WORT 89.9FM Madison · The Psychology Of Lying In politics, boldfaced lies are the new normal. According to the Washington Post, during his four years as President, Donald Trump uttered […]
Why Americans Own So Many Guns
When it comes to gun ownership, the United States is second to none. In fact, current estimates say the U.S. has more total firearms (over 400 million) than people (330 […]
Gun Ownership and Slavery Historically Linked
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Slavery And Gun Ownership Historically Linked The United States has 5% of the world’s population, but has 45% of the world’s civilian-owned firearms. U.S. residents are […]
Stereotypes Stubbornly Resist Education
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Stereotypes Stubbornly Resist Education Many of us would like to believe that people who consistently stereotype others simply don’t know any better. Surely, if we just […]
Confirmation Bias: Psychology Behind Why People’s Beliefs Discar...
Ever wonder why some people don’t believe the truth or facts, even when the evidence supporting it is overwhelming? It’s like what they believe is more important than the truth. […]
Psychedelics! Groovy or Far Out
Jimi Hendrix. The Grateful Dead. The Beatles Is Lucy really in the sky? Or not… It is not the ’60s. It is the 2020s (2021 to be exact). Psychedelics are […]