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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• Viewpoints Explained: From Rupert To Lachlan Murdoch: The Future Of Fox And Beyond

  Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  3 minutes

  After several years of speculation, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has handed control of his global empire to his eldest son Lachlan. As the company pivots toward streaming and sports while keeping its heavy political influence intact, questions remain about whether Lachlan can maintain the same growth and profit long-term. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-from-rupert-to-lachlan-murdoch-the-future-of-fox-and-beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Why “Breach” Proves That Twenty One Pilots Still Has It

  Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  4 minutes

  Twenty One Pilots’ latest album blends past and present, proving their anxious, anthemic style is still unmistakably their own. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-breach-proves-that-twenty-one-pilots-still-has-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hurricanes In A Warming World | Keeping Love Alive: What Every Couple Needs To Know

  Monday, September 29, 2025

  27 minutes

  Hurricanes In A Warming World Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions. Keeping Love Alive: What Every Couple Needs To Know Love may spark a marriage but keeping it alive takes continual effort. Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why rela...

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• Hurricanes In A Warming World

  Sunday, September 28, 2025

  12 minutes

  Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/hurricanes-in-a-warming-world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Keeping Love Alive: What Every Couple Needs To Know

  Sunday, September 28, 2025

  9 minutes

  Love may spark a marriage but keeping it alive takes continual effort. Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why relationships feel so hard at times and how couples can improve their intimacy, connection and ability to face life’s challenges as a team. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/keeping-love-alive-what-every-couple-needs-to-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: What Sabrina Carpenter Learned From Jack Antonoff

  Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  4 minutes

  From disco shimmer to rock swagger, singer Sabrina Carpenter’s new album shows just how far her sound can stretch. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-what-sabrina-carpenter-learned-from-jack-antonoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Teen Reading Scores At A 30-Year-Low?

  Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  4 minutes

  High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-teen-reading-scores-at-a-30-year-low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us | Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem

  Monday, September 22, 2025

  27 minutes

  Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above t...

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• Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us

  Sunday, September 21, 2025

  8 minutes

  Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/griefs-hidden-impact-on-the-youngest-among-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem

  Sunday, September 21, 2025

  11 minutes

  Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-2-food-insecurity-in-the-u-s-how-local-pantries-and-national-policy-work-in-tandem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: The Generational Breakup With Alcohol

  Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  3 minutes

  Fewer Americans are drinking, and young adults are driving this trend. Health concerns, wellness trends, and new alcohol-free spaces are shifting habits and redefining what socializing looks like today. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-generational-breakup-with-alcohol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: Jessica Chastain, Vince Gilligan, And Why AppleTV+ Is Doubling Down

  Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  4 minutes

  For years, we’ve viewed AppleTV+ as a low-key streamer that’s produced some hits, but isn’t in the same category as Netflix as HBO Max. We cover its stacked upcoming lineup and what we’re most excited to watch as the weather turns cooler. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-jessica-chastain-vince-gilligan-and-why-appletv-is-doubling-down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Redrawing The Rules: Why The Recent Case Of Gerrymandering In Texas Stands Out | Part 1: Food Insecurity In The U.S.: One Teen’s Story & One Expert’s Warning

  Monday, September 15, 2025

  27 minutes

  Redrawing The Rules: Why The Recent Case Of Gerrymandering In Texas Stands Out Texas’ latest push to redraw political districts has sparked national debate over the boundaries of fair representation. With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence. Part 1: Food Insecurity In The U.S.: One Teen’s Story & One Expert’s Warning Synopsis: Sustained higher grocery costs and shrinking safety nets are pushing more Americans into food insecurity. Through t...

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• Redrawing The Rules: Why The Recent Case Of Gerrymandering In Texas Stands Out

  Sunday, September 14, 2025

  10 minutes

  Texas’ latest push to redraw political districts has sparked national debate over the boundaries of fair representation. With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/redrawing-the-rules-why-the-recent-case-of-gerrymandering-in-texas-stands-out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 1: Food Insecurity In The U.S.: One Teen’s Story & One Expert’s Warning

  Sunday, September 14, 2025

  9 minutes

  Sustained higher grocery costs and shrinking safety nets are pushing more Americans into food insecurity. Through the story of Nevada high schooler Veronique Valdez and analysis from United Nations food policy expert Jean-Martin Bauer, we cover how hunger is reshaping daily life for millions of individuals and families and the crucial role of community resources and nonprofits in fighting hunger. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-1-food-insecurity-in-the-u-s-one-teens-story-one-experts-warning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: From “Superman” To “Peacemaker”: James Gunn’s New DCU Takes Shape

  Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  4 minutes

  With “Superman” launching the new DCU, “Peacemaker” season two cements its place in the universe. We cover the return of the hit HBO Max series. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-from-superman-to-peacemaker-james-gunns-new-dcu-takes-shape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: What If We Never Needed Dentures Or Implants Again?

  Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  4 minutes

  It sounds like science fiction, but researchers in Japan are testing a treatment that could make your teeth grow back. We cover the first human trial that’s now underway. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-if-we-never-needed-dentures-or-implants-again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection | Arctic Story – Charting The Unknown: From Barents’ Expeditions To The Modern Arctic Meltdown

  Monday, September 8, 2025

  28 minutes

  SEG. 1: The Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection Synopsis: Improv isn’t just comedy. It’s a crash course in listening, adaptability, and connection. Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life. Seg. 2: Arctic Story – Charting The Unknown: From Barents’ Expeditions To The Modern Arctic Meltdown Synopsis: Four hundred years after explorer William Barents braved the Arctic’s icy unknown, journalist Andrea Pitzer retraces this same path acros...

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• The Secret Ingredient To Better Confidence & Connection

  Sunday, September 7, 2025

  10 minutes

  Improv isn’t just comedy. It’s a crash course in listening, adaptability, and connection. Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-secret-ingredient-to-better-confidence-connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Arctic Story – Charting The Unknown: From Barents’ Expeditions To The Modern Arctic Meltdown

  Sunday, September 7, 2025

  10 minutes

  Four hundred years after explorer William Barents braved the Arctic’s icy unknown, journalist Andrea Pitzer retraces this same path across a region that’s now vanishing at record speed. The story of survival and discovery collides with today’s rapid melt, offering us a glimpse of what lies ahead if we continue on this same path. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/arctic-story-charting-the-unknown-from-barents-expeditions-to-the-modern-arctic-meltdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Culture Crash: The Magic Of Film: Why 70mm Screenings Outshine Digital

  Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  4 minutes

  While digital dominates the box office and on streaming platforms, the texture and scale of 70mm film screenings continue to drive movie lovers to the theater. We cover this art form and why we’re a fan. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-magic-of-film-why-70mm-screenings-outshine-digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: Why Are So Few Women In This Industry?

  Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  3 minutes

  Just 12 percent of police officers are women and only 3 percent are in leadership positions in America. We cover one initiative that’s focused on driving more women into this public-facing sector. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-so-few-women-in-this-industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress | The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

  Monday, September 1, 2025

  27 minutes

  Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress Teaching today means far more than covering math problems and reading lists. It’s managing the ripple effects of the pandemic, lingering academic delays, and the daily pressures kids bring with them. Alongside the frustrations are signs of progress, as schools adapt with new resources and evolving approaches. In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year. The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors ...

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• The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

  Sunday, August 31, 2025

  12 minutes

  For millions of older Americans, the dream of aging in place is colliding with the reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing. Retrofitting homes is often out of reach financially, downsizing isn’t the easy fix it appears to be, and without these changes, independence and safety become harder to hold onto in later life. We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-hidden-housing-crisis-for-americas-seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress

  Sunday, August 31, 2025

  8 minutes

  Teaching today means far more than covering math problems and reading lists. It’s managing the ripple effects of the pandemic, lingering academic delays, and the daily pressures kids bring with them. Alongside the frustrations are signs of progress, as schools adapt with new resources and evolving approaches. In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-2-beyond-lesson-plans-balancing-delays-highlighting-progress Learn more about yo...

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• Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With "Weapons"

  Wednesday, August 27, 2025

  4 minutes

  We review the new horror film, “Weapons” directed by Zach Cregger and starring Ozark alum Julia Garner, Oppenheimer standout Aldren Ehrenreich and Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-barbarian-film-director-zach-cregger-does-it-again-with-weapons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Viewpoints Explained: The Race To Improve Cancer Screening And Detection

  Wednesday, August 27, 2025

  3 minutes

  Researchers are utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence to see if it could be a key partner in helping to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of catching cancer early. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-race-to-improve-cancer-screening-and-detection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom | Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo

  Monday, August 25, 2025

  27 minutes

  Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo Earlier this month, the online an...

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• Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo

  Sunday, August 24, 2025

  10 minutes

  Earlier this month, the online announcement of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” almost crashed YouTube because millions of Swifties flooded the platform. This week – we cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pops-power-shift-from-madonna-to-taylor-swift-chappell-roan-and-olivia-rodrigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom

  Sunday, August 24, 2025

  10 minutes

  A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-1-beyond-lesson-plans-how-teachers-navigate-tech-bullying-a-lack-of-connection-in-the-classroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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