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 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 and Gary Price. Written & Produced by Evan Rook, Polly Hansen, and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter & Instagram for exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
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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.
Advancements in Anti-Aging
By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field.
A New Perspective on Cooking at Home
Ever find yourself staring at a recipe and feeling completely lost or overwhelmed? Us too. Cooking doesn’t have to be this big production, but can instead be a time to unwind, experiment and not always aim for perfection. Cookbook author Leanne Brown joins us this week to unpack how to become a calmer cook this year by planning ahead and setting new expectations.
Get Your $$$ In Order
If an unexpected $400 charge came up, it’s estimated that 40% of Americans would struggle to pay this amount, according to data published in 2019 by the Federal Reserve. Life happens. Circumstances change. And that’s why it so important to be financially secure with savings, an emergency fund, investments and more. We speak with financial expert, Emily Guy Birken this week about how to start budgeting and saving.
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: Binging the Rom-Com Series “Love Life”
The series, “Love Life” is a whimsical ride through the ups and downs of modern dating, relationships and finding love. Seasons 1 and 2 are now out on HBO Max.
Culture Crash: Catching Up On Recent Releases
We binge and review some of the new movies we’ve missed in recent months, including a critique of “The Novice” and “Mass”.
Culture Crash: “Spider-Man” Nostalgia
We rewind back to 2002 to the very first “Spider-Man” movie starring a young Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The iconic film started it all and led to decades of spin-offs.