Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Marty became co-host of Viewpoints in 2008 and brings a unique background to the program. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA…
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What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown.
We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause
Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs.
Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why relationships feel so hard at times and how couples can improve their intimacy, connection and ability to face life’s challenges as a team.
Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need.
We cover how hunger is reshaping daily life for millions of individuals and families and the crucial role of community resources and nonprofits in fighting hunger.
The story of survival and discovery collides with today’s rapid melt, offering us a glimpse of what lies ahead if we continue on this same path.
We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on.
We cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre.
We speak with Alison Roman about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed.
We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
Writer Daniel Pink breaks down the intricacies of this emotion and what so many people get wrong about regret.
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
We speak with two conspiracy experts about how these stories arise, why they’re so pervasive online and how artificial intelligence can make these narratives more difficult to detect.
Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she’s passing the torch to a new wave of champions.
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