When something disappoints you and ruins your entire day, that’s known as catastrophizing. We talk with an anger researcher about how this affects our mental health. Then, we get the latest on an investigation by ProPublica on college aid loopholes and explore online hate and mass shootings.
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When Things Go Wrong, Don't Catastrophize
When you forget your umbrella, stain your shirt, or miss an appointment, it’s easy to think that your whole day is ruined. We talk with an expert on anger about how to stop blowing things out of proportion, also known as “catastrophizing.”
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How Hate Spreads Online On Websites Like 8chan
Mass shootings over the weekend in El Paso and Dayton have left at least 30 people dead. One of the shootings has been tied to an anonymous online message board which has been linked to other shootings. We look at how websites spread hate, and what, if anything, can be done about them.
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Parents Giving Up Custody Of Teens To Exploit College Aid Loophole
An investigation by ProPublica Illinois finds that dozens of wealthy families are giving up custody of their children in order to get them need-based college aid. We talk with a journalist working on the project about the loophole and reaction from universities.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Ryan Martin Guest
- April Glaser Guest
- Duaa Eldeib Guest
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