Over the past 60 years, nearly every aspect of everyday life has changed. From the disappearance of the family telephone to the rise of smartphones, from affordable housing to endless monthly subscriptions, modern life has transformed how we work, spend money, raise children, build relationships, and experience the world.
Then & Now: The Price of Progress explores the psychological, sociological, economic, and cultural consequences of these changes. Each episode compares life in previous generations with the world we live in today, examining what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and the unexpected ways progress has reshaped human behavior.
Has technology made us more connected or more isolated? Has convenience made life easier or simply more expensive? And were the good old days really better, or do we just remember them that way?
In the 1980s, American families paid their mortgage or rent, electricity, telephone, and cable television bills, if they had cable. Today, households face an expanding collection of monthly expenses, including smartphones, internet access, streaming platforms, cloud storage, and digital subscriptions. Many of these services provide conveniences previous generations could scarcely imagine, but they also create financial obligations that never existed before. This episode of Then & Now explores how the cost of participating in modern society has changed and whether technological progress has made life more affordable or simply more expensive.
16 Oct 2026
When Nobody Could Reach You: The Psychological Cost of Constant Availability
In 1985, leaving your house meant something very different than it does today. If you went to the grocery store, took a walk, or drove to the beach, nobody could reach you unless they happened to know where you were. Your employer couldn't send you a text message. Your friends couldn't expect an immediate response. And if someone called your house while you were gone, they either left a message on your answering machine or tried again later.
Oxygen administration is one of the most important skills an EMT must master, but choosing the correct delivery device requires understanding what the patient actually needs. In this episode of EMT in the Car, we compare the nasal cannula, nonrebreather mask, and bag-valve mask, or BVM. You’ll learn the typical flow rates, approximate oxygen concentrations, and clinical situations associated with each device. More importantly, we’ll distinguish a patient who needs supplemental oxygen from one who needs assisted ventilation. By the end, you should be able to recognize which device an EMT exam question is asking for within seconds.
29 Sept 2026
Chest Pain to Cardiac Arrest: How the EMT Recognizes ACS and Responds When the Patient Crashes
Chest pain is one of the most important complaints an EMT will encounter—and one of the easiest places to lose points by focusing on the diagnosis instead of the patient. In this episode, we follow a patient from suspicious chest discomfort through assessment, treatment, deterioration, and cardiac arrest. You’ll learn how to recognize acute coronary syndrome, prioritize airway, breathing, and circulation, and identify the moment your treatment priorities must completely change. We’ll finish with five National Registry-style questions designed to test clinical reasoning rather than simple memorization.
21 Sept 2026
Shock Before the Blood Pressure Drops
Can a trauma patient be in shock with a normal blood pressure? Absolutely—and recognizing that possibility is an important EMT skill. This episode of EMT in the Car explains compensated shock, the body’s attempt to preserve perfusion, and why hypotension can be a later and concerning finding. Two patient scenarios will help you practice identifying shock without becoming overly focused on a single blood-pressure reading.
21 Sept 2026
Airway Comes First: When Your Patient Can’t Protect Their Airway
An unconscious patient is on the floor, breathing slowly, and you hear gurgling—what comes first? This episode of EMT in the Car teaches you how to recognize an airway that may no longer be adequately maintained or protected. We work through abnormal airway sounds, altered mental status, ventilation, and the kinds of competing priorities that can make EMT exam questions challenging. You’ll finish with two practice scenarios and one simple rule to remember on test day: airway before answers.
17 May 2026
FAR Core: Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 – The Five-Step Framework
This episode provides a rigorous, step-by-step analysis of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the foundational standard tested extensively throughout the FAR section of the CPA Exam. It examines the precise five-step model for revenue recognition, including identification of performance obligations, determination and allocation of transaction price, and the criteria for recognizing revenue over time versus at a point in time. Through a practical mock Task-Based Simulation, this deep dive equips candidates with the analytical precision required to handle both multiple-choice questions and complex document-review simulations.
17 May 2026
How to Pass the 2026 CPA Exam on Your First Try: Complete AICPA Blueprint + FAR-First Strategy (Core + Discipline Breakdown)
The CPA Exam follows a “3 + 1” structure with three mandatory Core sections (FAR, AUD, REG) plus one chosen Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP), each a challenging 4-hour test mixing Multiple-Choice Questions and 50%-weighted Task-Based Simulations. This complete guide details the exact AICPA content weights: FAR (Financial Reporting 30–40%, Balance Sheet Accounts 30–40%), AUD (Performing Procedures & Evidence 30–40%, Risk Assessment 25–35%), REG (Entity Taxation 23–33%, Individual Taxation 15–25%), plus the specialized focus of each Discipline exam. Follow the proven “FAR-First” chronological game plan and targeted study approach so you can efficiently master financial reporting, auditing standards, federal taxation, business law, and your chosen discipline within the 30-month window and launch your CPA career.
15 Jun 2025
ANTIDEPRESSANTS DURING PREGNANCY MAY ALTER FETAL DEVELOPMENT
This episode explores how antidepressants taken during pregnancy potentially impact fetal development.
20 May 2025
LOW VITAMIN D LEVELS LINKED TO AUTISM, ADHD AND SCHIZOPHRENIA
This episode explores the connection between low vitamin D levels during pregnancy and increased risks of autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia in children.
20 May 2025
WE DISCUSS CANNABIS USE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
This episode explores the risks of cannabis use and mental health issues during pregnancy, offering insights into potential impacts.
7 Jan 2023
CAN DARK CHOCOLATE BE DANGEROUS FOR YOU
This episode explores the potential risks associated with consuming dark chocolate during pregnancy.
27 Jun 2022
WE DISCUSS THE PLACENTA
This episode examines the placenta and its critical role during pregnancy.
17 Dec 2021
SCHIZOPHRENIA LINKED TO INFLUENZA OR THE FLU DURING PREGNANCY
This episode explores the potential link between influenza during pregnancy and the increased risk of schizophrenia in offspring, offering insights into prenatal health factors.
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