Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
The first generation of Amazon’s Kindle was released in 2007. Since then, there’s been many iterations of the popular e-reader and sales have ebbed and flowed. But, in recent years, it’s gained a strong cult following online. What’s the real appeal here?
This week - we cover how Halloween’s modern traditions trace back to ancient Celtic and Christian customs that have evolved over centuries.
Legendary designer Bob Mackie passed away at the age of 87 last month. We highlight some of his biggest triumphs and how his timeless design style still transcends through time.
Investment scams are getting harder to spot as criminals use crypto, fake websites and AI to look legitimate. We break down the warning signs that can help listeners avoid falling victim.
Flock license plate cameras are helping police solve crimes faster, but their rapid spread is raising a bigger question about how much of our everyday movement should be tracked.
Many museums across the country have been struggling to make ends meet over the last few years. We look at why some are now being forced to close their doors.
We cover how Gen Z is embracing sewing, mending and other “granny hobbies.”
School cellphone bans are spreading fast in recent years, but is this new initiative actually working? We look at what changes when phones leave from classrooms and why this policy may be here to stay.
Peptides promising better skin, faster muscle recovery are more are quickly gaining popularity across the U.S. We cover the rise of injectable peptides, what exactly they are and the risks of buying these liquid vials online.
Colleges across the country are cutting jobs and programs as enrollment declines. We discuss this domino effect and what lies ahead for higher education.
Have you shopped on Temu? The Chinese-owned retailer is known for rock-bottom prices, but how does it manage to keep them so low?
A record-setting T. rex sale raises a larger question: what happens to scientifically important objects when anonymous collectors control who can study or see them?
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