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: Peak TV and the Battle for Strea...
One thing this year’s Emmys ceremony made very clear: Peak TV isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
2 min
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Unconventional Vacation Destinations
Author Dylan Thuras talks about a few of the places you probably never heard about but which offer unique vacation experiences, educational opportunities and a lot of fun.
10 min
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Non-Traditional Students
College is thought of as a ticket to a better life. Non-traditional students- those who go to college later in life- can face an uphill battle in their fight to obtain that ticket. We talk to Mike Rose from UCLA about accommodating these students.
10 min
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Culture Crash: The Future of Football in America
Football has been facing a head trauma crisis for years. Now, youth football enrollment and NFL TV ratings are both down. We explore the future of football in America.
2 min
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Teaching Girls to Code
Reshma Saujani began an organization dedicated to teaching girls to code, and hopes to empower a new future of innovation.
8 min
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Two experts talk about how to overcome fears, withstand constant change, and feel more happiness in our everyday lives.
9 min
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Inventing the Polaroid (2017)
We look back at the man, and the business deals, that made Polaroid and instant photography possible.
8 min
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The Voices in Our Heads (2017)
Dr. Charles Fernhough author of The Voices Within: The History and Science of How We Talk to Ourselves says that hearing voices is part of the human experience, and needs to be understood better. One thing Dr. Fernhough is trying to do is educate the...
10 min
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NBC's The Good Place and Serialized Comedy
Traditionally, a sitcom show is episodic: you don’t necessarily need to see every episode. But NBC’s The Good Place embraces a serialized structure, which gives it a unique feel.
2 min
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Culture Crash: The Cinema of 2007
On the 10th anniversary of 2007, we take a look at some of the films from a decade ago that have proved to stand the test of time and make 2007 a year in film worth remembering.
3 min
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How to Make Your Start-up Work
It’s the American dream to start your own business and watch it thrive. But most of the time, that’s easier said than done. We explore entrepreneurial tips and tricks from the 20-something CEO who has already become a start-up expert.
9 min
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Finding Happiness
We explore the science behind happiness, how our brain achieves the elusive emotion, and how it all depends on who you are and where you are.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Reading Non-Fiction
2 min
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Bobby Kennedy’s Legacy
Biographer Larry Tye talks about Bobby Kennedy's personal side, how he helped his brother John become president, and how his legacy inspires liberals and conservatives to this day.
10 min
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The Perils of Over-parenting
Parents want what’s best for their kids. But sometimes, they can take it too far. We talk to two experts about “over-parenting,” the tendency to demand your child earn straight A’s, work to be a sports star, and find the time to work a...
8 min
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Culture Crash: Breaking Bad and the Shortcoming...
Breaking Bad is a modern classic of TV, and insanely compelling. But is binge-watching such shows really the best idea or do the best plots take time?
3 min
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First Impressions and Their Pitfalls (2017)
We all get gut instincts when we walk into a room of strangers. Do we fit in here? Do these people seem friendly? Snap judgments are simply a part of how we function. But Princton University psychology professor Alexander Todorov says that though...
8 min
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Mate Choice in Fish and Humans
Sexual behavior has confused and confounded humans for centuries. Gil Rosenthal, a Texas A&M biology instructor and author, says we can learn a lot about ourselves by looking to other species in the natural world, and considering the sexual lives...
9 min
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Culture Crash: Noah Hawley's novel Before the F...
Noah Hawley is the man behind the TV shows Fargo and Legion. He also writes novels and his latest, Before the Fall, is a mystery thriller that has been winning awards and demands to be read.
2 min
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The Overlooked Importance of College Professors
8 min
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The Demise of Cash
Most of us rely on our debit cards, finding it easier to not use cash for transactions, however, the United States Treasury still printed up to 80 billion dollars of paper money last year. Where is all this money going? What is it being used for? In...
10 min
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Culture Crash: Filmmaking the old-fashioned way
2 min
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The Struggles of Co-Parenting and Tips on Overc...
9 min
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Pregnancy Behind Bars
Thousands of pregnant women pass through our prison system each year. What happens to these ladies when they need the most medical care? We talk with Carolyn Sufrin who describes her experience as an OBGYN for California prison inmates in her book...
9 min
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Culture Crash: Amazon's Catastrophe
Emmy nominations always bring with them some disappointing snubs. With only one nomination, the show Catastrophe has largely been overlooked this year. We explore what makes the series special.
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