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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Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its...
Why is stoning still used as a form of capital punishment in several countries around the world? We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.
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Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
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1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isola...
We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.
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Culture Crash: The Composing Genius Of Trent Re...
There are some movies that we watch where we love the soundtrack as much, or sometimes more, than the film itself. We cover the new film, Challengers and why its musical score is a fantastic listen.
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Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable ...
23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.
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What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
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“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets...
Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.
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Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Netflix Hit “B...
We review the recent release, “Baby Reindeer” that’s been drumming up a lot of buzz online. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.
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Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s B...
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
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The Housing Squeeze: How Communities Are Invest...
Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing.
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An Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Pictur...
We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.
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Culture Crash: The Deeper Themes Behind The New...
We review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons.
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Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? ...
We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.
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Why Have We Long Been Obsessed With Celebrities?
We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment.
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Protecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many A...
We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.
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Culture Crash: An Homage To Rap & Hip Hop
We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop.
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Viewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery?...
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
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Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring
We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
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The 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing
We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.
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Culture Crash: Heading To The Movies? Avoid Thi...
We review a recent action flick that’s been performing well in theatres, but, in our opinion, was a complete flop.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Venus Is A Planetary ...
We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
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Why Are Deep Fakes Just So Dangerous?
We answer these questions and more this week as we dive into all aspects of deep fakes and why they pose an imminent danger during this big election year.
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‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using I...
We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.
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Culture Crash: Are J-Lo And Justin Timberlake O...
Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake were two of the hottest pop stars during the 90’s and 2000’s. But has their time passed?
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Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat Fro...
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers.
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