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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Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays &...
22 min
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Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays &...
In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year.
6 min
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The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors
We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on.
10 min
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Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach C...
We review the new horror film, “Weapons” directed by Zach Cregger and starring Ozark alum Julia Garner, Oppenheimer standout Aldren Ehrenreich and Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Race To Improve Cance...
Researchers are utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence to see if it could be a key partner in helping to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of catching cancer early.
1 min
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Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navig...
22 min
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Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift...
We cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre.
8 min
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Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navig...
In part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Is Ba...
Paramore may be an early 2000’s millennial throwback, but Williams keeps it fresh and unexpected with this latest drop.
1 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Lifesaving Tip That C...
We cover this invisible danger in the water – and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself quickly getting pulled into this situation.
2 min
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Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Commun...
22 min
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Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Commun...
. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them.
9 min
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The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again
We speak with Alison Roman about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed.
7 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Why It’s Getting Harder T...
It’s a quiet shift with wide-reaching effects on health, equity, and daily life in the U.S.
1 min
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Culture Crash: From Kurosawa Remakes To Stephen...
We preview the most anticipated movies of 2025 still to come.
2 min
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From Soft Power To Silence: The Collapse Of USAID
We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.
9 min
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Flash Floods: How To Recognize, React And Survive
We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.
7 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Ancient Genes, Modern Lab...
Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature?
1 min
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Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be ...
We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.
2 min
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Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping ...
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
12 min
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The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Th...
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife.
7 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewe...
As populations shrink, economies face tough questions about how to adapt to these changing trends.
2 min
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Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Belie...
We review the latest Superman film now in theatres.
2 min
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Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping...
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
9 min
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The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
6 min