Viewpoints

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: Filling The Thanksgiving Movie Void With Stuck In Love

  Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  4 minutes

  Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving movie to enjoy before jumping into Christmas classics? Try Josh Boone’s 2012 rom com, Stuck in Love. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-filling-the-thanksgiving-movie-void-with-stuck-in-love-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion

  Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  3 minutes

  We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going? Many are finding an identity within this more modern category. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-continued-retreat-from-religion-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Galileo’s Shopping List: Why Humans Have Always Relied On Lists

  Sunday, November 17, 2024

  10 minutes

  Lists are a part of our everyday, even if they are often a forgotten part of our everyday. But Author Shaun Usher read through countless lists to compile a collection of lists throughout time that shed light on the times, our collective history, and the list makers themselves. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-humans-have-always-relied-on-lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Eating On Mars: Why The Journey Into Space Will Be Plant-Based

  Sunday, November 17, 2024

  9 minutes

  Scientists are thinking big about voyaging to Mars and one day inhabiting the faraway planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up. We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day. We also discuss what we can learn from these advancements to improve our current food systems on Earth. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-the-journey-into-space-will-be-plant-based Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Looking Ahead To Oscar Season

  Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  4 minutes

  With no clear frontrunner, this year's Oscar race is wide open. Join us as we recap potential contenders, including Sean Baker's acclaimed Anora and historical drama, The Brutalist. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-looking-ahead-to-oscar-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: How Can Urban Planning Change The Impact Of Severe Weather?

  Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  3 minutes

  Can strategic urban planning help mitigate the impact of severe weather? We explore how the layout of cities and infrastructure can affect the outcomes of weather events like hurricanes and floods. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-can-urban-planning-change-the-impact-of-severe-weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Reflecting On Four Decades As A Courtroom Sketch Artist

  Sunday, November 10, 2024

  9 minutes

  Courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg has documented some of the biggest trials of the past forty years, sketching everything cameras couldn’t capture. We speak with her about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/reflecting-on-four-decades-as-a-courtroom-sketch-artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Life And Legacy Of Conductor Arturo Toscanini

  Sunday, November 10, 2024

  10 minutes

  Arturo Toscanini was one of the most celebrated and influential conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What is it about his work that has such staying power? We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-life-and-legacy-of-conductor-arturo-toscanini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: The Power Of Non-Linear Storytelling

  Wednesday, November 6, 2024

  4 minutes

  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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-power-of-non-linear-storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Why Are So Many Pharmacies Closing?

  Wednesday, November 6, 2024

  3 minutes

  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? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-so-many-pharmacies-closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Spies And Soldiers: The Roles Women Held During The Civil War

  Sunday, November 3, 2024

  9 minutes

  We know so much about the men of the American Civil War, but the women who played pivotal roles are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott Kahler decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/spies-and-soldiers-the-roles-women-held-during-the-civil-war-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Four Years Post-Pandemic, Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

  Sunday, November 3, 2024

  10 minutes

  During the height of the COVID pandemic, millions of people worked remotely. But four years later, many employees have continued to work from home long after restrictions have eased. Now, as employers like Amazon push for a return to the office, many employees are hesitant to go back. We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look like. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/four-years-post-pandemic-is-remote-work-here-to-stay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads

  Wednesday, October 30, 2024

  4 minutes

  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.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-one-of-our-favorite-sci-fi-reads-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone

  Wednesday, October 30, 2024

  3 minutes

  Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-fed-up-with-dating-apps-youre-not-alone-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest

  Sunday, October 27, 2024

  8 minutes

  In the 1980s, 25-year-old medical student Mimi Zieman seized 'the opportunity of a lifetime' as the team doctor for a Mount Everest expedition. She shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/one-doctors-adventure-in-the-shadow-of-everest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?

  Sunday, October 27, 2024

  10 minutes

  Engaging students in elementary and high schools has become increasingly challenging post-pandemic, with nearly half of Gen Z students reporting feeling disengaged in the classroom. 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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/classroom-crisis-why-are-so-many-kids-not-engaged-in-school Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Beyond The Big Screen: Horror Novels That Outshine The Movies

  Wednesday, October 23, 2024

  4 minutes

  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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-beyond-the-big-screen-horror-novels-that-outshine-the-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Public Spaces Provide Support After Hurricane Helene

  Wednesday, October 23, 2024

  3 minutes

  How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one community transformed its library into a community hub, providing free Wi-Fi access to residents affected by power outages. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-public-spaces-provide-support-after-hurricane-helen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leaving The U.S.

  Sunday, October 20, 2024

  11 minutes

  As the cost of living in the United States continues to rise, more seniors are choosing to stretch their retirement savings by moving abroad. We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/golden-years-abroad-why-more-seniors-are-leaving-the-u-s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Pregnant And Incarcerated: Childbirth Behind Bars

  Sunday, October 20, 2024

  9 minutes

  After working for years as an OB/GYN for inmates at San Francisco Jail, author Carolyn Sufrin wanted to tell the story of the women she helped. She talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pregnant-and-incarcerated-childbirth-behind-bars-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: The Confusing Mess That Is “Megalopolis”

  Wednesday, October 16, 2024

  4 minutes

  We cover the new film by Francis Ford Coppola, “Megalopolis”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-confusing-mess-that-is-megalopolis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?

  Wednesday, October 16, 2024

  3 minutes

  This year, many students started classes with one big change: no more cellphones or smartwatches allowed in the classroom. This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?” Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-classrooms-be-cellphone-free-spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Exploring The Questions That Need No Answer

  Sunday, October 13, 2024

  10 minutes

  We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to a man who has made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers, or where the resolution changes depending upon our age or circumstances. He tells us how the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/exploring-the-questions-that-need-no-answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Do We Always Fall Back On The Basics Staples In Our Closet?

  Sunday, October 13, 2024

  10 minutes

  There are some items of clothing that truly never go out of style. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a classic black dress, these pieces transform with the vibe and trends of each decade. Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-do-we-always-fall-back-on-the-basics-staples-in-our-closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Both Old & New

  Wednesday, October 9, 2024

  4 minutes

  We highlight some of our favorite scary movies, from extremely jarring to a more, moderate scare. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-favorite-fall-film-picks-both-old-new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & Its Not Where You Think

  Wednesday, October 9, 2024

  3 minutes

  We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-illegal-border-crossings-are-on-the-rise-its-not-where-you-think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis

  Sunday, October 6, 2024

  10 minutes

  From rising oceans to never-ending heat waves, millions of adults and families are uprooting their lives to find refuge away from climate change and its devastating effects. We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-lesser-known-consequences-of-the-climate-crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love

  Sunday, October 6, 2024

  9 minutes

  October is peak season for scary movies, skeletons and all things undead. 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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-we-love-horror-the-cultural-societal-ties-behind-the-scary-movies-we-love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?

  Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  4 minutes

  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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-have-you-seen-the-popular-netflix-film-rebel-ridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?

  Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  3 minutes

  If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-single-but-dont-know-where-to-mingle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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