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: Will Food Prices Ever Go ...
We cover why prices remain stubbornly high and if there’s any relief headed our way.
2 min
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Why Is Being A New Parent So Hard?
We speak with parenting expert Vered Benhorin about how to form a deeper, more present relationship with your child and enjoy the mundane activities and play you do as a parent.
7 min
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A Deep Dive Into DeepSeek: Why Is This Platform...
We cover why DeepSeek is different from the numerous models out there, what Americans should keep in mind if they choose to use it, and why its introduction is causing other companies in the AI race to potentially reshape their strategy.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Our Favorite Mind-Bending Movies
We highlight some of our favorite, lesser-known films within the horror/thriller/sci-fi genre.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: An Early Initiative From ...
Now that he’s in office, we cover both sides of the debate surrounding this possible new initiative.
2 min
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Between 2016 And 2024, 30 Million Women Were Su...
Jaha Dukureh, a victim of FGM and global advocate, to get a better understanding on why FGM persists and what’s being done to curb these numbers.
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Why 2025 Is Your Money Management Year
Scarlett Cochran joins us to share her journey and how she was able to reinvent herself by going back to school and sticking to a strict budget.
7 min
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Culture Crash: Prestige Vs. Easy Tv: The Best O...
We explain the genre of prestige TV, some of our favorite shows within the category and others that fall outside of this box.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: From Starbucks To K-Cups:...
We cover the escalating price tag of coffee beans as climate change impacts the supply of some of the world’s most popular varieties.
1 min
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Bessie Coleman: The Stunt Pilot Sensation Of Th...
We cover the story of Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself as a pilot.
7 min
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What’s Next For TikTok?
While it’s back for now, we speak with two experts about the platform’s long-term future in the U.S. and if users should really be worried about Tik Tok’s ties to China.
9 min
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Culture Crash: Why We’re Rooting For This Film ...
We offer our take on why “Nickel Boys” is worthy of the win.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking U...
We explain why this new artificial intelligence platform is pushing companies and public officials to rethink future AI strategy.
1 min
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Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Da...
We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.
9 min
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Is Our Food Supply Becoming Less Safe?
We speak with two experts in the food industry about why you shouldn’t be so worried about the growing number of recalls and how you can reduce your personal risk through some simple practices.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Remembering Director David Lynch
We cover the legacy of director David Lynch who passed away last month at age 78.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Traveling This Year? New ...
We cover what you need to know if you’re planning to hop on a flight.
1 min
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Investing In Their Future: Learning Finance Ear...
Today, more schools are covering financial literacy, but students are still falling through the cracks.
7 min
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An Invisible Pull: Hitting Rock Bottom
Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.
9 min
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Culture Crash: A Musical Ascent For This Indie ...
We cover some of our favorite tracks on his recent albums.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: Tired Of Surprise Fees? S...
We cover the move to clamp down on these tactics in 2025.
2 min
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The Lost World Of Shipwrecks
We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that reveal a hidden past.
8 min
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The Economic Impact Of Taylor Swift’s World Tour
We highlight the global reverberating impact of the Eras Tour – an experience unlike anything before.
8 min
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Culture Crash: Reviewing The New Bob Dylan Biop...
Timothée Chalamet shines as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, bringing the iconic musician’s early years and transition to “electric” to the big screen.
2 min
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Viewpoints Explained: How Alcohol Causes Cancer...
A recent U.S. Surgeon General report linking alcohol to cancer could make Dry January even more appealing.
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