Helping Senior Dogs Find New Homes
We speak with the founder of the organization, Jean Stelten-Beuning, about rehoming and how owners can plan ahead to ensure the long-term welfare of their pet.
The Menendez Brothers Effect: The Complicated Impact Of True Crime Content
We explore the appeal of the genre with a professor of digital platforms and ethics, and hear from a CEO who is working to lessen the impact on victims.
Eating On Mars: Why The Journey Into Space Will Be Plant-Based
We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day.
The Life And Legacy Of Conductor Arturo Toscanini
We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini.
Four Years Post-Pandemic, Is Remote Work Here To Stay?
As employers like Amazon push for a return to the office, many employees are hesitant to go back. We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look like.
Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?
We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health.
Pregnant And Incarcerated: Childbirth Behind Bars
Dr. Carolyn Sufrintalks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system.
Why Do We Always Fall Back On The Basic Staples In Our Closet?
Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history.
Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love
We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time.
The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics
A History Jeremy Dauber joins us to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Curing The Disease Of Gun Violence
We speak with two people who have become part of the solution and are helping to curb gun-related deaths in their respective communities.
The Powers At Play This November: Who Will Sway The Vote?
We cover how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to these voters.
How E-Books Became King…Again
We cover the fascinating resurgence in popularity of e-readers post-pandemic and how millions of new readers are joining the fold thanks to new technology and communities.
Sleeping In Zero Gravity: How Astronauts Train For Months Or Years Up In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit.
What’s Next For Student Loan Forgiveness?
There’s been a lot of broken promises the last few years over wiping out student loans. Will there be any actual relief anytime soon?
Adventures In Volcano Land: Conversations With Volcanologists
We cover these magnificent structures, common myths and how people within the danger zone stay safe.
The Story Of Two Families Connected By Slavery
We talk to a man whose family held slaves and hear how he went back in history and to his family’s hometown to confront his past, to meet the relatives of those slaves, and to find out what life was like then and now for the two Tomlinson families.
Is Being a Novelist Not-So-Practical Anymore?
We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days?
Pt. 2: 1 In 4 People Living On The Streets Are 55 And Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
We talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.
Part 1: 1 in 4 People Living on the Streets Are 55 and Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising.
Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports?
In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.
When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies
We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.
25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit
We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
Is The Era Of Dating Apps Really Over?
We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
