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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Culture Crash: “Heat Waves” A Song That Seems T...
The song, “Heat Waves” by the British indie pop rock band, Glass Animals continues to be a hit track almost two years after its release. We discuss its continued popularity and what else is worth a listen from Glass Animals. Learn more at:
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The Expanding Landfill in Space
From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites in our day to day lives. The growing amount of litter just past Earth’s atmosphere threatens these services as well as astronauts living in space....
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Paving a New Future For Classical Music
Less than 2 percent of all classical musicians are African American. Despite a push for more diversity and inclusion in recent years, the industry largely remains the same in makeup. Two classical music experts join us this week to help us understand...
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Culture Crash: The Darker "Batman"
"The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson has dominated box office charts the last couple of weeks. We discuss if the new take on the classic franchise is worth the hype. Learn more at:
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A More Supportive Mental Health System
In President Biden’s State of the Union speech earlier this month, he addressed the many pitfalls of the current mental health care system. Millions of Americans are falling through the cracks and failing to get the consistent and comprehensive help...
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The Economic Squeeze of Inflation
Inflation just seems to keep on rising month after month. Between January 2021 and January 2022, prices across the board went up by 7.5 percent. What’s next? Economics professor Dr. Christian Vom Lehn joins us to breakdown what’s fueling these...
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Culture Crash: Getting Back to the 90s
We travel back in time to the 1990’s as author Chuck Klosterman joins Culture Crash to highlight the iconic culture, media and politics of this infamous decade. Learn more at
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An Influx of New Neighbors
Eagles. Sea lions. Black bears. What do all these animals have in common? A surprising number of each of these species are now calling cities home. Countless different species of wildlife were driven out of cities centuries ago, but in recent decades...
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The Pang of Regret
Ever wish that you could turn back time and do something differently? Everyone’s been there at one point or another. Regret is an all-too-common feeling that’s simply part of life, but it’s what we learn from our mistakes that matters. Writer...
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Culture Crash: Never Getting Tired of the Film,...
"The Prestige" was released in 2006 and features some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Michael Caine. We discuss why it’s a remarkable movie that never gets old watch after watch. Learn more at:
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The Coaches That Changed the Game
Millions have heard of 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps. But how about Bob Bowman? Most likely not. Bowman was Phelps’ longtime swimming coach who started working with the young swimmer when he was just 11 years old. He was...
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The Larger Appeal of "Harry Potter"
The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved stories of all time, unlocking a world of wizarding magic, adventure and intrigue to millions of young readers. We discuss how its unconventional storyline and character development can...
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Culture Crash: Nostalgia of Music in the Super ...
This year’s Super Bowl halftime show featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige was an instant hit. It was a blast to the past and reinvigorated that the nostalgic music of our younger years will always hold a special place in our...
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Fostering Curiosity and a Greater Passion For L...
Most parents know that reading is vital to a child or teen’s development and learning. But reading isn’t everything. To fully understand many topics, experiences and encounters help to fully engrain what’s being taught. We speak with an...
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The Interesting Legacies of Past U.S. Presidents
Ahead of Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures. What’s a common trait amongst the men who’ve held this role? Which president championed environmental policy? How have...
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Culture Crash: This Year’s ‘Best Picture’ Nominees
From Belfast to King Richard, we breakdown this year’s highly anticipated list of Academy Award ‘Best Picture’ nominees. The Oscar’s will be held on March 27, 2022.
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The Journey of Addiction
More than 101,000 Americans died from a drug overdose between April 2020 and April 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Substance abuse, or addiction, is a national crisis that’s only continuing to worsen as new drugs...
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The Many Modes of Transportation
You can love biking, but if your city or town isn’t bike friendly, it can be difficult to get around safely. Dr. Susan Shaheen, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, joins us this week to...
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Culture Crash: A Fresh Take on “Nightmare Alley”
We discuss the new film, “Nightmare Alley” which is a remake of the 1947 film of the same title. It’s filled with a star-studded cast and does not disappoint. Hear why this movie makes our ‘Best of 2021 Films’ list.
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Spin, Sweat, Repeat: The Ever-Evolving Fitness ...
It feels like the fitness market has more options than ever before. Between the rise of at-home fitness, traditional gyms and focused classes, consumers can pick and choose to workout whichever way they like. This week – we speak with two fitness...
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The History of Timekeeping
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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Culture Crash: A New Take on a Popular Series
The hit sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother” ran for nine seasons between 2005 and 2014. Now, producers are creating a new take on the original show with the launch of the series, “How I Met Your Father”. We discuss if the new release is worth the...
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Living Life in a 24/7 Society
We play many roles in life: coworker, manager, partner, parent, caregiver. The list is seemingly endless. It can be all too easy to get wrapped in these many roles and forget all together about spending time on yourself as an individual. We speak with...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Fandom
What was your favorite comic book series, video game or card game growing up? Depending on your age, it could have been Magic: The Gathering, Batman or Minecraft. In fact, you still could be a fan of these no matter what your age is. This week – we...
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Culture Crash: The Debut of “Shiva Baby
New writer & director Emma Seligman is generating a lot of buzz across Hollywood. This week, we discuss her debut film, “Shiva Baby” that’s now streaming on HBO Max.
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