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 Twitter & Instagram @ViewpointsRadio.
Episodes
September 27, 2023 • 3 mins
Aging infrastructure, fewer correctional officers, and a large inmate population. These are just some of the factors feeding into why prison breaks, and then large-scale manhunts, seem to be popping up more these days.
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September 27, 2023 • 3 mins
We highlight some of our favorite, small-production movie picks as we head into fall film festival season.
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September 24, 2023 • 10 mins
The reality: Human-induced climate change is leading to more frequent and powerful extreme weather events. In the U.S. and around the world, millions struggle to get back on their feet following the damage and destruction these disasters bring. As bystanders, how can we pitch in and help? We cover the physical and mental toll these hardships cause and why it’s important to step up and give back in any way you can.
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September 24, 2023 • 9 mins
There’s been a lot of hype around Chat GPT and generative AI this year, but is the average person actually using the new tech? We highlight how leaders in education policy are integrating AI into certain processes to create positive for teachers, administrators, and students in classrooms nationwide. From there, we breakdown what are some of the biggest ways AI helps with tasks and how you can go about interacting with these chatbo...
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September 20, 2023 • 3 mins
We cover how the screenwriter and actor’s strike in Hollywood is slowing down TV series releases this autumn.
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September 20, 2023 • 2 mins
Less jobs. Lower property values. Tightened consumer spending. These are just some of the challenges China’s been facing over the past several months. Will this global superpower be able to avoid a full-fledged recession? We talk about why Americans should care about this developing international economic news.
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September 17, 2023 • 11 mins
As an academic advisor, Ana Homayoun has had thousands of conversations with students, parents, and administrators. Many of these talks typically center around grades, college admissions, career paths and other key academic to-dos. Yet, what’s not as commonly talked about is the importance of life skills. This means cultivating independence, setting good habits and more. We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens seem to strugg...
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September 17, 2023 • 9 mins
Do you remember the hype when Threads, Meta’s new version of X, debuted earlier this summer? Everyone seemed to jump on the new platform at a moment’s notice. But what happened to all the buzz? We speak with two social media experts about Meta’s big investment in Threads and what needs to change in the coming months to avoid its quick demise.
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September 13, 2023 • 3 mins
It’s the end of summer and we’re still talking about Taylor Swift’s “Era’s Tour”. Swift is continuing the mania (and profits) with the upcoming release of the movie simply titled: “The Era’s Tour”.
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September 13, 2023 • 2 mins
We highlight recent population trends across America in a post-pandemic world. Several once prominent cities have struggled to bounce back after a mass exodus of urban residents.
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September 10, 2023 • 11 mins
We speak with ex drug trafficker, Margarito Flores Jr. about his entry into the illicit drug trade at an early age and when he decided to get out of the business and start working for the other side. We also speak with Sgt. Ryan Wasson about the critical role informants play in aiding law enforcement, but why it’s important to avoid glorifying the work of people like Flores.
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September 10, 2023 • 9 mins
Two out of three people on Earth are on social media. With so many eyeballs online, it’s big business to have a large social media following and work as an influencer. We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
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September 6, 2023 • 2 mins
Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep higher and higher. 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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September 6, 2023 • 2 mins
We give our review of American rapper, singer and songwriter, Post Malone’s newest album titled, “Austin”.
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September 3, 2023 • 11 mins
Screenwriters and writers aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch in this new media landscape dominated by streaming. Hundreds of thousands of musicians are struggling to make a living from the substandard pay they receive from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. We cover just how the music sector has changed and why these artists don’t have the same protections as other creatives.
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September 3, 2023 • 8 mins
Credit card debt in the U.S. just surpassed one trillion dollars and payment delinquency rates are also on the rise. One factor that’s feeding into these increases are a growing amount of credit card accounts. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that there are 70 million new accounts since 2019. This week – we discuss the effects of escalating debt and how listeners can start taking back control.
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August 30, 2023 • 2 mins
Covid-19 shook up norms for many public transit agencies including commuter rail companies that pre-pandemic largely catered to commuting office employees. We highlight how several businesses are re-framing their strategy during this period.
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August 30, 2023 • 4 mins
Some people argue that the comedy genre is on its way out. But this week, we discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
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August 27, 2023 • 11 mins
Solar energy is big business in the U.S. and is only set to expand in the coming years, with an annual growth rate of 21 percent. But after these solar panels die, where do they go? How ‘green’ is this technology if we’re dumping thousands of used, toxic panels into landfills? We speak with two experts in the solar panel recycling space about how innovation is driving this shift and what more needs to be done to make this energy so...
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August 27, 2023 • 9 mins
With summer break over and millions of students back in school, it’s a good time to talk about the importance of mental health. After all, adolescents today face an excessive number of demands both in and outside of the classroom. This week on Viewpoints - we speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.
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