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.
Looking Back With Rick Steves: The Importance Of Traveling The Lesser-Known Path
With tales of adventure—like sleeping in a stationary abandoned train car only to find it rolling at dawn—Steves reflects on how these unexpected moments shaped his life perspective.
Buses, Trains And Trams: The Birthplace Of Public Transportation
We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the first subway system built in Boston and the state of mass transportation agencies today amid budget cuts.
Why Real Self-Care Is The Ability To Set Boundaries
Tawaab breaks down why this inner reflection is so important and how to go about establishing and enforcing these set boundaries.
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: The Brilliant Director Behind Best Picture Winner “Anora”
Indie film, “Anora” won big at this year’s Academy Awards earning five Oscar wins. We cover the steady rise of director Sean Baker and highlight some of his previous works that we love.
Culture Crash: If You’re Loving The Pop Girl Renaissance, Take A Listen To These Alt Artists
We cover another genre where female artists are breaking through, leading to great music and many thousands of loyal fans.
Culture Crash: Flow: “A Film Experience Unlike Any Other”
We cover why we love the animated film, Flow. The movie came out last year and was recently nominated for an Academy Award in the category, “Best Animated Feature Film”.
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