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Saluting Our Sisters
During Season 4, Episode 5, we explore how much of life is shaped by forces beyond our command. While this realization can be unsettling, it also highlights the extraordinary power of resilience, adaptability, and support systems. We also pause to recognize the women...
Now What?
Now that the election has concluded, we can’t let this be the end of the conversation, but the beginning of a better one. While we can’t always count on our elected leaders to bridge divides, we can always count on our purpose, our values, and our ability to drive...
the Subtle Magic of Synchronicity
While Serendipity and synchronicity seem similar at first glance, they have distinct characteristics that make them unique. Serendipity refers to the occurrence of fortunate events by chance, while synchronicity refers to meaningful coincidences that cannot be...
America’s Plunging Population Problem
In our season 4 premier, we explore the factors behind the country’s declining population and their broad social, economic, and cultural implications. We discuss changing attitudes toward family, rising living costs, the prioritization of personal freedom, and how...
2024 Elections May Be Won or Lost in the Tech Space
Our Season 3 Premier, Think Wisely, includes a segment on the fake news, misinformation, and advances in artificial intelligence to sway and influence our decision. One of our guests, Augie Wake-McGinnity is the digital communications pod director for Digidems, a...
Those Who Know Aren’t Talking…
“Those who know aren't talking, and those who are talking don't know” is a familiar saying in Washington, D.C. It means knowledgeable people don't feel the need to talk all the time, while ignorant folks offer an opinion on everything. It’s the “paradox of ignorance,”...
Comeback of a 3-Legged Legend
The South African potjie – an iconic three-legged cast iron pot and culinary workhorse — is making a comeback after generations of being significantly overlooked. According to an article in Malay mail, “the potjie has almost taken on the power of a magic cauldron." ...
Immigration Vital to USA’s Growth
In our "Coming to America" 2-part series (Season 2, E 7&8) we look at how Americans' views on immigration are changing. While a majority still say immigrants strengthen the country, a growing number say immigrants burden the country by taking jobs, housing and...
Our Obsession with “10”
You may have noticed that we are a little obsessed with the number 10 at Black White But Mostly Gray. We launched The Gray on October 10 - that’s 10/10. Each Season consists of 10 episodes. We chose 10 because it represents what the famous Greek mathematician...
Beware of Gen Alpha and iPad Kids!
Seen as "a landmark generation," Gen Alpha (born from 2010-2024) is expected to be the largest in history at more than 2 billion people. The youngest members of Gen Alpha have been dubbed "iPad kids." “I need everybody else in my generation to promise that we are not...