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
We discuss the widespread use of fake or paid reviews on the internet and what the government is doing to try and crack down on this misinformation.
We speak with life planning expert Abby Schneiderman about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online.
We examine how violence, silence, and selective memory shaped what generations of Americans were never taught.
We look at why it’s stuck around longer than past food fads.
We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships.
Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a difference by changing our consumption habits and demanding improved policies that crack down on single-use plastics.
As we focus on highlighting more positive news, we cover how one global problem is moving in the right direction and how this positive change didn’t happen by accident but required global cooperation.
As Illinois moves forward with a new Clean Slate law, we examine how these barriers shape lives nationwide, disproportionately affect formerly incarcerated women and what record-clearing policies could change for the tens of millions of Americans stuck in limbo.
We explore why this imbalance persists and what real equity moving forward could look like.
We break down the simple rules that can keep your fridge (and your family) out of the danger zone during this busy time of year.
In this intimate portrait of a Michigan family stretched to their limit, we explore what it really feels like to live without a safety net in today’s economy.
A century after the project was approved, we have a conversation about the landmark’s lesser-known history and who gets to shape the story of America.
We dive into the 14-year project – from early concepts to the symbolism represented in the finished product.
Following an executive order that would reduce funding – which has since been overturned – libraries need support now more than ever.
Two ocean experts join us to share some interesting facts about these unique creatures and why people should care about their declining existence.
AI-generated videos now look startlingly real, but small inconsistencies in movement, lighting and context can still give them away.
We cover how these subtle pressures make break up’s feel even harder these days.
Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules.
As donations surge and low-quality clothing floods secondhand shops, even resale stores are struggling to keep pace with the waste cycle.
What began as companionship has transformed into a deep, generational attachment that fuels a massive industry and redefines who we view as core family members.
We delve into how the SNAP system really works and break some of the misconceptions behind this government service.
New polling shows Americans are buying fewer extras at the grocery store, signaling a growing caution that retailers and the economy can’t ignore.
Behind the drinks we celebrate lies a nationwide addiction crisis.
Pie has come a long way from medieval savory fare to a global dessert favorite.
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