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: An Uncertain Future For C...
We highlight how several businesses are re-framing their strategy during this period.
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Culture Crash: Is Comedy Dead Or Does It Just L...
Some people argue that the comedy genre is on its way out. But this week, we discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
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When Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar...
We speak with two experts in the solar panel recycling space about how innovation is driving this shift and what more needs to be done to make this energy source truly sustainable.
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'Never Good Enough’: A Rise In Mental Health Is...
We speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.
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Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi S...
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Viewpoints Explained: The Secrets Of Venus
We highlight the deeper intricacies and theories behind Venus’ unusual surface.
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Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You A Victim ...
We speak with two conspiracy experts about how these stories arise, why they’re so pervasive online and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
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From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First...
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
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Culture Crash: Will Marvel Bounce Back?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a series of flops in recent years. In a landscape with so much content, will this production company be able to bounce back and rebuild its brand name?
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Viewpoints Explained: An End To Finding News Co...
We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets.
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Feeling Distracted & Disconnected? Here’s How T...
We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
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The Growing Risk of Wildfires From Coast to Coa...
We speak with Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, about how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread.
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Culture Crash: The Power Of “Barbenheimer”
“Barbie” & “Oppenheimer” aka “Barbenheimer”. We discuss the massive revenues these two movies drew.
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Viewpoints Explained: Can ChatGTP Perfectly Mim...
We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI.
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What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Expl...
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Fueling The $1.1...
We speak with the Chief Technology Officer of Zenni Optical about how retailers are setting up for this new era of digital dominance.
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Viewpoints Explained: How Much Are You Paying F...
We uncover how some businesses use deceptive marketing tactics to keep consumers paying.
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Culture Crash: Almost Three Months Later: Why T...
We discuss the ongoing screenwriters & actors strike that’s halting production on a large array of TV shows and films.
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Will Soccer Finally Score Big In The U.S.?
We speak with soccer expert, G. Edward White about what’s driving this shift and why it took so long for soccer to take hold in America.
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Looking Through A New Lens: The Largest & Most ...
We speak with one astronomer about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.
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Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Get Onboard With CGI
We talk about the abundance (and overuse) of computer-generated images in recent blockbuster film releases. We also highlight a couple new summer drops that we’re looking forward to.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Is An End To Affirmat...
We break down how higher education will be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ending affirmative action.
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The Interesting Origins Of Cannabis
We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 seventy years of American history.
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Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
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Viewpoints Explained: Pedestrian Deaths Hit a 4...
What’s fueling the staggering increase in pedestrian deaths in recent years? We discuss this alarming upward trend.
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