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The Toll of Excess Clothes Production

>> May 28, 2023

Fashion activist and expert Maxine Bedat talks about recent changes in the fast fashion landscape and the new focus now on legislation.

topics covered: Fashion, Industry, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Textiles and Clothing
ListenThe Toll of Excess Clothes Production

A Different Viewpoint: Speaking With Actress, Drew Barrymore

>> April 16, 2023

Drew Barrymore, who grew up in public as a child actor in TV and films, looks back on her life and shares what she’s learned along the way.

topics covered: Career, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movie Industry, Parenting, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenA Different Viewpoint: Speaking With Actress, Drew Barrymore

A History: The Beginnings of Mass Transit in America

>> April 9, 2023

We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the the state of mass transportation agencies today and the first subway system built in Boston.

topics covered: History, Industry, Infrastructure and Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning
ListenA History: The Beginnings of Mass Transit in America

A Distengrating Framework

>> February 12, 2023

We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Industry, Regulation, Technology, Travel
ListenA Distengrating Framework

A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids

>> January 15, 2023

We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Energy Production, Government and Politics, Industry, Infrastructure and Engineering, National Security, Terrorism, Utilities
ListenA Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids

New York: A People’s History

>> November 6, 2022

New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Geography, History, Industry, Racism and Discrimination, Urban Planning
ListenNew York: A People’s History

Reimagining Beach Tourism Culture

>> July 17, 2022

While the all-inclusive resort is an easy pick, it might be worth rethinking this choice. We cover the highly popular global beach tourism industry and the dark side of this foreign tourist-focused culture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Industry, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenReimagining Beach Tourism Culture

Learning About Wine

>> July 17, 2022

It’s true that wine is complex – after all it dates back to 6000 B.C. Expert sommelier Elizabeth Schneider joins Viewpoints this week to give us an introduction to all things wine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, History, Hobbies, Industry, Literature and Writing, Podcasts and Audio Content, Wine
ListenLearning About Wine
garment workers

Barely Surviving: Making a Living as a Garment Worker

>> June 26, 2022

Longtime fashion writer and industry expert Dana Thomas joins us to help us understand the labor and environmental crisis plaguing the fashion industry.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Fashion, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenBarely Surviving: Making a Living as a Garment Worker

Supporting U.S. Farmers

>> May 29, 2022

With domestic farms declining, America is extremely reliant on foreign shipments. We discuss the many challenges farmers are facing and the barriers to entry in agriculture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Equality, Farming and Agriculture, Food Indsutry, Industry, Land Development, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenSupporting U.S. Farmers

The Continued Global Intake of Russia’s Diamonds

>> May 8, 2022

This week – we cover the global diamond trade and what more needs to be done to ensure that the global diamond business is not funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Current Events, Economic Sanction, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Industry, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Military and War, Mining, Natural Resources
ListenThe Continued Global Intake of Russia’s Diamonds

The Post-Pandemic Push to Unionize

>> May 1, 2022

Across the board, in various sectors, there seems to be a continuous stream of personnel calling a strike or moving to unionize. What’s behind this big labor movement? What defines a union? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Labor Unions, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Post-Pandemic Push to Unionize

A History of Fabric

>> April 17, 2022

When did quality-made clothes disappear, and the rise of new, cheaper fabrics take hold in the U.S.? Author Sofi Thanhauser joins us this week to shed some light on how the garment industry got to where it is today.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Fashion, History, Industry, Manufacturing, Textiles and Clothing
ListenA History of Fabric
will inflation continue to rise?

The Economic Squeeze of Inflation

>> March 13, 2022

Between January 2021 and January 2022, prices across the board went up by 7.5%. What’s next? Economics professor Dr. Christian Vom Lehn joins us to breakdown what’s fueling these continued price hikes and how the invasion of Ukraine by Russia may make certain goods and services pricier.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Economics and Finance, Industry, Inflation, Labor Rights and Wages, Manufacturing, Personal Finance
ListenThe Economic Squeeze of Inflation
Fitness Industry Evolution - Viewpoints Radio

Spin, Sweat, Repeat: The Ever-Evolving Fitness Industry

>> February 6, 2022

It feels like the fitness market has more options than ever before. Between the rise of at-home fitness, traditional gyms and focused classes, consumers can pick and choose to workout whichever way they like. This week – we speak with two fitness experts about evolving trends in exercise and what’s next.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Exercise and Fitness, Health and Medicine, Industry, Technology
ListenSpin, Sweat, Repeat: The Ever-Evolving Fitness Industry
Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

>> January 9, 2022

20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenOur Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

‘The Great Resignation’ as Labor Shortages Continue

>> November 14, 2021

Today, there are close to 11 million vacant jobs in the U.S. – a record-breaking number. Why are more Americans not filling these positions? How is this affecting businesses? What will eventually happen if these jobs go unfilled? We explore these questions and more this week as we’re joined by hospitality entrepreneur, Ravindra Jayara, and senior labor …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Productivity and Organization, Retirement, Science and Technology, Travel and Leisure
Listen‘The Great Resignation’ as Labor Shortages Continue

The Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

>> October 24, 2021

Being an influencer has turned into a career option for some, and today, some college students are pursuing degrees in social media to work within the industry or try their hand at becoming an influencer themselves. We discuss the state of social media education and the larger implications of this shift in modern culture.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Instagram, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, TikTok, YouTube
ListenThe Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

The Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

>> October 17, 2021

You may have held out on getting a pet for years and years, but when the pandemic hit, it seemed like an opportune time to add a new furry member to the family. Today, more than 70 percent of Americans own one pet or more, and this number is only set to increase in coming years. We speak with two pet experts this week about the evolving sector and the …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Industry, Personal Finance
ListenThe Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

The Private Sector Space Race

>> August 8, 2021

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both made history last month as they rocketed out of Earth’s atmosphere and successfully reached space. This trip was many years in the making as both billionaires built their own respective companies, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, to transport them to space as private civilians. Now, people are lining up and paying hefty …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, History, Industry, Inequality, Infrastructure and Engineering, Invention, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenThe Private Sector Space Race

Publishing 101: Behind Every Writer Is A Great Editor (2021)

>> July 25, 2021

In 2019, the book publishing industry in the U.S. generated more than $25 billion dollars in revenue and employed close to 70,000 people. It’s a massive industry that publishes and generates publicity for many thousands of physical and e-books each year. Literary editor Peter Ginna joins us this week to breakdown the business and the crucial role that …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Literature and Writing
ListenPublishing 101: Behind Every Writer Is A Great Editor (2021)
21-25 Segment 2: The Toll of Excess Clothes Production

The Toll of Excess Clothes Production

>> June 20, 2021

The average clothing item today is worn anywhere from seven to ten times before it’s discarded on donated. Why is this number so low, and what happens once the garment leaves a person’s closet? Maxine Bedat, a prominent voice in sustainable fashion, joins us this week to shed some light on the clothing crisis and how its impacting workers and the …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Environment, Fashion, History, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Pollution, Textiles and Clothing
ListenThe Toll of Excess Clothes Production
Back To The Theater

Culture Crash: Back to the Theater

>> May 9, 2021

As more Americans get vaccinated, the light at the end of the tunnel shines a little bit brighter each day. We discuss the slow return of theater-released movies and some of the future films we’re most excited for.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, HBO Max, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Vaccination
ListenCulture Crash: Back to the Theater
21-16 Segment 1: The Role We Each Play In Slowing Climate Change

The Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change

>> April 18, 2021

Despite the pandemic, carbon emissions are at an all-time high, topping records over the past 3.6 million years. For years, scientists have warned of humans approaching a critical tipping point of global warming – and it’s here. Sustainability scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas joins Viewpoints this week to break down the current climate landscape and explain …

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Industry, Philosophy and Ethics, Transportation
ListenThe Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change
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