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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Learning To Bake For The Holidays
Boozy Pecan, French Silk, Key Lime Pie. The many pie flavors out there are endless – and just because Thanksgiving and all-things pumpkin have passed, doesn’t mean an end to holiday sweets. Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about...
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The Rise & Fall Of General Electric
General Electric was once valued at 650 billion dollars. For decades, it was globally recognized for its innovation in electric, aviation, healthcare, and financial services. Today, it’s a much different story. The company is preparing to split into...
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Culture Crash: Feeling Festive With Some Classi...
We highlight some of our favorite odes to Christmas that never get old. Learn More:
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The Military’s Most Challenging Recruiting Year...
Recruiting across the military’s branches has hit record lows. With the pandemic and overall slowing interest, the military desperately needs to up its numbers as members at its higher rungs begin to retire from service. We speak with military...
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The 2024 Presidential Election
President Donald J. Trump announced his intentions earlier this month to run in the 2024 Presidential Election. With this news making headlines, we go back in American history to uncover some of the stories of previous one-term presidents that...
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Culture Crash: A Review Of “Don't Worry Darling”
We review the new film “Don’t Worry Darling” which boasts an all-star cast starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde and more. Learn More:
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Culture Crash: An Irish Drama
We review the new movie, “The Banshees of Inisheerin” by acclaimed writer and director Martin McDonaugh. Learn More:
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In Pursuit Of Better Sleep
About 70 million people in the U.S. struggle with sleep. We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids. Learn More:
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Celebrity Gossip: Its Evolution Into A Multi-Bi...
Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social accounts, and outlets. How did this industry of celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about its evolution and pros and cons to this form...
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The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 2
The average cost of attending a four-year, public college has ballooned to $27,800 per year. This equates to more than $110,000 spent to have an undergraduate degree. Even with current financial aid, for millions of students, it’s not feasible to...
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Exploring the Questions That Have No Right Answer
We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to bioethicist Dr. Gregory Stock who’s made a living asking questions that...
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Culture Crash: A Perfect Post-Meal Holiday Movie
Last month, more than 150 people died after extreme crowding trapped hundreds of people celebrating Halloween in a popular neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. We talk about why this phenomenon is so fatal and what to do if you find yourself in an...
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The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1
Student loan debt in the U.S. has burgeoned to 1.7 trillion dollars. And over the past two years, many borrowers have paused on paying these loans because the government paused on payment deadlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Biden’s...
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New York: A People’s History
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the...
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Culture Crash: A Return to T-Swift
Taylor Swift’s new collection titled, Midnights, has created a global frenzy over the last couple of weeks. We dive into this new release and what we like about this cohesive album. Learn More:
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African Americans in WWII
More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era. Matthew Delmont, a history...
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The Future of Remote Work
Of all job holders in America, 58 percent – or 92 million people – say they have the option to work their positions remotely at least part of the week, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by consulting firm, McKinsey & Co. Will this...
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Culture Crash: An Overflow of Legacy Sequels
Starting to feel like there’s an overflow of superhero releases? Or a constantly new extension to the Star Wars world? We touch on a few picks that, in our opinion, have been overdone. Learn More:
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Feeding More Mouths More Sustainably
Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up. We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s...
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Getting Organized: Finding the Time
Constantly crossing off items from your daily or weekly ‘To-Do List’ but feel like you never actually have time to do the things you really want to do? Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us this week to share some unique tips...
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Culture Crash: Three Halloween Horror Picks
We highlight three spooky (and very scary) Halloween films that will leave you needing to keep the bedroom light on at night. Learn More:
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Electric Vehicles: Reducing Sky High Costs & a ...
The electric vehicle market is booming. Nearly every automaker is pledging to invest in this technology and is rolling out sleek new models with all the bells and whistles. While electric is seen as the future, for many Americans these newer cars are...
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Discovering Death: Answers From a Mortician
What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? We answer these questions and more with the help of mortician Caitlin Doughty. Learn More:
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Culture Crash: A New Look at Dahmer
The recent Netflix series, "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" has been met with mixed reviews. We discuss some of the differing opinions on this new true crime series. Learn More:
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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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