From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter
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.
Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal
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.
Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History
We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today.
America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire
We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
An Architectural Rebirth: A City Rising From The Ashes
Historian Julius L. Jones walks us through how a combination of dry weather, wooden construction, and miscommunication led to one of the most destructive urban fires in U.S. history.
Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four Million Enslaved in the 1800’s
Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
Culture Crash: The Deeper Themes Behind The New Film, “Civil War”
We review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons.
Revisiting Lost Flavors: A Return To The Roots Of American Cuisine
Go back several decades and the items we eat today tasted a lot different.
The Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
Celebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of
We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.
The Capitol Police Officers Who Held The Line, No Matter The Cost
We speak with former Capitol Hill police sergeant Aquillino Gonell about the violence he witnessed that day and how this traumatic experience has shaped his life and perspective.
Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
Will Soccer Finally Score Big in the U.S.?
We speak with soccer expert, G. Edward White about what’s driving this shift and why it took so long for soccer to take hold in America.
Isaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
The Untold Story of Edith Wilson
She’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but Edith Wilson's story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye.
Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl
Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of the NFL following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin.
New York: A People’s History
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.
African Americans in WWII
More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era.
Discovering Death: Answers From a Mortician
What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.
