Viewpoints Radio

Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered

• Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage.

Guests: 

• Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law
• Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Commun...

Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure

• Civil rights didn’t end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power.

Host: Ebony McMorris
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

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Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered

• Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage.  

Guest: Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law; Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Community Co...

The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs

• We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck.

Guests: 

• Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University
• Karissa Tang, ...

How Artists Helped Camouflage The Military

• Camouflage wasn’t just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today’s complex digital patterns, We trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival.

Guest: Roy R. Behrens, artist, camouflage researcher.

Host: Gary Price
Producer: Amirah Zaveri  

When Family And Money Collide

Culture Crash: The Internet’s Favorite Song Isn’t On Streaming

• A bonus track no one can officially stream has become one of the internet’s most emotional anthems thanks to Tik Tok. We look at Twenty-One Pilots new hit single and why its drawn in millions.

Host:  Evan Rook
Producer: Evan Rook

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Viewpoints Explained: The Showdown At The Federal Reserve

• When presidents clash with the Federal Reserve, it’s more than political theater, but a test of how independent the nation’s central bank really is. We examine why interest rates matter so much and what’s at stake when politics collides with the levers of the larger U.S. economy.

Host: Ebony McMorris
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

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When Family And Money Collide

• Helping an adult child can feel like love in action until it quietly turns into dependence. We speak with financial psychologist Blad Klontz to understand how financial support - even when rooted in good intentions - can blur boundaries, strain relationships and create a long-term cycle that’s harder to break than most parents expect.  

Guests: Brad Klontz, financial psychologist, co-author of S...

When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters

• Synopsis: As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.

Guests: 

• Joe Bassett, survival expert, co...

Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep

• Subscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they’ve become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.

Host: Ebony McMorris
Producer: Amirah Zaveri

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Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture Field

• From blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year’s Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.  

Host:  Evan Rook. 
Producer: Evan Rook   

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Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling Better

• When life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.

Guests: 

• Rina Raphael, journalist, author, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care
• Amy Larocca, jou...

When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters

• As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.

Guests:

• Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Em...

One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The Law

• For much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow?

Guest: 

Viewpoints Explained: When Romance Meets Inflated Pricing

• Valentine’s Day may feel romantic, but the price tag is anything but. We breakdown why flowers, dinners, and last-minute plans seem to cost more each year and how timing quietly drives the holiday economy.

Host: Ebony McMorris

Producer: Amirah Zaveri 

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Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job

• Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.

Guests: 

• Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career Consulting
• Laura Hambley Lovett, workplace psych...