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 Do We Love Vinyl Records So ...
Looking to get into vinyl records? We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style.
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Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Biggest Scam O...
We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked.
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Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s,...
We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space.
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Tossing & Turning Each Night? How You May Be Sa...
We speak with sleep expert, Dr. Aric Prather about what the latest research shows us is the best way to improve sleep.
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Viewpoints Explained: A Parched Landscape: Why ...
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Culture Crash: Writer & Director Mike Flanagan ...
We also highlight some of our other favorites from this master of miniseries horror.
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Halloween 2023: Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
We speak with two guests about why Halloween has become such a popular global event and why many of us get a kick out of feeling temporarily scared.
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$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why A...
We speak with mother, Christina Kuhn, who lives in Michigan about how high childcare costs are impacting her day-to-day and talk to childcare policy expert, Patricia Cole, about what needs to change to better support families and create an environment that encourages raising healthy children.
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Culture Crash: Boo! Our Top Horror Film Recomme...
We cover some of our favorite scary movies from big blockbusters to lesser-known indie films.
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Viewpoints Explained: Tackling Childhood Obesity
We highlight some of these updated policies and the lasting effects of early childhood obesity.
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How Do You Deal With Loss? Speaking With Two Pe...
We speak with two adults who’ve dealt with the loss of a spouse to get a better sense of the grieving process and what people do & don’t need to hear during this difficult this time.
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A Mounting Loneliness Epidemic: Where Have Our ...
We talk about what’s fueled this decline in recent decades and how listeners can take steps to start forming new connections where they live.
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Viewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Mig...
We cover how this large influx is leading to chaos and mass frustration among residents and leaders.
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Culture Crash: What’s Going On With Reality TV?
We talk about what’s wrong with reality TV in 2023 and why we’re fed up with these stale narratives.
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The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization A...
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
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Breaking Down the Hidden Misconceptions of Two ...
We speak with two experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary as we think.
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Culture Crash: Why We Always Go Back To What We...
We rewind back in time and talk about the power of nostalgia when it comes to the music, movies and shows we prefer.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy P...
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
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30 Years Of The Motor Voter Law: Why This Act H...
Keathley and her former lawyer, Richard Hanus, join us this week to share the stressful, years-long legal battle that almost led to her being deported back to the Philippines.
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A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle Wit...
Deborah Kasdan joins us this week to share her sister’s story and the wide-ranging toll of mental illness.
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Culture Crash: Stepping Into A Film Director’s ...
We highlight how it’s all too easy for prominent directors to fall into a rabbit hole of producing a series of not-that-good movies after their first is a blockbuster hit.
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Viewpoints Explained: ‘Less Than 10 Percent Of ...
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
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‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency ...
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.
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’35 Percent Of All Food Ends Up In The Trash’: ...
We cover the ongoing food waste crisis in America and hear from one tech platform that’s helping to connect hungry people to food that would otherwise be tossed into a trash bin.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Prison Breaks Bec...
These are just some of the factors feeding into why prison breaks, and then large-scale manhunts, seem to be popping up more these days.
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