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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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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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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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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Culture Crash: Reading Non-Fiction
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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.
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The Overlooked Importance of College Professors
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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...
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Culture Crash: Filmmaking the old-fashioned way
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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...
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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.
2 min
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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking (2017)
Our guests discuss the fear of public speaking and offer advice on how to create, prepare for and deliver a speech with confidence.
9 min
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The Mysterious World of Plants
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Culture Crash: A Ghost Story
Quiet films such as A Ghost Story can provide a transformative experience if viewers give them a chance.
2 min
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Getting Things Done: It’s all in the planning
Do you find yourself too distracted to get important things done? Have you tried every method to stay productive but haven’t found the right one? We talk with two expert consultants on how you can finally tackle that to-do list. David Allen, author...
13 min
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Intelligent Disobedience: Knowing when and how ...
Our guest discusses when and how to say “no” effectively for the benefit of the individual and others.
11 min
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Culture Crash: Harry Potter’s Lasting Legacy
A generation of children grew up with Harry Potter. We look at the books and movies they grew up watching, how they differ and what will stay with them until the very end.
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Potter Therapy: How the Harry Potter series is ...
Elements of the Harry Potter series such as dementors and Patronuses can be viewed symbolically as representative of the struggle of good versus evil. Many readers connect emotionally to Harry’s loss, struggle, and battle to fight his own demons....
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Pottermania: What we love in the Harry Potter s...
It has been over 20 years since the story of Harry Potter began Why, after all this time, do people still flock to the series for comfort and thrills?
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