift Ticket Frenzy in Singapore
Taylor Swift fans across Asia have flocked to sign up for United Overseas Bank Ltd.'s cards as the frenzy to get hold of the pop star's Singapore concert tickets heats up. Card holders get first crack at tickets for Swift's tour that...
Bloomberg
Rabois Says VC Is Investing More in Miami
Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss why he believes Miami is the next tech hub, what other sectors than crypto have seen momentum there, and what he thinks about generative AI.
Press Association
Dublin artist Emma Blake’s Covid-19 themed murals hit right note with singers
Dublin artist Emma Blake has created a series of murals using pop culture to highlight social distancing measures and to thank frontline healthcare workers.
The Tallaght native has won acclaim for her murals, with chart stars such as...
Bloomberg
The Retail Reality for Toys
Dec.19 -- Funko CEO Brian Mariotti discusses his company's pop culture inspired toys, the retail environment and the impact of a trade war. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Curated Video
Behind The Scenes Of The Scripps Spelling Bee With LeVar Burton
Christian Bryant talks with LeVar Burton, the host of this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and former host of "Reading Rainbow."
Bloomberg
K-Pop’s Next Idol May Get Discovered in This Neighborhood
Dec.17 -- In the trendy Seoul neighborhood of Hongdae, aspiring K-pop artists busk on the street and upload their performances online with the hope of becoming “idols”.
Curated Video
National Spelling Bee Contestants Share Insights On The Competition
More than 200 kids compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. A couple of them answered Newsy's questions ahead of the competition.
Curated Video
Trevor Noah Is Leaving 'The Daily Show' After 7 Years
Noah has hosted the late-night talk and satirical news show since 2015 and won an Emmy in 2017 for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.
Bloomberg
Rita Ora Talks 'Switching Up the Roles' for "Let You Love Me" Performance | 2018 People's Choice Awards
Rita Ora teases her "Let You Love Me" performance as well as talks about her incredible experience performing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the 2018 People's Choice Awards.
Bloomberg
Inside the History of L.A.'s Dingbat Apartment Buildings
Sep.24 -- Faced with a housing shortage, Los Angeles once had a solution. Developers in the 1950s and ’60s tore down thousands of older buildings and filled in virtually every square foot with aggressively economical two- or three-story...
Curated Video
40 Years Ago, 'E.T.' Was A Turning Point In Science Fiction
Though sci-fi is a common and popular genre in current times, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" was a game-changing film 40 years ago.