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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Episodes
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After The Fire: Tulsa’s Untold Reckoning
Sunday, January 11, 2026
In 1921, a prosperous Black neighborhood was destroyed almost overnight - and then quietly written out of the historical record. This week, we examine how violence, silence, and selective memory shaped what generations of Americans were never taught. Guest: Scott Ellsworth, lecturer, Department of Afro-American and African Studies at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, author, Death in a Promised Land: The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 and The Groundbreaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice.Host: Gary Price. Producer: Amirah Zaveri. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
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The Decision Most American’s Don’t Make Until It’s Too Late
Sunday, January 11, 2026
About 60 percent of Americans don’t yet have a written will in place. People spend a lifetime working hard, saving money, building assets, but often never think about what would happen in case they suddenly passed away. We speak with life planning expert Abby Schneiderman about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online.Guests: Abby Schneiderman, co-CEO, Everplans, co-author, In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around LaterHost: Marty Peterson. Producer: Amirah Zaveri. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
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Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Let Go Of The ’90S
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A look at why the 1990s still loom so large in our collective memory and what our fixation on that decade reveals about the draw of nostalgia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Viewpoints Explained: The Dessert Trend That Refuses To Fade
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Host: Ebony McMorris.Producer: Amirah Zaveri Compliancy Issues Covered: Food Trends, Diet, Marketing, Advertising, Food Culture, Youth Trends, Social Me Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling | Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult
Monday, January 5, 2026
Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) RecyclingHow often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between 9 to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful microplastics into every corner of the planet and into our bodies. Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a difference by changing our c...
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Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) Recycling
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Host: Gary Price.Producer: Amirah Zaveri.Guests: Jennie Romer, attorney, author, Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics; Kate Melges, plastics project leader, Greenpeace USA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Culture Crash: Guillermo Del Toro Finally Meets “Frankenstein”
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and director Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein” arrives at last. We review the new film now streaming on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Viewpoints Explained: A Global Threat That’s Slowly Fading
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Viewpoints Explained: A Global Threat That’s Slowly FadingWe focus on highlighting more positive news, we cover how one global problem is moving in the right direction and how this positive change didn’t happen by accident but required global cooperation. Host: Ebony McMorris. Producer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern Families | Locked Out Of Work: Women, Criminal Records & The Will To Rebuild
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern FamiliesEven as dual-income households become more of the norm across America, women often still shoulder more of the work at home. We explore why this imbalance persists and what real equity moving forward could look like.Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri Guest: Kate Mangino, gender expert, author of Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home. Locked Out Of Work: Women, Criminal Records & The Will To RebuildA criminal record can follow someone for years, or even decades, by chronically limiting job options and career paths at every turn. As Illi...
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Locked Out Of Work: Women, Criminal Records & The Will To Rebuild
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Locked Out Of Work: Women, Criminal Records & The Will To RebuildA criminal record can follow someone for years, or even decades, by chronically limiting job options and career paths at every turn. As Illinois moves forward with a new Clean Slate law, we examine how these barriers shape lives nationwide, disproportionately affect formerly incarcerated women and what record-clearing policies could change for the tens of millions of Americans stuck in limbo. Host: Marty Peterson. Producer: Amirah Zaveri. Guests: Chanell Burnette, writer, advocate, former prisoner; Marlon Chamberlain, found...
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The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern Families
Sunday, December 28, 2025
The Hidden Labor Gap In Modern FamiliesEven as dual-income households become more of the norm across America, women often still shoulder more of the work at home. We explore why this imbalance persists and what real equity moving forward could look like.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah ZaveriGuest: Kate Mangino, gender expert, author of Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The One-Hunded Year Anniversary Of Mount Rushmore | The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View From The Financial Edge
Monday, December 22, 2025
The One-Hunded Year Anniversary Of Mount Rushmore It’s one of the most photographed landmarks in America, but behind the four stone faces lies a story of abandoned visions, a sculptor with a controversial legacy and a mountain long sacred to Native Americans. A century after the project was approved, we have a conversation about the landmark’s lesser-known history and who gets to shape the story of America. The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View From The Financial Edge Christina Kuhn’s life is a daily race against rising prices, stagnant wages and the constant fear that one u...
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The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View From The Financial Edge
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Christina Kuhn’s life is a daily race against rising prices, stagnant wages and the constant fear that one unexpected expense could cause her family to lose everything. In this intimate portrait of a Michigan family stretched to their limit, we explore what it really feels like to live without a safety net in today’s economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The One-Hunded Year Anniversary Of Mount Rushmore
Sunday, December 21, 2025
It’s one of the most photographed landmarks in America, but behind the four stone faces lies a story of abandoned visions, a sculptor with a controversial legacy and a mountain long sacred to Native Americans. A century after the project was approved, we have a conversation about the landmark’s lesser-known history and who gets to shape the story of America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Culture Crash: Train Dreams Is Netflix’s Newest Cinematic Masterpiece
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The 2025 drama brings stunning videography and emotional storytelling to streaming giant, Netflix. We review what you’ll love about this film and why Netflix may not be the best option for the optimal viewing experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Viewpoints Explained: Everything You Never Knew About Mount Rushmore
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Mount Rushmore is a national staple, but do you know how these iconic faces came to be forever memorialized in granite? We dive into the 14-year project – from early concepts to the symbolism represented in the finished product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Saving Coral Reefs: Why These Animals Matter More Than We Think | Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Affecting Local Libraries
Monday, December 15, 2025
Saving Coral Reefs: Why These Animals Matter More Than We Think 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. Libraries On The Line: How Funding Cuts Are Affecting Local Libraries There are more than 125,000 library branches across the country. For many smaller, rural towns, these l...
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 priva...
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 as...
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
