Clearly Underrated

In this mind expanding episode we speak with Dr. Marcus Roller from the Center for Regional Economic Development at the University of Bern. He explains why Switzerland remains an underrated tourist destination, how COVID might change the Swiss tourism landscape, and why Switzerland's challenges and assets might be different than what you would think.

In this mind expanding episode we look at Jean Renoir's incredible film, Grand Illusion, with Bob Hudson, Associate Professor of French at Brigham Young University. This film has been universally praised by film critics going back to its premiere in 1937, yet aside from hard core film buffs and certain cinema classes, most people have never heard of the film, let alone seen it.

In this mind expanding episode we look at Apopo's HeroRATs and HeroDOGs. These animals are trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis and are truly saving lives. Anna Bouchier, Swiss Director for Apopo, explains how Apopo came to be and tells us more about these amazing animals.

In this mind expanding episode we look at young voters with Professor John B. Holbein. Despite the common narrative of voter apathy, John explains why this underrated voting segment is actually highly interested in politics, but face practical challenges that make them less likely to vote. 

In this mind expanding episode we look at Crocs. A shoe brand that is well known, but clearly underrated. Kelli Erdmann, a viral dancer, explains how she fell in love with Crocs, why they are so prominent in her life, and why you should try them too.

On this mind expanding episode we explore the clearly underrated U.S. Supreme Court case of Wickard v. Filburn. Ethan Blevins, a staff attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation, explains why this case deserves to thought of as one of the most important in Supreme Court history and just how far reaching its effects are.