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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Episodes

• Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers

  Sunday, June 30, 2024

  12 minutes

  We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.

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• 25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit

  Sunday, June 30, 2024

  8 minutes

  We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.

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• Culture Crash: Why We’ll Never Stop Loving Science Fiction Movies

  Wednesday, June 26, 2024

  3 minutes

  From “Interstellar” to “Arrival”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension. We highlight some of our top picks – new and old – from the genre.

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• Viewpoints Explained: Circle The City: How This Nonprofit Is Filling The Gap In Healthcare

  Wednesday, June 26, 2024

  3 minutes

  We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.

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• In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On Healthcare

  Sunday, June 23, 2024

  14 minutes

  We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.

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• Is the Era of Dating Apps Really Over?

  Sunday, June 23, 2024

  10 minutes

  We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.

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• Culture Crash: Love Taylor Swift & Billie Eillish? Why You’ll Love Chappell Roan

  Wednesday, June 19, 2024

  3 minutes

  The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized.

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• Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme

  Wednesday, June 19, 2024

  3 minutes

  We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.

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• Dive Inside: A Look Into Some Of The Greatest Coaches In History

  Sunday, June 16, 2024

  13 minutes

  We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.

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• Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father

  Sunday, June 16, 2024

  12 minutes

  We speak with nonprofit CEO Kenneth Braswell about the social service framework helping fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support those in need. Divorce and family attorney Brad Kaye also shares how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for children.

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• Culture Crash: Our Review of "Hit Man" & Its Down-to-Earth Director, Richard Linklater

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  3 minutes

  Some of Linklater's blockbuster hits include “Dazed and Confused”, “The School of Rock” and his latest release, “Hit Man.”

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• Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census

  Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  3 minutes

  The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift, the new categories and the interesting progression of this socially constructed definition.

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• “Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

  Sunday, June 9, 2024

  15 minutes

  We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.

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• Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits Of The Four Million Enslaved In The 1800’s

  Sunday, June 9, 2024

  8 minutes

  Historian Richard Cahan joins us to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.

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• Culture Crash: Why Billie Eilish Just Keeps Peaking

  Wednesday, June 5, 2024

  3 minutes

  We review singer Billie Eilish’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft and why we just can’t get enough of this talented singer and songwriter.

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• Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing

  Wednesday, June 5, 2024

  3 minutes

  Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.

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• The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conversations With A Particle Physicist

  Sunday, June 2, 2024

  12 minutes

  We speak with particle physicist Harry Cliff about the many things we still don’t understand about this vast abyss we call our universe.

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• Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Real-World Impacts Of Climate Change

  Sunday, June 2, 2024

  9 minutes

  We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.

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• Culture Crash: From Billie Eilish To Taylor Swift: 2024 Has Been A Wild Ride For Music Lovers

  Wednesday, May 29, 2024

  3 minutes

  We cover some of our favorites so far and upcoming album releases this summer and fall that we can’t wait to listen to.

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• Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023

  Wednesday, May 29, 2024

  3 minutes

  We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.

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• Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s

  Sunday, May 26, 2024

  13 minutes

  Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.

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• Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?

  Sunday, May 26, 2024

  8 minutes

  We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.

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• Culture Crash: What’s New To Watch On HBO Max And Amazon Prime

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  4 minutes

  We highlight some of our favorite recent releases on streaming platforms HBO Max and Amazon Prime.

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• Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  3 minutes

  Why is stoning still used as a form of capital punishment in several countries around the world? We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.

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• Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?

  Sunday, May 19, 2024

  10 minutes

  Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.

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• 1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

  Sunday, May 19, 2024

  11 minutes

  We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.

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• Culture Crash: The Composing Genius Of Trent Reznor And Atticus Ross

  Wednesday, May 15, 2024

  3 minutes

  There are some movies that we watch where we love the soundtrack as much, or sometimes more, than the film itself. We cover the new film, Challengers and why its musical score is a fantastic listen.

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• Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act

  Wednesday, May 15, 2024

  3 minutes

  23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.

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• What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?

  Sunday, May 12, 2024

  11 minutes

  We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.

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• “Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks

  Sunday, May 12, 2024

  8 minutes

  Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.

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