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: Where Halloween Really Co...
This segment traces how a Celtic ritual honoring the dead slowly transformed into a family friendly holiday that’s celebrated by millions of Americans each year.
2 min
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Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The M...
Pop music often gets dismissed as shallow or overproduced, but its catchiness and energy have made it the soundtrack of generations. We argue why pop – and the artists behind it – deserve more respect.
2 min
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therap...
We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Then, from a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects.
24 min
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therap...
We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings.
10 min
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Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over
From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects.
7 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Pfizer, Politics And The ...
The plan proposes selling medications directly to consumers online at prices up to 50 percent lower. But with limited details and eligibility, questions remain about whether this move will bring real relief or is just a political stunt.
2 min
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Culture Crash: The Year’s Best Stephen King Ada...
Stephen King’s The Long Walk gets a new life from director Francis Lawrence. Blending dystopian horror with raw emotion, the film captures King’s chilling vision of survival in a world gone wrong.
2 min
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Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught U...
Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us to break down the main issues and possible solutions. Then, When FBI agent Robert Hilland ran out of leads on a cold case, he turned to an unlikely source: psychic John Edwards.
25 min
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An Agent, A Psychic And The Hunt For Justice
What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown.
9 min
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Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught Up
Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us this week to break down the main issues and possible solutions.
8 min
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Viewpoints Explained: In Rememberance: Honoring...
2 min
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Culture Crash: The Evolution Of Leonardo Dicapr...
DiCaprio's latest role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” shows just how far he’s come over the years.
2 min
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The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life ...
22 min
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Why A Louisiana Librarian Became A National Target
We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause.
7 min
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The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life
We’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Unpacking The Hype Around The Ne...
We cover if this new horror movie is worth the watch.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Gold Prices Are Soari...
Experts weigh in on what’s driving this recent gold rush and if it’s still a good time to invest in the commodity.
2 min
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From ‘SKIBIDI’ To ‘UNALIVE’: How Social Media S...
Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how slang spreads, why emojis are still so popular and how technology is accelerating the pace of language change. Then, Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs.
22 min
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From ‘SKIBIDI’ To ‘UNALIVE’: How Social Media S...
Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how slang spreads, why emojis are still so popular and how technology is accelerating the pace of language change.
8 min
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Lost At Sea: A Story Of Survival And The Scienc...
George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs.
8 min
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Viewpoints Explained: From Rupert To Lachlan Mu...
As the company pivots toward streaming and sports while keeping its heavy political influence intact, questions remain about whether Lachlan can maintain the same growth and profit long-term.
2 min
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Culture Crash: Why “Breach” Proves That Twenty ...
Twenty One Pilots’ latest album blends past and present, proving their anxious, anthemic style is still unmistakably their own.
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Hurricanes In A Warming World | Keeping Love Al...
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Keeping Love Alive: What Every Couple Needs To ...
Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why relationships feel so hard at times and how couples can improve their intimacy, connection and ability to face life’s challenges as a team.
7 min
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Hurricanes In A Warming World
Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions.
10 min