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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Why Wonder Woman Works So Well in 2017
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Culture Crash: Overcoming Franchise Fatigue
It seems like many movies coming out are franchise movies and that can get pretty dull. But the success of Wonder Woman sheds light on one way studios can keep their ‘tent poles’ fresh.
2 min
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The Complications of Spelling English (2017)
The rules of the English language always seem to have an exception or ten. We explored how the language got so complicated.
12 min
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The Virtues of Being an Introvert
In modern society, introverts have often been depicted as shy, easily overwhelmed, or as having poor communication skills. The notions, stereotypes, and cultural understandings of introverted individuals are discussed by Todd Kashdan, Professor of...
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Culture Crash: HBO’s The Leftovers: Storytellin...
The Leftovers will air its final episode this week on HBO. Though its tough subject matter and study of grief can be overwhelming, it’s a show with a lot to admire and themes worth exploring.
2 min
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Hospice Dogs
9 min
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Beating a Mental Health Crisis: One couple’s jo...
13 min
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Culture Crash: Stephen King's Mastery of Storyt...
Stephen King’s Mastery of Storytelling
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From Fan to Collaborator: How Richard Chizmar w...
9 min
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The Lost Art of Writing Letters
10 min
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Culture Crash: Rap with a Message
Rapper Logic’s song “1-800-273-8255” is a mental health anthem, designed to help suicidal listeners realize the value of their life.
2 min
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The Gift of Numbers
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Video Game Evolution
Video games have long been seen as child’s play, but now they are the source of massive TV ratings and legitimate artistic expression. We talk to author Andrew Ervin about the transformation.
12 min
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Culture Crash: Aziz Ansari Has a Lot to Say in ...
This weekend, you may have noticed a Netflix banner for the new season of Master of None. The show was created by, and stars, comedian Aziz Ansari and made a big splash in the fall of 2015 when it first debuted. Learn more at:
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The Most Wanted Man on Wall Street
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A look inside this year’s biggest books
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The History of Physics
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Culture Crash: Radio Dramas Get an Update in Gi...
Homecoming, a podcast from Gimlet Media, harkens back to an age when the family would gather around, not to watch TV, but to listen to radio dramas like The Shadow or the famous Orson Welles War of the Worlds broadcast. Learn more at:
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Religion Behind Bars
10 min
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The ethics and impact of genetic screenings on ...
Science enables us to know much more than ever before. We can be aware of what disorders we could pass on to our kids and we can conduct screenings on children to discover irregularities in their genes. Such screenings can help doctors catch issues...
9 min
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Jonathan Lethem on literature and his decades-l...
Jonathan Lethem's latest book is an inside look at his thoughts on literature, he talks to us about what inspires him, and how he feels about tough critics.
10 min
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Culture Crash: The Impact of “Hamilton: An Amer...
We look at the musical people can’t stop talking about: Hamilton, the brainchild of Lin-Manuel Miranda, that has already won numerous awards. Learn more at:
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Explorers past and present, explored
We talk to two experts about some notable explorers of the past and ways you can see the world through fresh eyes yourself.
10 min
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Cutting Through the Fake News
Between the election cycle and coverage of President Trump’s first 100 days, we’ve all seen some fake news online. We talk to two educators about the harm that can be done when people believe fake news, the education crisis involved when students...
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The State of Education for Autistic Students
We discuss the current status of public schooling for autistic students and how the systems in place can be optimized to help students grow even more.
11 min