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.

Small Business Owners Pick Up The Pieces After Hurricane Helene

December 8, 2024 by VPR Producer

We hear from two local entrepreneurs about the challenges in recovery and how the community has rallied to help them get back on their feet.

The Forgotten History Of The NBA

December 8, 2024 by VPR Producer

We sit down with former NBA player and coach Ray Scott to discuss the league’s formative years and how it evolved alongside the civil rights movement.

Criminalizing Librarians: A Louisiana Librarian’s Fight Against Book Banning

December 1, 2024 by VPR Producer

We talk to Amanda Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause.

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: Robert Zemeckis Swings For The Fences With New Film, Here

December 4, 2024 by VPR Producer

We talk about Director Robert Zemeckis’s latest film, Here, which unites some familiar faces, and offers a bold, unconventional storytelling approach.

Culture Crash: Our Review Of ‘English Teacher’; One Of Our Favorite New TV Series

November 27, 2024 by VPR Producer

Brian Jordan Alvarez, known for roles in Will and Grace and Megan, is now the creator, star, and director of the new hit comedy English Teacher. The show’s sharp humor and strong cast make it a must watch this fall.