Great Lakes Water Levels Rising, Lost Tolkien Recording, Learning To Be A Boy

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Common stereotypes of masculinity like suppressed emotions and aggression may not be particularly masculine at all. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak with a researcher who says boys are instead taught these traits at a young age. Then they find out why the water levels in the Great Lakes now seem to be on the rise, and explore the meaning of “The Lord of the Rings” using Tolkien’s lost recording.

Featured in this Show

  • Great Lakes Water Levels Bouncing Back

    After 16 years of below-average levels, water in the Great Lakes is on the rise. A reporter discuss the rising Great Lakes water levels, and what’s behind it.

  • Lost Tolkien Recording Reveals Real Meaning Of Lord Of Rings

    A lost recording of J.R.R. Tolkien reveals the real meaning of The Lord of the Rings, along with intriguing insights into how Professor Tolkien really saw himself.

  • When Boys Become Boys

    A lot of what we assume is natural behavior for boys is actually learned early in childhood, according to a researcher on boys and masculinity.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Erin Caughey Guest
  • Noble Smith Guest
  • Judy Y. Chu Guest

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