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: Closing The Digital Divid...
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
1 min
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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?
2 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.
9 min
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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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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.
1 min
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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.
8 min
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Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
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Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero ...
Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years O...
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
1 min
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Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of...
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
6 min
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Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefigh...
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
10 min
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Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?
We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals A...
We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
1 min
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America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
8 min
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Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: ...
We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected M...
The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Sinking Cities: What’s Ca...
We cover what’s really behind this change and why it’s an urgent issue affecting millions.
2 min
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The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
7 min
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“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Surviv...
Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons.
9 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which ...
We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated.
2 min
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Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get ...
We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.
2 min
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How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Politic...
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
8 min
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Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
8 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Quiet Shift Happening...
An increasing number of couples are adding something unexpected to this list.
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