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: A Big Setback for Future ...
We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.
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Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
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25,000 Pieces of Floating Space Junk: Declutter...
We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
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Culture Crash: Why We’ll Never Stop Loving Scie...
From “Interstellar” to “Arrival”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension. We highlight some of our top picks – new and old – from the genre.
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Viewpoints Explained: Circle The City: How This...
We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.
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In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On ...
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
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Is the Era of Dating Apps Really Over?
We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
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Culture Crash: Love Taylor Swift & Billie Eilli...
The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and...
We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
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Dive Inside: A Look Into Some Of The Greatest C...
We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.
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Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an ...
We speak with nonprofit CEO Kenneth Braswell about the social service framework helping fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support those in need. Divorce and family attorney Brad Kaye also shares how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for children.
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Culture Crash: Our Review of "Hit Man" & Its Do...
Some of Linklater's blockbuster hits include “Dazed and Confused”, “The School of Rock” and his latest release, “Hit Man.”
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Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) i...
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift, the new categories and the interesting progression of this socially constructed definition.
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“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoast...
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
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Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four ...
Historian Richard Cahan joins us to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
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Culture Crash: Why Billie Eilish Just Keeps Pea...
We review singer Billie Eilish’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft and why we just can’t get enough of this talented singer and songwriter.
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Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcak...
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
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The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conver...
We speak with particle physicist Harry Cliff about the many things we still don’t understand about this vast abyss we call our universe.
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Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Rea...
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
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Culture Crash: From Billie Eilish To Taylor Swi...
We cover some of our favorites so far and upcoming album releases this summer and fall that we can’t wait to listen to.
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Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billio...
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
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Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification ...
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
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Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity...
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
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Culture Crash: What’s New To Watch On HBO Max A...
We highlight some of our favorite recent releases on streaming platforms HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
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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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