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: Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan set the box office on fire with his Dark Knight trilogy and made a cultural phenomenon with Inception. We explore his directorial career and what sets him apart.
3 min
1502
Writing Crime Right: How author Don Winslow app...
10 min
1503
Losing a Legacy: The collapse of the Stroh Brew...
7 min
1504
Culture Crash: Pop Music
Liking pop music is usually thought of as shallow and immature, but why? Pop music gave us The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and yes, Justin Timberlake. Learn more at:
2 min
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Asa Jennings: A forgotten American hero
After World War I, the city of Smyrna was set ablaze and people had to run to the beaches just to escape the flames. We’ll hear how governments and diplomats in the West all but ignored their plight, and how the efforts of one brave relief worker...
9 min
1506
Domestic Violence: How it happens and how we ca...
8 min
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Culture Crash: Aaron Sorkin’s Mastery of Screen...
Aaron Sorkin's screenplays have been praised for their pace and structure. We look into why the Oscar winner's writing style is so effective in film and on TV.
2 min
1508
The Story of Apollo 8 (2017)
Many of us have heard the heroic tales of Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, the missions to send men to the moon, but what about the other missions? When Astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders fearlessly took off in December of 1968 and...
12 min
1509
What Big Data Can Teach Us About Ourselves
8 min
1510
Culture Crash: TV Theme Songs
TV theme songs: they’re the soundtrack to our childhoods, adolescence, and Sunday nights. But have you ever stopped to think about their evolution or how many of them you know well?
2 min
1511
The Fight For Paternity Leave
10 min
1512
Is Cursive Still Worth It?
10 min
1513
Culture Crash: Streaming Libraries Secret Strength
We often think about streaming apps as vehicles for a new wave of TV, but streaming also allows us to revisit old shows.
2 min
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Why Wonder Woman Works So Well in 2017
10 min
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Adventure in the Jungle: The Discovery of the M...
10 min
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Culture Crash: Overcoming Franchise Fatigue
It seems like many movies coming out are franchise movies and that can get pretty dull. But the success of Wonder Woman sheds light on one way studios can keep their ‘tent poles’ fresh.
2 min
1517
The Complications of Spelling English (2017)
The rules of the English language always seem to have an exception or ten. We explored how the language got so complicated.
12 min
1518
The Virtues of Being an Introvert
In modern society, introverts have often been depicted as shy, easily overwhelmed, or as having poor communication skills. The notions, stereotypes, and cultural understandings of introverted individuals are discussed by Todd Kashdan, Professor of...
10 min
1519
Culture Crash: HBO’s The Leftovers: Storytellin...
The Leftovers will air its final episode this week on HBO. Though its tough subject matter and study of grief can be overwhelming, it’s a show with a lot to admire and themes worth exploring.
2 min
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Beating a Mental Health Crisis: One couple’s jo...
13 min
1521
Hospice Dogs
9 min
1522
Culture Crash: Stephen King's Mastery of Storyt...
Stephen King’s Mastery of Storytelling
2 min
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From Fan to Collaborator: How Richard Chizmar w...
9 min
1524
The Lost Art of Writing Letters
10 min
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Culture Crash: Rap with a Message
Rapper Logic’s song “1-800-273-8255” is a mental health anthem, designed to help suicidal listeners realize the value of their life.
2 min