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Interested in human behavior and how people think? The Measure of Everyday Life explores ideas about how we live and why people act as they do. Independent Weekly has called the show "unexpected" and "diverse" and says the show "brings big questions to radio." Join host Dr. Brian Southwell (@BrianSouthwell) as he explores the human condition. Episodes air each Sunday night at 6:30 PM in the Raleig... more

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What we know about the environment reflects in part what we learn through news coverage. How do journalists cover stories about the environment? Has that changed? What will the future look like? On this episode, we talk with Suzannah Evans Comfort of... more

You might know how difficult it can be to wake a sleeping teenager. It turns out that teenagers in the U.S. may not be getting enough sleep, though. On this episode, we talk with public health researcher Rachel Widome of the University of Minnesota a... more

Depression affects many people around the world with implications for daily interactions between people. What do we know about long-term consequences of depression for our health? On this episode, we talk with Jody Greaney of the University of Delawa... more

We have been building dams for hundreds of years, many of which you can find today across the U.S., and yet we often haven't investigated how to use these technologies to balance societal concerns and benefits. On this episode, we talk with Smit Vasq... more

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Recent Guests

Suzannah Evans Comfort
Journalism professor, Media School, Indiana University; author of The Environmental Beat
Indiana University
Episode: How Journalists Report on Our Environment
Rachel Widome
Public health researcher at University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Are Teenagers Getting Less Sleep?
Jody Greaney
Professor in health behavior and nutrition at the University of Delaware
University of Delaware
Episode: Depression and Future Heart Health
Smit Vasquez Caballero
Research economist at RTI International, collaboration with The Nature Conservancy
RTI International
Episode: Saving Rivers, Improving Economies
Kristen Giombi
Senior researcher at RTI International
RTI International
Episode: Who Gets Caregiving?
Haneen Khreis
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge and faculty member at Texas A&M University
University of Cambridge and Texas A&M University
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Christopher Galik
Professor at North Carolina State University, Climate Sustainability Academy
North Carolina State University
Episode: When Communities Need to Relocate
Shael Norris
Founding director of SafeBAE, survivor-founded and youth-led organization
SafeBAE
Episode: Reducing Tolerance for Sexual Assault
Leigh Ann Henion
Author of Night Magic, Adventures among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marvels of the Dark
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Episode: Being Awake at Night

Host

Brian Southwell
Host of the show; RTI International researcher and project lead involved in a wide range of social science topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Dr. Brian, host of The Measure of Everyday Life Podcast, highlights all human behavior and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Sociology Supreme

    Brian and his highly knowledgeable guests are making sociology fun again! The wide variety of topics they cover and the engaging way in which they deliver them had me hooked from my very first listen. They’re also personable and funny, which let’s be honest; isn’t always the easiest to find in the Sociology world. Thanks for putting out such a great show Brian - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Joy B.
    United States8 years ago
  • Hurray for Social Science Podcasts!

    The Measure is the best interview podcast for social science topics. I’ll let that previous sentence sink in for a moment to appreciate where we are as a civilization technologically-speaking.

    Dr. Brian Southwell speaks with researchers and the resulting interviews are informative, insightful, and exceptionally interesting. My brain feels like it’s exercising (in the best way possible) when I listen.

    Oh, and because I know it matters to me... don’t worry, the sound quality is beautiful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WuKAZUKI
    United States9 years ago
  • Straightforward, diverse topics, great interviews

    Brian Southwell is an excellent interviewer, and his guests are not only expert but great storytellers. These episodes are short on time and long on information that is interesting to both those knowledgeable about the social sciences and those unfamiliar. In particular, the topics are usually those relegated to the halls of academia, but Brian and his guests make them interesting and accessible to the broader public. If there is any issue you think you'd like to know more about, I recommend fin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristiePS
    United States9 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    Some visiting this podcast page may not be sure why social science is important, but if topics like marijuana policy and how your economic status affects your health sound interesting, you will love this podcast. Southwell does a wonderful job probing his guests to give listeners a thoughtful discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peytwan
    United States11 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests often credit the host for thoughtful questioning and a collaborative interview style.
Thoughtful, accessible conversations that make social science feel relevant to everyday life.
The show seems to balance academic rigor with broad public appeal.
High-quality interviews with strong sound and clear questions for busy listeners.
Guests are expert yet engaging, making complex topics easy to grasp.
These insights are likely to attract guests who want to translate research into real-world impact.
Audience frequently cites learning something new and feeling intellectually stimulated after episodes.
The show covers diverse topics beyond typical sociology fare, often with policy relevance.
Overall, listeners view the host and guests as credible sources of social science insight.
Listeners appreciate the practical takeaways and evidence-based discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Journalists Report on Our Environment
Q: What needs to change to improve professional opportunities for environmental journalists?
Investing in environmental reporting at the leadership level, recognizing audience demand, supporting specialized environmental beats, and promoting entrepreneurial paths (like newsletters or independent outlets) are crucial for sustainable, high-quality coverage.
How Journalists Report on Our Environment
Q: Why does environmental journalism face stigma about advocacy, and how do reporters navigate that tension?
The stigma arises from concerns about bias when reporting on environmental issues, but many journalists distinguish between advocacy and informed, evidence-based reporting. Over time, mainstream outlets have moved away from giving undue weight to climate skeptics and toward rigorous, sourced coverage, while some reporters embrace a more mobilizing role without sacrificing professionalism.
How Journalists Report on Our Environment
Q: Has our situation improved in terms of environmental reporting, and what explains the current state?
There has been significant improvement, especially in climate journalism, with broader framing of climate change as a social, ecological, and economic issue. However, coverage remains imperfect and often under-supported by newsroom leadership, leading to continued reliance on entrepreneurial and independent outlets.
How Journalists Report on Our Environment
Q: How extensively do journalists actually cover stories about the environment, and has that changed over time?
Environmental coverage has grown in certain periods (notably during the 1960s-70s with new legislation and Earth Day) but has remained under-covered overall, often filled by non-traditional or activist outlets. Today, climate and environmental journalism are more nuanced and expansive, though still not as comprehensive as public interest would justify.
Are Teenagers Getting Less Sleep?
Q: What can communities do to address this, beyond telling teens to go to bed earlier?
Policy and practical steps include delaying school start times, reducing late-night homework or assignments due at midnight, and fostering community-wide shifts in sleep culture and household habits around screens and routines.

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The show centers on human behavior, health, environment, and policy, featuring conversations with researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders who translate complex social science into practical insights. Episodes blend empirical studies with real-world implications, exploring topics from mental health and caregiving to climate-related governance, urban health, and education. Across episodes, the host often probes methodological challenges, equity, and the societal impacts of research, producing concise, accessible discussions that help listeners understand how ideas in science and policy play out in everyday life. A notable strength is the diversity of topics and guests, ranging from university researchers to RTI International experts, ... more

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1. Suzannah Evans Comfort
2. Rachel Widome
3. Jody Greaney
4. Smit Vasquez Caballero
5. Kristen Giombi
6. Haneen Khreis
7. Christopher Galik
8. Shael Norris

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