Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Before becoming Executive Producer of both shows, Amirah attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Go Illini!) and earned a degree in broadcast journalism…
Executive Producer
As the company pivots toward streaming and sports while keeping its heavy political influence intact, questions remain about whether Lachlan can maintain the same growth and profit long-term.
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.
Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions.
We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training.
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.
Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions.
Health concerns, wellness trends, and new alcohol-free spaces are shifting habits and redefining what socializing looks like today.
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.
With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence.
It sounds like science fiction, but researchers in Japan are testing a treatment that could make your teeth grow back. We cover the first human trial that’s now underway.
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.
Comedian and author Max Dickins shares how stepping into the unscripted can boost confidence and reshape the way we interact, from the stage to the office to everyday life.
We cover one initiative that’s focused on driving more women into this public-facing sector.
We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on.
In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year.
Researchers are utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence to see if it could be a key partner in helping to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of catching cancer early.
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.
In part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom.
We cover this invisible danger in the water – and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself quickly getting pulled into this situation.
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 cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them.
Third spaces like libraries and parks are disappearing, and with them, the everyday connections that reduce social isolation.
We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.
Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature?
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