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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Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Affecting Local Libraries
Sunday, December 14, 2025
There are more than 125,000 library branches across the country. For many smaller, rural towns, these locations aren’t just a place to get books but are a lifeline for countless other resources. Following an executive order that would reduce funding – which has since been overturned – libraries need support now more than ever. Our experts explain how these funds are used to enhance local communities and civil participation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Saving Coral Reefs: Why These Animals Matter More Than We Think
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Coral reefs are home to 25 percent of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than just a home for aquatic life. Coral reefs are animals themselves. Two ocean experts join us to share some interesting facts about these unique creatures and why people should care about their declining existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: The Tiny Clues That Expose Artificial Intelligence Footage
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
AI-generated videos now look startlingly real, but small inconsistencies in movement, lighting and context can still give them away. We cover how to spot these details and the importance of questioning what you’re really watching online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Two “Succession” Co-Stars, Two New Thrillers
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Two Succession standouts, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen, return in new streaming thrillers. We cover if the new releases are worth your time this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use | The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups
Monday, December 8, 2025
Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents. The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups Breakups now unfold in a world where politics, feeds, and public opinion quietly shape how couples drift apart. And with so much of life happening online, those moments don’t stay pr...
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The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Breakups now unfold in a world where politics, feeds, and public opinion quietly shape how couples drift apart. And with so much of life happening online, those moments don’t stay private for long. Often, friends, followers and even strangers can influence how people interpret what happened and how they should feel about it. We cover how these subtle pressures make break up’s feel even harder these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: The Hidden Cost Of Thrifting Today
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Thrifting is often seen as an eco-friendly alternative to fast fashion, but the reality is more complicated. As donations surge and low-quality clothing floods secondhand shops, even resale stores are struggling to keep pace with the waste cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Jennifer Lawrence And Robert Pattinson Like You’ve Never Seen Them
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
We review the new drama film “Die My Love” which has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The movie stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help | The Pet Boom That Never Really Ended
Monday, December 1, 2025
Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help When the government shut down for 43 days this past October and November, tens of millions of Americans suddenly found the support they rely on slipping out of reach. The disruption revealed just how vulnerable SNAP recipients are when politics stalls and the system falters. We delve into how the SNAP system really works and break some of the misconceptions behind this government service. The Pet Boom That Never Really Ended America’s love for pets has grown into a cultural shift that reshapes how we live and spend. What began...
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Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help
Sunday, November 30, 2025
When the government shut down for 43 days this past October and November, tens of millions of Americans suddenly found the support they rely on slipping out of reach. The disruption revealed just how vulnerable SNAP recipients are when politics stalls and the system falters. We delve into how the SNAP system really works and break some of the misconceptions behind this government service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Pet Boom That Never Really Ended
Sunday, November 30, 2025
America’s love for pets has grown into a cultural shift that reshapes how we live and spend. What began as companionship has transformed into a deep, generational attachment that fuels a massive industry and redefines who we view as core family members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: Inside The New Grocery Budget Squeeze
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
New polling shows Americans are buying fewer extras at the grocery store, signaling a growing caution that retailers and the economy can’t ignore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Inside The Twisty New Thriller From The “Breaking Bad” Creator
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
American screenwriter Vince Gilligan is back with a new mystery series. We give our review this week on Culture Crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I Spy Delicious Pie | America’s Quiet Addiction: One Man’s Recovery, One Doctor’s Warning
Monday, November 24, 2025
I Spy Delicious Pie Pie has come a long way from medieval savory fare to a global dessert favorite. Pie expert Ken Haedrich dishes out simple baking tips, his pick for Thanksgiving (creamy Southern buttermilk pie), and a reminder that the crust matters but perfection doesn’t. Bottom line: all pie is good pie. America’s Quiet Addiction: One Man’s Recovery, One Doctor’s Warning Behind the drinks we celebrate lies a nationwide addiction crisis. A recovering alcoholic and an emergency room doctor join us this week to share how easily alcohol dependence takes hold, the long-term damagi...
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America’s Quiet Addiction: One Man’s Recovery, One Doctor’s Warning
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Behind the drinks we celebrate lies a nationwide addiction crisis. A recovering alcoholic and an emergency room doctor join us this week to share how easily alcohol dependence takes hold, the long-term damaging effects of this addiction and some of the newest treatments available on the frontlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I Spy Delicious Pie
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Pie has come a long way from medieval savory fare to a global dessert favorite. Pie expert Ken Haedrich dishes out simple baking tips, his pick for Thanksgiving (creamy Southern buttermilk pie), and a reminder that the crust matters but perfection doesn’t. Bottom line: all pie is good pie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Why Rewatching Our Favorite Films Never Get Old
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Some movies like never lose their spark. We cover why we’ll never get tired of rewatching this mysterious drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: From Queens To City Hall: Zohran Mamdani’s Unlikely Path
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
In New York, a new kind of leader is stepping in. Zohran Mamdani is younger, bolder, and has a vision that’s shaking up the status quo. What his victory reveals goes far beyond this recent mayoral election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Neck To Nerves: What Everyday Pain Is Trying To Tell Us | Sleep Like A Baby? How Our Early Sleep Habits Shape Us
Monday, November 17, 2025
From Neck To Nerves: What Everyday Pain Is Trying To Tell Us A sore neck, stiff shoulders, or dull backache might seem small until they’re not. Orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Rahul Shah joins us to explain how these everyday aches are signals from a body that’s out of sync, often due to tech habits, posture, and lack of movement. By understanding the body’s chain reaction, we can prevent years of chronic pain before it starts. Sleep Like A Baby? How Our Early Sleep Habits Shape Us We often think of sleep as a nightly reset, but what if our lifelong rest patterns are set much earlie...
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From Neck To Nerves: What Everyday Pain Is Trying To Tell Us
Sunday, November 16, 2025
A sore neck, stiff shoulders, or dull backache might seem small until they’re not. Orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Rahul Shah joins us to explain how these everyday aches are signals from a body that’s out of sync, often due to tech habits, posture, and lack of movement. By understanding the body’s chain reaction, we can prevent years of chronic pain before it starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sleep Like A Baby? How Our Early Sleep Habits Shape Us
Sunday, November 16, 2025
We often think of sleep as a nightly reset, but what if our lifelong rest patterns are set much earlier in life? We cover how researchers are uncovering how disrupted infant sleep may alter brain development and emotional regulation well into adulthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Richard Linklater Finds Magic In Stillness With "Blue Moon”
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The new film, “Blue Moon” features actor Ethan Hawke in this quiet, talk-heavy drama about art, regret, and what’s left unsaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: Fewer Births, Smaller Future: Why The Human Population Is Shrinking
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
From the U.S. to South Korea, fertility rates are hitting record lows. We break down what’s driving the global baby bust and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back On Tv’s Smartest Survivor | The Real George Washington: What History Books Leave Out
Monday, November 10, 2025
Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back On Tv’s Smartest Survivor For 60 years, Jeopardy! has remained a constant in American television by blending intellect, competition, and charm. This week – we revisit the game show’s evolution, the lasting influence of Alex Trebek and how new host Ken Jennings is keeping the legacy alive while adapting to modern audience. The Real George Washington: What History Books Leave Out We think we know George Washington - the hero, the general, the face on the dollar bill. But behind the legend was a man navigating deep flaws, hard choices and...
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The Real George Washington: What History Books Leave Out
Sunday, November 9, 2025
We think we know George Washington - the hero, the general, the face on the dollar bill. But behind the legend was a man navigating deep flaws, hard choices and the fragile beginnings of a nation unlike anything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back On Tv’s Smartest Survivor
Sunday, November 9, 2025
For 60 years, Jeopardy! has remained a constant in American television by blending intellect, competition, and charm. This week – we revisit the game show’s evolution, the lasting influence of Alex Trebek and how new host Ken Jennings is keeping the legacy alive while adapting to modern audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Viewpoints Explained: Artificial Intelligence’s Energy Problem: Why More Consumers Are Footing The Bill
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in electricity use, straining local power grids and driving up costs across the country. As data centers multiply, experts warn that this growth may soon outpace the grid’s capacity to keep up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Culture Crash: Why “Deadbeat” Marks A New Era For Musician Tame Impala
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker returns with a new album that trades psychedelic introspection for a brighter, club-ready sound. We review his latest drop this week on Culture Crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City | The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling
Monday, November 3, 2025
Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City Across 400 years, New York City has drawn ambitious dreamers, risk-takers, and reformers who helped define not only the metropolis but an entire nation. From early settlers to civil rights trailblazers, we highlight some of the stories of ordinary people whose actions built the vibrant, diverse and progressive landscape that is New York today. The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling Criminal profiling sits at the crossroads of science, psychology, and storytelling, but how much of it really works and why is there so much publi...
