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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Real Self-Care Is Setting Boundaries
Acclaimed therapist & social worker Nedra Glover Tawaab joins us this week to talk about boundaries. We often don’t think about our own boundaries and the boundaries we need in our relationships – whether it be with friends, colleagues, family, or...
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Culture Crash: How We Feel About “You” Season 3
We discuss why Season 3 of the Netflix show, “You” threw us for a surprise. Learn More:
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A New Viewpoint: Speaking With Acclaimed Pastry...
A young Joanne Chang envisioned a prominent career in business. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in applied mathematics and economics and went into consulting in her twenties. Despite career success, she decided to switch gears and...
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Online Sports Betting: A Lucrative New Industry...
Online sports betting is a multi-billion-dollar industry and is only increasing in size year over year. We cover this burgeoning sector, the lack of overhead regulation in the U.S. and the risks this pervasive form of gambling has on a younger...
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Green Burials
Have you thought about end-of-life planning? Would you like to be buried or cremated – or possibly have a green burial? While death may be a topic that’s shied away from, it’s something that each one of us eventually confronts head on. This week...
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Looking Up: The Path To Financial Wealth
For Scarlett Cochran, money management wasn’t a topic of conversation growing up. Her parents never went to college and money was always a touchy subject for her family. It wasn’t until she was in her early twenties and struggling with money that...
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A Return To Paramore
We discuss Paramore’s latest album release after a long hiatus. Learn More:
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The Unseen Faces Of Homelessness
At the beginning of 2020, there were about 580,000 Americans homeless on a given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Fast forward almost three years and this number has stayed about the same. With basic living prices and...
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In Awe: A Renewed Lens On Life
It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. For me, I can remember feeling this way after reaching the top of a mountain after an hours-long climb and looking onto the vast horizon, or after watching the film Inception in theatres for...
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Culture Crash: A New Murder Mystery
We talk about the new murder mystery TV show, “Poker Face” that’s now streaming on Peacock. Learn More:
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A Distengrating Framework
Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights across the U.S., leading to thousands of delayed flights and major headaches for travelers. In short, this outage was caused by a widespread system failure of the air...
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Culture Crash: Academy Award Nods
The Oscars are right around the corner. Here are some of our favs that’ve received an Oscar nod. Learn More:
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Forging Opportunity: The Early Women Of The West
The Wild, Wild West: cowboys, shootouts, open prairies & gold mines galore. While this is a common stereotype surrounding the colonial West, there’s much more about this region and period than meets the eye. For thousands of women, living out West...
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The Many Causes of Supply Chain & Inflation Woes
Economic uncertainty is on the minds of millions of Americans. Part of this uncertainty stems from continuing inflation and instability plaguing global markets. We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into...
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A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Un...
Higher prices at the grocery store – from eggs to meat to specialty items – dictate what many Americans buy and cook throughout the week. While it can be difficult to pull back on the items we like, this shift in diet is nothing new. Across...
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Culture Crash: Getting Back in the Game
Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, these are just a few big names that are putting out new music out after years away from the limelight. Learn More:
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For the Love of Crosswords
The first crossword was published in 1913 by journalist Arthur Wynne. Since then| the timeless puzzle has stayed in style and graces newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. Self-acclaimed lovers of crosswords are...
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Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period| but| in recent years| more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate. Learn More:
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Culture Crash: How ChatGTP Is Changing the Arts...
We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape. Learn More:
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How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
From sundials to mechanical clocks to atomic clocks, humans – throughout the centuries – have kept track of time using many different methods. Physics and astronomy professor Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on...
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The Damaging World Of Women’s Elite Running
Long-distance runner Lauren Fleshman won five NCAA championships and two U.S. national championships in women’s track and field. Early on in her career, she was a prized hopeful for bringing home the Olympic gold, but this dream came crashing down...
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Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead ...
Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of American football following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin earlier this month. Learn More:
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How To Better Deal With Stress This Year
A new year bring new stressors. We speak with University of California – San Francisco professor and health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel about how listeners can better manage their stress this year by employing certain lifestyle habits. Learn More:
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A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids
In recent years, power attacks on electric power stations in the U.S. have become more common. We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer. Learn More:
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Culture Crash: A Review of "Glass Onion"
We discuss the new film, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” now streaming on Netflix. Learn More:
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