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Viewpoints Radio

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

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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.

Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal

July 6, 2025 by VPR Producer

We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.

Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America

July 6, 2025 by VPR Producer

Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.

America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

June 29, 2025 by VPR Producer

We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.

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: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

July 9, 2025 by VPR Producer

Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?

Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

July 2, 2025 by VPR Producer

We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.

Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

June 25, 2025 by VPR Producer

The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.

Education

Investing In Their Future: Learning Finance Early In Life

Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census

The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conversations With A Particle Physicist

Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?

History

How Artists Helped Camouflage the Military

Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four Million Enslaved in the 1800’s

Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?

Why Have We Long Been Obsessed With Celebrities?

Science & Technology

Viewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence

Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone

Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?

Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?

Movies

Culture Crash: Our Favorite Mind-Bending Movies

Culture Crash: Why We’re Rooting For This Film To Win Best Picture

Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?

Culture Crash: Why We’ll Never Stop Loving Science Fiction Movies

Economics & Finance

Pt. 2: 1 In 4 People Living On The Streets Are 55 And Older: Where Do We Go From Here?

Viewpoints Explained: Is The Stanley Quencher Tumbler Here To Stay?

Part 1: 1 in 4 People Living on the Streets Are 55 and Older: Where Do We Go From Here?

Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports?

Environment & Climate Change

Viewpoints Explained: Will This Hotter-Than-Usual Heat Ever End?

Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects Of Climate Change

25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit

Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Real-World Impacts Of Climate Change

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