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: How Can Urban Planning Ch...
We explore how the layout of cities and infrastructure can affect the outcomes of weather events like hurricanes and floods.
2 min
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Reflecting On Four Decades As A Courtroom Sketc...
We speak with her about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony.
7 min
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The Life And Legacy Of Conductor Arturo Toscanini
We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini.
8 min
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Culture Crash: The Power Of Non-Linear Storytel...
From Citizen Kane to Memento, some of the most compelling stories unfold out of order. John Crowley's new romantic drama, We Live in Time, continues this tradition, and highlights the unique power of non-chronological storytelling.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Are So Many Pharmacie...
After years of expansion and a boost from COVID vaccines, many chain pharmacies are struggling to keep the doors open. Can giants like Walgreens and CVS survive the shifting tides of consumer habits?
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Spies And Soldiers: The Roles Women Held During...
Historian Karen Abbott Kahler tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War.
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Four Years Post-Pandemic, Is Remote Work Here T...
We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look like.
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Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
There’s something undeniably fun about looking through someone else’s eyes at where the future might take us. It’s long been the appeal of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, and now Amazon is giving readers a similar experience in a series of six short novellas called the Forward collection.
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Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? ...
Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.
2 min
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One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest
Dr. Mimi Zieman shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level.
7 min
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Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Enga...
We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Beyond The Big Screen: Horror No...
In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem’s Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels.
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Viewpoints Explained: Public Spaces Provide Sup...
How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent?
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Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leavi...
We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago.
10 min
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Pregnant And Incarcerated: Childbirth Behind Bars
Dr. Carolyn Sufrin talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system.
6 min
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Culture Crash: The Confusing Mess That Is “Mega...
We cover the new film by Francis Ford Coppola, “Megalopolis”.
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Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cell...
This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?”
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Exploring The Questions That Need No Answer
Dr. Gregory Stock tells us how the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself.
8 min
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Why Do We Always Fall Back On The Basics Staple...
Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history.
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Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Bot...
We highlight some of our favorite scary movies, from extremely jarring to a more, moderate scare.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings ...
We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border.
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The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Cr...
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Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Tie...
We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time.
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Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netfli...
We discuss a new release on Netflix that had its fair share of production disruptions over the last few years. However, now that it’s out, it’s jumped to the top of Netflix lists and, in our eyes, is a great drama to watch on a night in.
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Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Whe...
If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online.
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