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: 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.
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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.
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Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Commun...
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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.
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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.
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Culture Crash: From Kurosawa Remakes To Stephen...
We preview the most anticipated movies of 2025 still to come.
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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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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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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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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?
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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.
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The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Th...
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife.
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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.
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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.
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Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On ...
For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?
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Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divid...
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
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From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The...
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
7 min
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Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s D...
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
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Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good
The Bear’s fourth season dials down the frenzy and leans into reflection, giving its characters—and viewers—more room to breathe. We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: New Questions Emerge Arou...
Are humans capable of withstanding the lengthy trip to Mars? We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
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Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
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Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
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