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: What Word Best Summed Up ...
We cover what word best encapsulated 2023, according to dictionary giant Merriam Webster. Any guesses?
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Culture Crash: A Master Of Thrillers: A Look At...
Love a good, jumpy scare? Us too. We cover some old and new releases from acclaimed filmmaker Emerald Fennell.
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Speaking With The Artist Behind Some Of The Mos...
O’ Brien speaks with us about his long career, the history of illustration, its evolution and how the art form is used to convey a deeper meaning or take on a singular moment in time.
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Are Humans Building Our End? The Debate Around ...
What exactly even constitutes as consciousness? We speak with two experts about this ongoing debate and what challenges lie ahead for these quickly evolving systems.
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Culture Crash: Why We Love The 180 That Is Andr...
We dive into Andre 3000’s latest album release titled, “New Blue Sun”.
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Viewpoints Explained: Breaking Plates? Eating 1...
How do people across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? We cover some interesting customs and traditions in other countries.
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Is There A Right Way To Grieve? Parenting & Pic...
We speak with child therapist Natasha Daniels to get a better understanding of this emotion and how there can be different variations of grief depending on the severity of the life event.
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An End To The 165 Million Year Reign Of Dinosaurs
There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth?
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Culture Crash: A Terrifying Portrayal In The Ne...
We review the new monster flick, “Godzilla Minus One” by Japanese writer & director Takashi Yamazaki now playing in theaters.
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Viewpoints Explained: Alabama Will Soon Be The ...
Kenneth Eugene Smith has been on death row since 1990 and his next scheduled execution is late next month. But now, he’s opting for a new method that’s never been tested before in this setting.
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The Capitol Police Officers Who Held The Line, ...
We speak with former Capitol Hill police sergeant Aquillino Gonell about the violence he witnessed that day and how this traumatic experience has shaped his life and perspective.
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Fed Up With The Cycle Of Drinking? How To Build...
Annie Grace opens about her past alcoholism and what finally helped her break the cycle.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Less People Buyin...
We cover what’s driving the U.S. housing market to experience a dip and why some markets are faring worse than others.
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Culture Crash: Why “May December” Should Be You...
We cover why scandalous stories historically draw in large audiences, and why the Netflix film, “May December” is a prime example of why this type of drama sucks us in so fast.
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Should Congress Enact Term Limits?
We speak with two experts about both sides of the argument and how the political landscape would change if stricter term limits were put in place.
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~40 Percent Of People Will Get Cancer In Their...
Seven-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Miller joins Viewpoints to share her experience and perspective after she was diagnosed with cancer at just 33 years old.
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Culture Crash: Can You Guess Who’s The Biggest ...
We cover how this force in streaming maintains its dominance and what’s in the store for the future.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why We’re Failing Our Inm...
Why aren’t U.S. prison systems - which receive billions of dollars in public funding each year - doing better?
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Why We Fail Again And Again At New Year’s Resol...
We talk to a behavior specialist and coach about how bad habits are created and why. She also gives us some ways to help give those resolutions some staying power for the year ahead.
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Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First A...
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
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Culture Crash: The Beatles Song That’s Finally ...
We discuss the latest drop from “The Beatles” that was finally produced and released thanks to new technology powered by artificial intelligence.
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Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Fastest Growin...
We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant platform for news sharing amidst an evolving media landscape.
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Could IUD’s & Other Contraceptives Increase You...
Our experts breakdown this research and why more research is needed in this case.
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Love Books? We Do Too: Why The Publishing Indus...
We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read.
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Culture Crash: The Oscar Campaigning Has Begun
As the year quickly wraps up, we highlight some early Oscar hopefuls that stand out from the pack.
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