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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Casey Stengel’s Life in Baseball
Yankees historian Marty Appel talks about the life of Casey Stengel, who spent over 50 years in professional baseball and won 8 World Series titles.
10 min
1402
The Legal Side of Cohabitation
We talk to a family law attorney who has written extensively about cohabitation to find out how society and the courts view cohabitation relationships.
12 min
1403
The Immigrant Narrative in Modern Times
12 min
1404
The Trouble with Teaching Reading
America is facing a literacy problem. We talk to several experts who suggest that we may simply be teaching the skill incorrectly.
11 min
1405
Climate Change: Causes, solutions, and its impa...
Dr. Kerry Emanuel explains what makes scientists so certain greenhouse gasses are to blame for climate change and how the problem can be addressed in a way that creates jobs.
12 min
1406
Charlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA...
Charlton Heston was a soldier, a liberal, and a conservative in his 84 years. Biographer Marc Eliot discusses how Heston's politics impacted his career and legacy.
11 min
1407
Bob Marley’s Legendary Life
It has been decades since Bob Marley’s death, but his music is still played and his face still shows up on tee shirts.
11 min
1408
Education in Somaliland
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, is an impoverished region that isn’t officially recognized as a distinct country. Children born there are given very little opportunity, but Jonathan Starr is trying to change that. Starr, a former hedge...
11 min
1409
A Fresh Look at the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights may seem like they were simply added on to the end of the Constitution. Civil liberty lawyer Burt Neuborne offers a different outlook on the document. Neuborne dives into the structure of the Bill of Rights and explains how James...
13 min
1410
What Goes Into a Spy Thriller Series
Mark Greaney is a New York Times bestselling author perhaps best known for collaborating with Tom Clancy on three books, but Greaney’s own spy series has been ongoing since 2009. He joins the show to talk about his Gray Man series, where he gets his...
12 min
1411
Life in the Shadow of the Columbine High School...
Life in the Shadow of the Columbine High School Shooting; Teaching Your Kids About Money
27 min
1412
Sweatshops and Unfair Labor Practices
Corban Addison is a law-trained author who uses his books to shine a light on human rights violations. He joins the show to talk about researching his latest novel, A Harvest of Thorns, about sweatshops and unfair labor. Addison talks about the...
10 min
1413
Can post-election protests create real change?
Two political science experts discuss how movements in the past have brought about change and how they compare to the Women's March, the March for Life and the March for Science.
11 min
1414
Civil Rights History: The March Against Fear
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear, a walk to prove black citizens no longer needed to fear white people. Soon after beginning, he was ambushed and shot. The march was continued by Dr. Martin Luther King...
10 min
1415
The Funny Side of Philosophy
Authors Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein authors join the show to tell stories, crack jokes, and clarify some of the big ideas of philosophy.
11 min
1416
Lessons on the Pursuit of Happiness
10 min
1417
Empowering Your Community to Create Change
10 min
1418
History, Not Precedent: America’s Internment Camps
Photo historian Richard Cahan talks about the history of the Japanese internment camps, and why we should look at them as a cautionary tale not as precedent.
10 min
1419
The Craft and Responsibility of Writing Books f...
10 min
1420
The State of American Cities
Cities, from New York and Chicago to New Orleans and San Francisco, are a vital piece of our country. First, we talk to author Joshua Jelly-Schapiro about the role these cities have come to play in our culture and out lives. Then, we talk to author...
10 min
1421
The Stories Behind Nursery Rhyme
10 min
1422
Unleashing Your Creativity
It’s a common goal to get back to the creative passions of your youth and write that novel but something always seems to be holding us back. We talk to two experts about the roadblocks on the way to finishing your masterpiece and how to overcome them.
10 min
1423
The Art of Quitting (2017)
Many people remain in bad situations because they are afraid to quit, but they shouldn’t. Our guest says that if you take the time to carefully plan just how and when you’ll walk out the door, it’s easier to deal with the anxiety, fear and...
10 min
1424
Digital Independence
10 min
1425
The Precarious Position of African-American Rep...
Later this week, President-elect Donald Trump will become President Donald Trump. With his inauguration looming, the Republican party must feel pretty good about their position moving forward. But how are they doing with minority voters, specifically...
10 min