Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Remember the Pokémon Go craze of 2016? Millions of players thought they were just catching Pokémon, but - more than a decade later - their history is being used to build a detailed map for robots.
We follow pilot and author Caroline Paul into an open cockpit aircraft where there’s little barrier between you and the sky, and where flight turns away from routine and headaches and more into adventure.
We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?
A narrow stretch of water thousands of miles away is quietly shaping what you’ll pay at the grocery store. We break down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up global prices.
Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves - and why these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict.
Harry Styles leans into upbeat, dance-driven pop on his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” We review the recent drop this week on Culture Crash.
We look at what life actually looks like after a humanities degree, where the path forward is often unclear and non-linear. For many graduates, the value shows up later, as they move between roles and lean on skills that translate across industries.
Buy now, pay later promises flexibility, but those small installments can add up faster than many shoppers realize. We cover this growing trend this week on Viewpoints Explained.
For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset.
As AI, automation, and economic uncertainty reshape the job market, many students are turning away from majors like English, history, and philosophy. We look at why the humanities still attract passionate students and why the skills they build may be more relevant than critics assume.
Prenuptial agreements were once associated with celebrity wealth, but younger couples are increasingly embracing them as practical financial planning before marriage. This week, We look at what’s driving this trend.
After a culture-defining pop explosion, Charli XCX shifts gears in a bold new direction swapping neon dance floors for something darker. We review her latest drop.
If your January resolutions have fizzled, you’re not alone. Research suggests late winter may feel like a more natural and effective time to reset and get going on your goals.
We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck.
Camouflage wasn’t just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today’s complex digital patterns, we trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival.
When life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.
Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.
Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.
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.
Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.
We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.
We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years.
We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
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