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.
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.
The Toll of Excess Clothes Production
Fashion activist and expert Maxine Bedat talks about recent changes in the fast fashion landscape and the new focus now on legislation.
“Um, What?”: The Hidden Purpose Behind Filler Words
Valerie Fridland explains why filler words are distracting if overused, but when added in moderation, they play a very specific purpose.
Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?
This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
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 New Season of Summer Blockbusters
We highlight a few of the blockbuster films that we’re most looking forward to during the the upcoming summer of 2023.
Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.
Culture Crash: Our Favorite Films To Watch With Our Mom’s
We touch on a few recent movie releases that are perfect picks to watch with your mom this Mother’s Day.
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