Viewpoints Radio

Award-winning reporting on current issues, featuring America’s leading experts.

News · Current Events · Entertainment · Candid Interviews · Independent Journalism · Topics that Matter

Listen to Viewpoints Radio 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 Viewpoints Explained, and 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, and Ebony McMorris. Written & Produced by Evan Rook, Polly Hansen, and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each weekly. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Also, be sure to follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Feature Segments

Leading up to each Viewpoints Radio program, every story is carefully selected and thoroughly researched to provide candid insight from the nation’s foremost experts. Through skillful copywriting and masterful studio production, the one-of-a-kind show covers timely topics aired to millions of listeners each week.

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

September 14, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.

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

September 14, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.

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

September 7, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.

Culture Crash

A weekly update on what’s new in American entertainment. Short and to the point, each Culture Crash episode focuses on a singular topic within TV, movies, music or books and breaks it down for listeners.

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

September 17, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.

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

September 10, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.

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

September 3, 2025 by VPR Producer

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.