Viewpoints Radio
Sit down with Viewpoints each week as we report on social issues, the environment, history, food – you name it. What’s it like to give birth in prison? Could the plague resurface with climate change? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and produced by Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at viewpointsradio.org. Also, follow us on X & Instagram @ViewpointsRadio.
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Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Let Go Of The ’90S
A look at why the 1990s still loom so large in our collective memory and what our fixation on that decade reveals about the draw of nostalgia.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Dessert Trend That Re...
Once a sweet treat mainly found at grocery stores, this dessert has quietly moved into the mainstream, showing as stand-alone chains across the country. We look at why it’s stuck around longer than past food fads.
2 min
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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling...
Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a difference by changing our consumption habits and demanding improved policies that crack down on single-use plastics. Then, we unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships.
27 min
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Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult
We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships.
10 min
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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling
Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a difference by changing our consumption habits and demanding improved policies that crack down on single-use plastics.
10 min
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Culture Crash: Guillermo Del Toro Finally Meets...
Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and director Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein” arrives at last. We review the new film now streaming on Netflix.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: A Global Threat That’s Sl...
We focus on highlighting more positive news, we cover how one global problem is moving in the right direction and how this positive change didn’t happen by accident but required global cooperation.
2 min
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The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern Families | Locke...
24 min
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Locked Out Of Work: Women, Criminal Records & T...
As Illinois moves forward with a new Clean Slate law, we examine how these barriers shape lives nationwide, disproportionately affect formerly incarcerated women and what record-clearing policies could change for the tens of millions of Americans stuck in limbo.
10 min
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The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern Families
We explore why this imbalance persists and what real equity moving forward could look like.
7 min
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Culture Crash: Is King Sorrow Worth Reading? In...
With King Sorrow, Joe Hill turns a simple mistake into a decades-long nightmare. Here’s why his newest horror title might be his most gripping yet.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Holiday Leftover Mist...
We break down the simple rules that can keep your fridge (and your family) out of the danger zone during this busy time of year.
2 min
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The One-Hunded Year Anniversary Of Mount Rushmo...
25 min
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The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View ...
In this intimate portrait of a Michigan family stretched to their limit, we explore what it really feels like to live without a safety net in today’s economy.
9 min
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The One-Hunded Year Anniversary Of Mount Rushmore
A century after the project was approved, we have a conversation about the landmark’s lesser-known history and who gets to shape the story of America.
10 min
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Culture Crash: Train Dreams Is Netflix’s Newest...
We review what you’ll love about this film and why Netflix may not be the best option for the optimal viewing experience.
1 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Everything You Never Knew...
We dive into the 14-year project – from early concepts to the symbolism represented in the finished product.
2 min
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Saving Coral Reefs: Why These Animals Matter Mo...
Two ocean experts join us to share some interesting facts about these unique creatures and why people should care about their declining existence. Then, following an executive order that would reduce funding – which has since been overturned – libraries need support now more than ever.
25 min
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Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Aff...
Our experts explain how these funds are used to enhance local communities and civil participation.
9 min
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Saving Coral Reefs: Why These Animals Matter Mo...
Two ocean experts join us to share some interesting facts about these unique creatures and why people should care about their declining existence.
10 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Tiny Clues That Expos...
AI-generated videos now look startlingly real, but small inconsistencies in movement, lighting and context can still give them away. We cover how to spot these details and the importance of questioning what you’re really watching online.
2 min
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Culture Crash: Two “Succession” Co-Stars, Two N...
Two Succession standouts, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen, return in new streaming thrillers. We cover if the new releases are worth your time this holiday season.
2 min
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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tec...
Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. | The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups
22 min
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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tec...
We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents.
8 min
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The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups
We cover how these subtle pressures make break up’s feel even harder these days.
8 min