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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The Fight for Paternity Leave
8 min
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Is Cursive Still Worth Teaching?
With all of our technology and reliance on computers, many schools are phasing out some handwriting lessons. Specifically, schools have stopped teaching cursive. We talk to two experts about whether that’s a good idea. Learn more at:
9 min
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Culture Crash: The End of New Girl
Fox’s hit sitcom New Girl ended this month after 7 seasons. We take a look back at the show’s run and what makes sitcoms so special to us.
2 min
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Communicating with School-Aged Boys: A Psycholo...
Many parents and educators struggle to connect and communicate with adolescent boys. Dr. Adam Cox, clinical psychologist for over 20 years and author of Cracking the Boy Code: How to understand and talk with boys, explains what he’s learned after...
11 min
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Discovering the Maya Civilization
7 min
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Culture Crash: Should We Really ‘Save Barnes an...
For years, Barnes and Noble was the big enemy to independent bookstores. Now, Amazon is the big bad and some are calling for consumers to ‘save” Barnes and Noble…but should we?
2 min
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Helping Save the Bees
You’ve probably heard that bees are in trouble, and that we need bees for many of the foods and plants we have come to love. We learn what we can all be doing to do our part and help save the bees before it’s too late.
9 min
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Financial Corruption and The Fed’s Pursuit of S...
The financial world was shocked when the FBI began investigating Wall Street big shot Steve Cohen and his company SAC Capital. We discuss what they were looking for, what they found, and what it all means going forward.
9 min
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Culture Crash: The Hamilton Mixtape, Hamildrops...
Hamilton is over 3 years old, but it still tops the iTunes and Spotify charts every few weeks or so thanks to the “Hamildrops,” where creator Lin-Manuel Miranda releases new Hamilton-adjacent material every few weeks or so.
2 min
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Honoring the Soldiers Who Fought in Vietnam
10 min
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Men’s Place in the #MeToo Movement
8 min
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Culture Crash: True Crime
True crime stories fascinate us, but they can also have a big impact. We look at true crime and specifically, Michelle McNamera’s book, I’ll Be Gone in The Dark.
3 min
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Raising a Transgender Child
What should you do if you child tells you they feel they were born as the wrong gender? Do you force them to conform to their born gender or do you support their feeling of being born into the wrong body? We talk to the parent and the doctor of a...
9 min
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The Ethical Implications of Genetic Screenings ...
8 min
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Culture Crash: Netflix’s Battle Against Film Tr...
Netflix is becoming a bigger player in the film world, which is leaving a bad taste in some people’s mouths. We look at the arguments for and against Netflix as a film distributor.
2 min
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Our Right to Privacy in the Social Media Age
When it comes to social media, who owns what information, and how do we assert the rights we do have? We talk to a professor of law about the legal issues associated with online profiles.
9 min
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Religion in America's Prisons
8 min
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Culture Crash: HBO's Westworld
Westworld, the show that mystified audience when it stormed onto the scene in 2016, is back tonight. We discuss the show and take a look at the perils of reading fan theories online.
2 min
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Tips and Tricks for Cooking at Home
8 min
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Culture Crash: Roger Ebert’s Legendary Criticism
Roger Ebert died 5 years ago this month. Ebert was probably the most famous and influential movie critic of all time, thanks to his sharp wit, passionate perspective, and yeah, his TV show. If Ebert loved a film or a filmmaker, he’d champion it for...
3 min
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The Rise of Confrontational Politics
Politicians have always stirred up controversy as a way to get ahead. What is the attraction to these high-conflict politicians, and how do they argue their ways to the top?
8 min
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The Overblown Importance of What College You At...
9 min
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Culture Crash: Concerts
Summer is getting closer, which means concerts are selling out across the country. We discuss the magic of live music and what makes it such a memorable night out.
2 min
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Religious Strife and Refugees: The 1947 Partiti...
In 1947, India was split into two countries: India and Pakistan. Author Veera Hiranandani talks about the history of the partition and how it is still tragically relevant in 2018.
9 min
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A Peak Into The Minds of Real Life Con Men
9 min