Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Polly Hansen has been a member of the Viewpoints Radio team since its inception. As a producer, she investigates program topics, conducts interviews…
As more people rethink their environmental footprint, new end-of-life options like green burials are gaining attention. We look at how these alternatives work and why more families are choosing them over traditional burial or cremation.
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 …
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.
From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects.
What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown.
We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause
Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs.
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
Author and fashion expert Sofi Thanhauser unravels how the industry traded craftsmanship and quality for maximum profits.
This segment explores the ethical and logistical cracks in America’s capital punishment system — and what the rise of the firing squad says about where we’re headed.
As more states rethink youth sentencing, we explore the benefits of real rehabilitation instead of being thrust into a justice system built around punishment.
In a world built to distract, A. Kendra Greene makes the case for wonder as a form of resistance.
Kagge offers a rare glimpse into one of Earth’s last great frontiers.
With tales of adventure—like sleeping in a stationary abandoned train car only to find it rolling at dawn—Steves reflects on how these unexpected moments shaped his life perspective.
We speak with Jaha Dukureh, a victim of FGM and global advocate, to get a better understanding on why FGM persists and what’s being done to curb these numbers.
We talk to two experts about the critical role of eviction data, and how the growing scarcity of affordable housing is fueling the homelessness crisis.
We’ll hear more about the effects of light pollution, and how communities can limit manmade light and bring back starry skies.
We share some tips to help you stay protected this season, and throughout the year.
We hear from two local entrepreneurs about the challenges in recovery and how the community has rallied to help them get back on their feet.
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