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: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum…...
We explore the history, cost, legal hurdles, and political undertones behind the proposal—and why the idea may not be as straightforward as it sounds.
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Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The R...
We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.
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Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuc...
We explore how the modern media environment is reshaping our mental space, and what happens when it becomes harder to look away than to stay informed.
9 min
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Seventeen Years, One Dream: Turning Passion Int...
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Why It’s Time To Rethink How You...
We cover the world of audiobooks on this week’s Culture Crash.
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Viewpoints Explained: What Tariffs Are Quietly ...
But this act isn’t a luxury everyone can afford. We cover the ripple effects of incoming tariffs.
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Outsmarting The System: Standing Out In Today’s...
We speak with longtime career consultant Sheila Nielsen to explore the invisible barriers in today’s hiring landscape and the strategy that can get you in the door and at the interview table.
7 min
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Misinformation Nation: Conspiracy Theories In T...
We speak with two conspiracy experts about how these stories arise, why they’re so pervasive online and how artificial intelligence can make these narratives more difficult to detect.
8 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Struggles Of W...
As competition rises and consumer habits shift, what’s at stake for patients who rely on these physical locations?
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Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCL...
We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.
2 min
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A Life In Chess: Susan Polgar’s Groundbreaking ...
Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she’s passing the torch to a new wave of champions.
7 min
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Separating Fact From Fiction: The Truth About A...
Experts Kristyn Roth and Dr. Emily Hotez share what the latest science tells us.
10 min
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Culture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Any...
With the newest season of “Black Mirror” now out on Netflix, we look back on some of our favorite episodes from past seasons and why the show is a modern masterpiece, exposing the often-unsettling relationship between humanity and technology.
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Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Conclave: The ...
From handwritten ballots to color-coded smoke, the conclave operates under centuries of storied tradition.
2 min
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What Happened To Marriage?
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
10 min
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The Polyester Trap: How Fashion Became Disposable
Author and fashion expert Sofi Thanhauser unravels how the industry traded craftsmanship and quality for maximum profits.
6 min
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Podcast Exclusive: A Conversation with Death Pe...
Viewpoints producer Polly Hansen speaks with Gianna Toboni -- an expert on the U.S. prison system and its death penalty policies.
22 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Can We Revive Extinct Spe...
Could this be the beginning of a new era in conservation, or is it a step too far?
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Culture Crash: 30 Years. 7 Movies. One Tom Crui...
We cover the evolution of this blockbuster action franchise spanning almost three decades.
2 min
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An Architectural Rebirth: A City Rising From Th...
Historian Julius L. Jones walks us through how a combination of dry weather, wooden construction, and miscommunication led to one of the most destructive urban fires in U.S. history.
8 min
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Execution By Firing Squad: A New Option Within ...
This segment explores the ethical and logistical cracks in America’s capital punishment system — and what the rise of the firing squad says about where we’re headed.
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Viewpoints Explained: This Policy Change Could ...
Many small business owners are bracing for higher costs soon due to tariffs. What lies ahead for communities and residents who rely on these local shops?
2 min
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Culture Crash: An Instant Hit: Our Takeaways Fr...
We cover the cinematic and unique brilliance of the new show, “Adolescence”.
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Nowhere Left To Run: Surviving The New Reality ...
Environmental policy experts Anna Weber and Kiara Rutherford discuss how extreme weather is reshaping where—and how—we live, and why the time for coordinated, equity-focused climate action is now.
8 min
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From Juvie To Prison: Is Rehabilitation Possibl...
As more states rethink youth sentencing, we explore the benefits of real rehabilitation instead of being thrust into a justice system built around punishment.
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