Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
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.
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
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 rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus.
We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated.
We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns.
We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce.
We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age.
We speak with longtime career consultant Sheila Nielsen to explore the invisible barriers in today’s hiring landscape and the strategy that can get you in the door and at the interview table.
As competition rises and consumer habits shift, what’s at stake for patients who rely on these physical locations?
Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she’s passing the torch to a new wave of champions.
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
Author and fashion expert Sofi Thanhauser unravels how the industry traded craftsmanship and quality for maximum profits.
We unpack the history, psychology, and spectacle of March Madness
Journalist and author Chase Purdy joins us to share his insights into the world of cell-cultured meat.
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