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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• Unraveling The Mysteries Of Alzheimer’s Disease

  Sunday, December 29, 2024

  11 minutes

  For decades, scientists and doctors have been searching for more effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Yet many questions about its causes remain unanswered, and there’s still no consensus on the best way to treat the disease. This week, two experts join us to discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and why studying this type of illness continues to be a challenge. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-alzheimers-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How To Buy A Home: Navigating The Challenges Of Today’s Housing Market

  Sunday, December 29, 2024

  9 minutes

  The dream of homeownership may be increasingly out of reach for many first-time home buyers as low inventory, high prices, and rising interest rates continue to affect the market. What might the future hold for potential buyers in an ever-challenging housing landscape? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-to-buy-a-home-navigating-the-challenges-of-todays-housing-market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Celebrating The Season With Classic Holiday Tunes

  Wednesday, December 25, 2024

  4 minutes

  We're giving our recommendations for the perfect holiday soundtrack, from Chuck Berry’s ‘Run Run Rudolph’ to Nat King Cole’s ‘Joy to the World.’’  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-celebrating-the-season-with-classic-holiday-tunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Becoming A Professional Santa

  Wednesday, December 25, 2024

  3 minutes

  Hoping to become a professional Santa Claus? We explore how "Santa School" trains aspiring Kris Kringles in everything from perfecting their look to mastering the art of spreading holiday cheer. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-becoming-a-professional-santa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Combating Light Pollution And Restoring The Night Sky

  Sunday, December 22, 2024

  9 minutes

  Light pollution is clouding our view of the night sky and may even be affecting our health and the environment. We’ll hear more about the effects of light pollution, and how communities can limit manmade light and bring back starry skies. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/combating-light-pollution-and-restoring-the-night-sky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How To Talk To Children About Loss And Death

  Sunday, December 22, 2024

  10 minutes

  Death is a natural part of life, but it’s a subject that many people don’t feel comfortable discussing -- especially with young children. We speak with a psychiatrist and explore how parents, caregivers, and others can have open and honest conversations with children about these difficult topics.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-to-talk-to-children-about-loss-and-death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Shawn Mendes Embraces Indie Rock On New Album, Shawn

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  3 minutes

  Shawn Mendes is stepping away from his pop star roots and embracing a more mature, indie rock sound with his latest album, Shawn.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-shawn-mendes-embraces-indie-rock-on-new-album-shawn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Is Thrifting Really More Sustainable?

  Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  4 minutes

  The fashion industry is one of the biggest culprits of carbon emissions and waste, with 85% of clothes in the U.S. ending up in landfills every year. While secondhand shopping sounds like a good alternative, fast fashion’s impact means thrift stores are flooded with low-quality items. So, what’s the best way to shop sustainably? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-is-thrifting-really-more-sustainable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How To Protect Against Scams This Holiday Season

  Sunday, December 15, 2024

  10 minutes

  Last year, Americans reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud. With increased online shopping this time of year, and more packages being delivered, there are more opportunities for scammers to access your personal information and data. We share some tips to help you stay protected this season, and throughout the year.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-to-protect-against-scams-this-holiday-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• World Leaders Gather To Discuss Environmental Action

  Sunday, December 15, 2024

  10 minutes

  In November, more than 55,000 climate delegates from around the world gathered for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, otherwise known as COP29. We speak with two experts to unpack key takeaways from the conference and explore America’s stance on the environmental priorities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/world-leaders-gather-to-discuss-environmental-action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: A Real Pain Explores The Holocaust’s Generational Impact

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  4 minutes

  A Real Pain is a road trip “dramedy” that mixes humor with heartbreak. The film follows two cousins as they tour Poland and reflect on the Holocaust in honor of their late grandmother. With standout performances from Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg, it’s a poignant film you won’t want to miss. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-real-pain-explores-the-holocausts-generational-impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Short-Form Video: The Next Big Thing In Streaming?

  Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  4 minutes

  Once deemed a failure, short-form video streaming is now making a comeback. New apps like DramaBox and Reelshort are cashing in on the growing demand for quick, mobile-friendly content. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-short-form-video-the-next-big-thing-in-streaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Small Business Owners Pick Up The Pieces After Hurricane Helene

  Sunday, December 8, 2024

  9 minutes

  After Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, many small business owners were left needing to rebuild. We hear from two local entrepreneurs about the challenges in recovery and how the community has rallied to help them get back on their feet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/small-business-owners-pick-up-the-pieces-after-hurricane-helene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Forgotten History Of The NBA

  Sunday, December 8, 2024

  10 minutes

  Today, more than 75 percent of the players in the National Basketball Association are Black. But that wasn't always the case. When the league was founded in the 1940s, and for much of its early history, it was predominantly white. We sit down with former NBA player and coach Ray Scott to discuss the league's formative years and how it evolved alongside the civil rights movement. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-forgotten-history-of-the-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Robert Zemeckis Swings For The Fences With New Film, Here

  Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  3 minutes

  Director Robert Zemeckis is best known for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Castaway, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We talk about his latest film, Here, which unites some familiar faces, and offers a bold, unconventional storytelling approach. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-robert-zemeckis-swings-for-the-fences-with-new-film-her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: How Is AI Improving Cancer Research?

  Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  3 minutes

  Could artificial intelligence revolutionize cancer detection and treatment? This week, we explore how AI is impacting medical research by helping doctors save time and spot cancer earlier. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-is-ai-improving-cancer-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Criminalizing Librarians: A Louisiana Librarian’s Fight Against Book Banning

  Sunday, December 1, 2024

  9 minutes

  After middle school librarian Amanda Jones voiced her opposition to book banning at a local Louisiana school board meeting, she began receiving death threats. We talk to her about the challenges she's faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/criminalizing-librarians-a-louisiana-librarians-fight-against-book-banning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Helping Senior Dogs Find New Homes

  Sunday, December 1, 2024

  11 minutes

  Did you know that only one out of every five dogs will finish their life with the family who originally took them home? Top Dog Foundation helps find new homes for senior dogs through a variety of programs. We speak with the founder of the organization, Jean Stelten-Beuning, about rehoming and how owners can plan ahead to ensure the long-term welfare of their pet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/helping-senior-dogs-find-new-homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Our Review Of 'English Teacher’; One Of Our Favorite New TV Series

  Wednesday, November 27, 2024

  3 minutes

  Brian Jordan Alvarez, known for roles in Will and Grace and Megan, is now the creator, star, and director of the new hit comedy English Teacher. The show’s sharp humor and strong cast make it a must watch this fall. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-english-teacher-one-of-our-favorite-new-tv-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Addressing A History Of Violence Toward Native American Children

  Wednesday, November 27, 2024

  3 minutes

  Is an apology enough to make up for America's violent past? For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting president has apologized for the American government's role in the abuse and neglect of thousands of Native American children.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-addressing-a-history-of-violence-toward-native-american-children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Secrets To Success: Investing In Habits That Help Maximize Your Time

  Sunday, November 24, 2024

  8 minutes

  Constantly crossing off items from your daily or weekly ‘To-Do List’ but feel like you never actually have time to do the things you really want to? Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us this week to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/secrets-to-success-investing-in-habits-that-help-maximize-your-time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Menendez Brothers Effect: The Complicated Impact Of True Crime Content

  Sunday, November 24, 2024

  12 minutes

  Between TV series, documentaries, podcasts, and even social media, true crime content is more popular than ever. But what are the ethical and practical implications? We explore the appeal of the genre with a professor of digital platforms and ethics, and hear from a CEO who is working to lessen the impact on victims. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-menendez-brothers-effect-the-complicated-impact-of-true-crime-content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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