The Search Bar Podcast

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Welcome to The Search Bar.

You've got questions, so let's find some answers. Bypass Google and hear from Central Michigan University's team of experts as they help answer some of the internet's most asked questions.

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How do I apply to college?

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding the college application process.

| 20 minutes

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Why are difficult conversations important?

Why is it so hard to have difficult conversations about uncomfortable or polarizing issues? And what are some of the best and worst things you can say when disagreeing with someone?

| 22 minutes

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How can I reduce my family's screen time?

How does excessive screen time impact our health? And what are some ways to regain control and reduce screen time altogether?

| 19 minutes

Why is good leadership important?

What is leadership and why should we care about it? What makes an effective leader? And can followers be leaders?

| 19 minutes

What are the ethical concerns with AI?

With continued advancements in Artificial Intelligence, what are some of the biggest ethical concerns around AI when it comes to creating content, the entertainment industry, misinformation and its use in the military?

| 19 minutes

What's the difference between stress and anxiety?

What signs let us know when someone is becoming overwhelmed? And what steps can we take when we start feeling overwhelmed? Melissa Hutchinson joins us on The Search Bar.

| 16 minutes

How do I stand out in my job search?

How can you add more experience to your resume? How can you improve your personal brand? And, where do you start when thinking about a career change?

| 15 minutes

What is inflation?

What's causing inflation and rising interest rates, and what can you do to better navigate an economy that's much different than it was not that long ago?

| 15 minutes

How do I protect my teen on social media?

Nearly all teenagers in the U.S. use social media. How is it impacting mental health? What steps can people take to keep their kids safe on social media?

| 15 minutes

Meet your host

Adam Sparkes is a nearly 20-year veteran of commercial, editorial, news and travel photography. A lover of news, pop culture, board games and gluten-free pizza, Adam is eternally curious to learn about anything and everything.

In addition to his role as host for “The Search Bar,” Adam serves as CMU’s associate director of multimedia and photography where he can be found crawling on the ground or sprinting down the sidelines to get the perfect shot.

A bearded man wearing glasses, a sport coat, red shirt and headphones sits in front of a microphone at a table. A Fire Up Chips banner hangs on a maroon backdrop in the background.

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