Part 1: 1 in 4 People Living on the Streets Are 55 and Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising.
Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports?
In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.
Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports?
In part one of this two-part story, we cover the history of sport in Saudi Arabia and some of the explanations behind why the country is so focused on becoming a global sports hub.
Viewpoints Explained: A Big Setback for Future Missions to Mars
We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.
Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
25,000 Pieces Of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit
We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On Healthcare
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
Is The Era Of Dating Apps Really Over?
We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.
Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme
Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
Dive Inside: A Look Into Some of the Greatest Coaches in History
We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.
Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father
We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.
Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift and the new categories.
Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four Million Enslaved in the 1800’s
Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
Attribution Science 101: Helping Us See The Real-World Impacts Of Climate Change
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning
We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.
Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills
We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.
Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.
“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks
Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.
Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change.
