Viewpoints Radio
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.
Episodes
May 12, 2024 • 11 mins
Women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark made countless headlines and drew thousands of new fans to the league for her record-setting season. Now, she’s kicking off her first year in the WNBA. But despite her athletic dominance, her first year’s salary is just $76,000. It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is...
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May 12, 2024 • 8 mins
Ever wonder why your cat can’t stop nudging your legs, or why it takes your dog forever to find the right spot to pee? 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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May 8, 2024 • 2 mins
We review the recent release, “Baby Reindeer” that’s been drumming up a lot of buzz online. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.
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May 8, 2024 • 3 mins
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
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May 5, 2024 • 9 mins
Even if you earn $100,000 per year, in most places across the U.S., this salary isn’t enough to be able to own a home. The housing crisis isn’t just affecting people in the lower class these days; it’s hitting individuals and families solidly in the middle class. Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing.
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May 5, 2024 • 9 mins
51 percent of the American population is on Tik Tok. The average adult spends anywhere between 2-3 hours per day scrolling on social media. With people absorbing so much content these days, how are unrealistic posts or videos affecting our psyche? We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.
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May 1, 2024 • 3 mins
We review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons.
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May 1, 2024 • 2 mins
Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.
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April 28, 2024 • 9 mins
Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social media accounts, and gossip threads or forums. How did celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment.
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April 28, 2024 • 11 mins
By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This generation of Americans – born between roughly 1946 and 1964 – makeup roughly 21 percent of the American population, according the 2020 U.S. Census. In the decades ahead, experts say that the country’s population will only continue to trend older. As you age (whether you’re currently in your 40’s or in your 70’s) what you eat and how you exercise should look a bit different. We sp...
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April 24, 2024 • 3 mins
We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop.
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April 24, 2024 • 2 mins
Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep upwards. We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
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April 21, 2024 • 9 mins
Getting started gardening may feel overwhelming – especially if you have trouble keeping a solo houseplant alive. (Trust me – we’ve been there.) But with some research and a small investment, the rewards of tending to a garden are lifelong. We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
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April 21, 2024 • 11 mins
Every year, 1.6 million teens in the U.S. between the ages of 13-17 experience homelessness. And that number is twice as high for youth ages 18-25. For this population, every aspect of life is a struggle. Basics like what’s for dinner, where to find clean clothes or getting connected to wi-fi to finish homework are all daily hurdles. Homeless youth are also at a higher risk of becoming incarcerated and ending up chronically homeles...
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April 17, 2024 • 2 mins
We review a recent action flick that’s been performing well in theatres, but, in our opinion, was a complete flop.
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April 17, 2024 • 2 mins
Venus is an anomaly to modern astronomers. Its smooth surface is indicative of a younger planet – one that’s 500 million years old. Yet, Venus is much older with an estimated age of around 4.5 billion years old. We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
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April 14, 2024 • 11 mins
What exactly is a deep fake? In what context can this technology be used? And why are experts rushing to create new policies to control this new digital weapon? We answer these questions and more this week as we dive into all aspects of deep fakes and why they pose an imminent danger during this big election year.
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April 14, 2024 • 9 mins
Roughly 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions produced in the U.S. comes from industry. This includes the manufacturing of consumer goods, textiles as well as the creation of building and chemical materials. Today, the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas still drive much of this production - even when there are clean, renewable energy sources waiting to be used. We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about th...
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April 10, 2024 • 3 mins
Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake were two of the hottest pop stars during the 90’s and 2000’s. But has their time passed? We discuss their latest album flops and why social media has a lot to say about their return to the stage.
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April 10, 2024 • 2 mins
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going? Many are finding an identity within this more modern category.
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