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: 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.
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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Dest...
It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point
2 min
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Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In ...
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
7 min
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The Surprising Science Of What We Regret Most
Writer Daniel Pink breaks down the intricacies of this emotion and what so many people get wrong about regret.
9 min
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Viewpoints Explained: The Secret Timing Of Cicadas
Last summer, the ground erupted in sound. What caused this rare, deafening phenomenon — and how do cicadas know when it’s time to emerge after several years underground?
1 min
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Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In H...
Bon Iver has made heartbreak an art form — but his latest album flips the script in a way that listeners aren’t expecting. We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”.
2 min
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When Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Life Coaches Hel...
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
8 min
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When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
8 min
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One on One: Author Hayley Campbell delves into ...
From the unseen roles within the industry to why we shy away from corpses
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