Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.
We explore what factors feed into these wrongful convictions and how advocates in the arena are fighting for justice.
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Scientists estimate that today’s extinction rate is hundreds, or even thousands, of times higher than the natural progression. It’s hard to quantify the exact number of species affected, but experts say it’s at least 10,000 species per year that go extinct. What’s driving this sped up process and how can humans help more species survive?
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
We speak with psychologist Mary Lamia about how to sit with your emotions, communicate with loved ones and set realistic expectations this month.
Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.
We speak with military expert, Katherine Kuzminski about what’s feeding into less Americans signing up and how the government aims to kickstart interest.
We speak with two media experts about its evolution and pros and cons to this form of entertainment.
Dr. Gregory Stock who’s made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers. In all reality, sometimes the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself.
Of all job holders in America, 58 percent – or 92 million people – say they have the option to work their positions remotely at least part of the week, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by consulting firm, McKinsey & Co.
Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us this week to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time.
What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.
With more young people owning tech at an earlier age, it’s important for both parents and kids to sit down from the get-go and talk about how to stay safe online, minimize social media use and more.
We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.
YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world.
There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that give us a look into the past.
We speak with a sports psychologist this week about the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on campus and off-campus.
Public transportation took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many municipalities face record challenges.
More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting information accuracy.
Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon.
Over the last two years, 10% of teachers have left the field. With millions of students heading back to school this fall – what’s being done to get more teachers back in the classroom?
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