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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Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back O...
We revisit the game show’s evolution, the lasting influence of Alex Trebek and how new host Ken Jennings is keeping the legacy alive while adapting to modern audience. Then, behind the legend was a man navigating deep flaws, hard choices and the fragile beginnings of a nation unlike anything else.
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The Real George Washington: What History Books ...
Behind the legend was a man navigating deep flaws, hard choices and the fragile beginnings of a nation unlike anything else.
6 min
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Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back O...
We revisit the game show’s evolution, the lasting influence of Alex Trebek and how new host Ken Jennings is keeping the legacy alive while adapting to modern audience.
12 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Artificial Intelligence’s...
As data centers multiply, experts warn that this growth may soon outpace the grid’s capacity to keep up.
2 min
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Culture Crash: Why “Deadbeat” Marks A New Era F...
We review Tame Impala's latest drop "Deadbeat"
2 min
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Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The Ci...
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Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City
We highlight some of the stories of ordinary people whose actions built the vibrant, diverse and progressive landscape that is New York today.
8 min
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The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling
We trace its origins from the hunt for Jack the Ripper during the 19th century in London to the data-driven age of artificial intelligence policing.
10 min
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Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The M...
Pop music often gets dismissed as shallow or overproduced, but its catchiness and energy have made it the soundtrack of generations. We argue why pop – and the artists behind it – deserve more respect.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Co...
This segment traces how a Celtic ritual honoring the dead slowly transformed into a family friendly holiday that’s celebrated by millions of Americans each year.
2 min
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therap...
We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Then, from a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects.
24 min
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therap...
We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings.
10 min
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Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over
From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects.
7 min
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Culture Crash: The Year’s Best Stephen King Ada...
Stephen King’s The Long Walk gets a new life from director Francis Lawrence. Blending dystopian horror with raw emotion, the film captures King’s chilling vision of survival in a world gone wrong.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Pfizer, Politics And The ...
The plan proposes selling medications directly to consumers online at prices up to 50 percent lower. But with limited details and eligibility, questions remain about whether this move will bring real relief or is just a political stunt.
2 min
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Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught U...
Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us to break down the main issues and possible solutions. Then, When FBI agent Robert Hilland ran out of leads on a cold case, he turned to an unlikely source: psychic John Edwards.
25 min
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An Agent, A Psychic And The Hunt For Justice
What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown.
9 min
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Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught Up
Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us this week to break down the main issues and possible solutions.
8 min
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Culture Crash: The Evolution Of Leonardo Dicapr...
DiCaprio's latest role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” shows just how far he’s come over the years.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: In Rememberance: Honoring...
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The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life ...
22 min
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Why A Louisiana Librarian Became A National Target
We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause.
7 min
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The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life
We’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Unpacking The Hype Around The Ne...
We cover if this new horror movie is worth the watch.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Gold Prices Are Soari...
Experts weigh in on what’s driving this recent gold rush and if it’s still a good time to invest in the commodity.
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