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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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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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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