Episodes
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
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.
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.
We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
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.
The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized.
We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.
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.
Some of Linklater's blockbuster hits include “Dazed and Confused”, “The School of Rock” and his latest release, “Hit Man.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
We speak with particle physicist Harry Cliff about the many things we still don’t understand about this vast abyss we call our universe.
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
We cover some of our favorites so far and upcoming album releases this summer and fall that we can’t wait to listen to.
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
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.
We highlight some of our favorite recent releases on streaming platforms HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
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.
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
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.
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.
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.
We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
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.