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
Maria Konnikova explains what makes them different from your run-of-the-mill criminal, and what keeps us falling for their tricks time and time again.
We speak with a former New York Times journalist about the history of the section and what makes for a great story.
Matthew Delmont, a history professor at Dartmouth College, joins us to highlight the experiences and impact of African American soldiers during this pivotal time in history.
We explore some interesting customs and traditions from around the world.
Two experts join us to discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and why studying this type of illness continues to be a challenge.
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.
Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time.
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going?
We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day.
Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.
How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent?
This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?”
Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history.
We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border.
We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government.
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.
If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online.
We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons.
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.
We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant news platform. But do you trust what you see on Tik Tok?
We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
We cover the science behind how these competitive eaters manage to defy their stomach’s limits.
We recap the struggles its faced and what this ‘too big to fail’ company is doing to move forward.
We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
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