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.
Why Stress Doesn’t Always End When The Day Does
What if the secret to handling stress isn’t avoiding it, but getting better at recovering from it? Health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel explains why our bodies can stay stuck in stress mode long after a difficult day ends, how small doses of stress can work in our favor, and the simple, science-backed ways to break this damaging cycle.
What We Remember vs. What We Bury
Some monuments tower over cities, while others are tucked away or have been forgotten entirely. Author Howard Mansfield takes us from grand war memorials to symbolic, more understated designs that feel disconnected in today’s world. In this story, we explore how the monuments we see shape our understanding of history and whose stories get remembered.
Why Are So Many Young Adults Still Living At Home?
The childhood bedroom is getting a second life. With rent out of reach and traditional milestones like marriage and homeownership happening later, more young adults are staying under their parents’ roof for longer. But money isn’t the whole story. For some families, living together simply works better than it used to.
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.
Tom Cruise Goes Off-Script: Why Digger Is Dividing Critics | Culture Crash
We review the polarizing new film Digger featuring actor Tom Cruise and why this bizarre climate satire turned out to throw us for a loop.
Why We Never Really Outgrow Our Teenage Favorites | Culture Crash
Ever wonder why the music, movies and TV shows you loved as a teenager still seem impossible to top? It turns out our tastes are heavily shaped during those formative years, which might explain why every generation thinks they grew up with the best.
Skip The Screen Time: These Horror Books Will Still Scare You To The Bone | Culture Crash
From nail-biting thrillers to beloved spooky classics, we recommend some of our favorite reads that can help you lean into Halloween and the cooler months.
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