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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The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format
Americans are increasingly busy, and there’s more content than ever before vying for a piece of their time. In this new landscape, many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention...
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Phone Guidelines for Kids
It seems like every preteen has their own cellphone these days. Just last week, I saw a kid (possible 9 or 10 years old) walking down the street talking to someone through their smartwatch. Who would’ve thought? With more young people owning tech at...
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Culture Crash: The Decline of America’s Favorit...
More Americans are watching less baseball these days. What changed? We discuss some theories as to why the sport is seeing a downturn. Learn more:
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Workers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Un...
Just last month, the railway industry narrowly averted a strike that would’ve resulted in more than 100,000 railway workers walking off the job. This dispute over pay, hours and working conditions would’ve shut down the U.S. railway system,...
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The Power of Photography
The beauty of a photo is that it freezes a specific moment in history forever. A single snapshot has the power to convey a scene better than words ever could. We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography...
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Culture Crash: A Review of "The Patient"
The new Hulu drama series, “The Patient” stars Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson. We review the first few episodes of Season 1. Learn More:
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The Increasing Occurrence of Weather Calamities
Record-breaking flooding hit Pakistan this summer resulting in 1,500 lives lost and an estimated 10 billion dollars in damages. Around the world, countries are seeing weather extremes from excess flooding to severe drought and higher than average...
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The Rise of YouTube
YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world (with a quarter of the world’s population on the site)...
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Culture Crash: A Light Fright for Fall
We review the new Netflix series, “Devil in Ohio” which offers a less-scary take than your typical gore-filled, killer-at-every-corner horror show. Learn More:
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Breaking Gendered Roles in the Household
More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance in cognitive labor and physical chores and how more of a...
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The Lost World of Shipwrecks
There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone this week about these fascinating structures that give us a fascinating look into a past era. Learn more:
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Culture Crash: A True Viewing Experience
We cover the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s. Many who are against this edit argue that changing this format ruins the media’s original form. Learn more:
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Conversations About Loss and Death
Death is a natural part of life, yet we avoid talking about it in American society. We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about...
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The Mental Health Epidemic Plaguing Collegiate ...
35 percent of collegiate athletes have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lives. We speak with a sports psychologist this week about the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to...
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Culture Crash: Fall Movie Releases
We cover some of the blockbuster films making their debut this fall at a theatre near you. Learn more:
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The Invisible Power of Privilege
How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin? This week – we highlight conversations about the role of white privilege in American society...
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Public Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or R...
Public transportation – from trains to buses to trams – took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many...
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Culture Crash: Nathan Fielder Is Back
We explore the new docu-comedy series, "The Rehearsal" produced and directed by Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder who’s best known for his parody reality show, "Nathan for You." Learn more:
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One Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NF...
John Urschel is not your typical mathematician. Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. For several years, he was able to...
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Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With The News?
If you were to guess what the fastest growing news source for adults is what would you say? If you jokingly said TikTok...you’re right. More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established...
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Culture Crash: A Review of "The Bear”
We discuss the new Hulu series “The Bear” which takes places in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more:
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The Rise of BookTok
More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on Tik Tok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers. Learn more:
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Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity ...
Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon. We sit down with two experts to uncover how people’s actions and opinions are altered by...
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Culture Crash: The End of "Better Call Saul"
We discuss the series finale of the six-season show “Better Call Saul” featuring actor Bob Odenkirk as attorney, Saul Goodman. More at:
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Elevating Solar Energy
In the first quarter of 2022, solar power made up 50% of all new electricity-generating capacity in the country. On top of this, residential solar installations also had its biggest quarter ever, with a 30% increase in demand year-over-year, according...
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