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.

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

February 12, 2025 by VPR Producer

We offer our take on why “Nickel Boys” is worthy of the win.

Is Our Food Supply Becoming Less Safe?

February 9, 2025 by VPR Producer

We speak with two experts in the food industry about why you shouldn’t be so worried about the growing number of recalls and how you can reduce your personal risk through some simple practices.

Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone

February 9, 2025 by VPR Producer

We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.

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: A Musical Ascent For This Indie Rock Star

January 29, 2025 by VPR Producer

We cover some of our favorite tracks on his recent albums.

Culture Crash: Reviewing The New Bob Dylan Biopic, A Complete Unknown

January 22, 2025 by VPR Producer

Timothée Chalamet shines as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, bringing the iconic musician’s early years and transition to “electric” to the big screen.