Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Once seen as too risky and politically fraught, nuclear power is being reexamined as energy demand rises and supply chains grow less reliable. We explain why more countries, including the U.S., are warming back up to an option they once tried to leave behind.
Kids today are absorbing far more than many adults realize - often before anyone has explained what it all means. We look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, and care, even when the right words don’t come easily.
Once one of the world’s richest oil producers, Venezuela’s rise seemed unstoppable. We look at how politics, power struggles and global pressure led to the complete breakdown of this South American country. As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment?
Actor Ethan Hawke continues to surprise decades into his career, with a standout turn in this new crime comedy drama series that was one of our favorite shows of 2025.
For years, clothing rental was billed as the future of fashion, but few companies could make the numbers work. We cover what sets Nuuly apart and if this model is sustainable in the long-term.
More than six million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year and a little over four million are adopted. Sadly, shelters still rely on euthanizing when facilities are overcrowded and an animal has been there for a while. Author Laurie Zaleski has made it her life’s work to rescue hundreds of these unwanted pets and care for them on her farm. We speak with Zaleski as well Dr. Joshua …
Australia has become the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media, forcing platforms to block millions of young users overnight. Supporters say the move draws a long-overdue line around online harm while critics feel that it could push teens into riskier digital spaces with less oversight. As legal challenges mount and other countries watch closely, we cover what drove the …
We remember late director, screenwriter and Hollywood legend Rob Reiner – the brains behind some of the most iconic and award-winning films of our time such as The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men and When Harry Met Sally.
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.
A look at why the 1990s still loom so large in our collective memory and what our fixation on that decade reveals about the draw of nostalgia.
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.
Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and director Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein” arrives at last. We review the new film now streaming on Netflix.
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.
With King Sorrow, Joe Hill turns a simple mistake into a decades-long nightmare. Here’s why his newest horror title might be his most gripping yet.
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.
The 2025 drama brings stunning videography and emotional storytelling to streaming giant, Netflix. We review what you’ll love about this film and why Netflix may not be the best option for the optimal viewing experience.
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