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Holidays and Traditions

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Holidays and Traditions Sub-categories:

  • Christmas (7)
  • Halloween (10)
  • Thanksgiving (4)

Learning To Bake for the Holidays

>> December 4, 2022

Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.

topics covered: Cooking, Food and Nutrition, Holidays and Traditions, Recipes
ListenLearning To Bake for the Holidays

Culture Crash: Feeling Festive With Some Classic Tunes

>> December 4, 2022

We highlight some of our favorite odes to Christmas that never get old.

topics covered: Christmas
ListenCulture Crash: Feeling Festive With Some Classic Tunes

Culture Crash: A Perfect Post-Meal Holiday Movie

>> November 13, 2022

There’s a lot of films that fit the bill for Halloween and countless for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We offer up a classic rom com that we love but not many movie lovers know about.

topics covered: Holidays and Traditions, Thanksgiving
ListenCulture Crash: A Perfect Post-Meal Holiday Movie

Culture Crash: Three Halloween Horror Picks

>> October 23, 2022

We highlight three spooky (and very scary) Halloween films that will leave you needing to keep the bedroom light on at night.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Halloween, Holidays and Traditions, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Three Halloween Horror Picks
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The Interesting Legacies of Past U.S. Presidents

>> February 20, 2022

Ahead of Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures. Ronald Gruner joins us this week to answer these questions and more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Government and Politics, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Politics, U.S. Presidents
ListenThe Interesting Legacies of Past U.S. Presidents
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A Season of Sadness

>> January 2, 2022

Researchers estimate that around 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year. We speak with psychologist Dr. Carrie Ditzel about the prevalence of SAD and how people can combat these feelings and find additional support.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Behavior, Biology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Mental Health, Omicron Variant, Psychology and Psychiatry, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep, Stress, Weather and Weather Forecasting, Wellness
ListenA Season of Sadness
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Managing Your Pet’s Health Heading Into 2022

>> December 26, 2021

Thinking about adding a new furry member to the family to ring in the new year? Veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne joins us this week to share some helpful tips on adoption, pet health and how to keep your cat or dog happy and well-adjusted at home.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Dogs, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions
ListenManaging Your Pet’s Health Heading Into 2022

Culture Crash: Tis’ the Season for X-Mas Music

>> December 19, 2021

We discuss some of our favorite festive tunes from over the years, including Frank Sinatra’s, “Let It Snow” and Nat King Cole’s classic, “Joy to the World”.

topics covered: Christmas, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Tis’ the Season for X-Mas Music
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Tis’ the Season to Take Care of Your Mental Health

>> December 5, 2021

Last minute emails. Gift buying. Traveling. Sometimes the holiday to-do list can feel never-ending. It can be a stressful period. We speak with psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson about the importance of setting boundaries and expectations this holiday season.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Compassion, COVID-19 Pandemic, Emotion, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gratitutde, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology and Psychiatry, Research, Stress, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ListenTis’ the Season to Take Care of Your Mental Health
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Culture Crash: A Review of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

>> December 5, 2021

We share why we think the new Netflix release, "Tick, Tick…Boom!" is perhaps the best musical movie of 2021.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Netflix, Streaming Media, Theater
ListenCulture Crash: A Review of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

Culture Crash: The Thanksgiving Sitcom Classics

>> November 14, 2021

We explore some of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed episodes to get you in the holiday spirit. We touch on multiple “Friends” features to classic Thanksgiving installments of “The Simpsons” that never get old.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Christmas, Culture and the Arts, Football, Halloween, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Sports and Recreation, Thanksgiving, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: The Thanksgiving Sitcom Classics

Culture Crash: Halloween Horror

>> October 3, 2021

We explore one of our favorite horror franchises, Scream, now streaming on HBO Max.

topics covered: Halloween, HBO Max, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Halloween Horror
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A Better Way To Get Away

>> July 11, 2021

It seems like lately almost everyone is heading to the airport. Whether you’re flying, driving or taking a train, vacations are a highly anticipated time to get away from everyday life. Everyone deserves relaxation, but is there a way to make sure that you’re traveling more consciously? Are you booking excursions with local, independent companies? Supporting …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, History, Holidays and Traditions, Infrastructure and Engineering, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation, Travel, Travel and Leisure, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenA Better Way To Get Away
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The Wedding Pages

>> June 6, 2021

The first New York Times wedding announcement was published in 1851. We explore how this unique page has evolved over the years and the rat race some couples go through to get an announcement published at a prominent paper like The New York Times.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Marriage and Divorce, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism
ListenThe Wedding Pages

I Spy Delicious Pie

>> November 29, 2020

Just because Thanksgiving and all-things pumpkin have passed, doesn’t mean an end to sugary holiday sweets. Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone can bake a delicious pie in no time.

topics covered: Cooking, Education, Food and Nutrition, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Recipes, Streaming Media, Thanksgiving
ListenI Spy Delicious Pie

Holiday Shopping 2020: Do You Need To Buy It?

>> November 8, 2020

Compulsive buying disorder affects around five percent of Americans. With prime shopping season fully underway, the number of ads and limited-time deals can lead to several unneeded purchases. We speak with psychologist, Dr. Michael Vilensky about how retailers get you to keep buying and what to do if you feel like you’re shopping is getting to be a problem.

topics covered: Addiction, Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Holidays and Traditions, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry, Retail and Shopping
ListenHoliday Shopping 2020: Do You Need To Buy It?

Halloween 2020: The Kickoff To This Year’s Holiday Season

>> October 25, 2020

Halloween is just around the corner, falling on Saturday, October 31st. this year. Whatever your plans are this weekend, it's important to stay safe by following the recommended precautions. The holiday may look a little different this year, but it doesn't have to be any less spook-tastic.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, COVID-19 Pandemic, Halloween, Holidays and Traditions
ListenHalloween 2020: The Kickoff To This Year’s Holiday Season
The Haunting Of Hill House & Bly Manor

Culture Crash: The Haunting of Hill House & Bly Manor

>> October 25, 2020

Mike Flanagan’s popular miniseries is back for a sequel with the Haunting of Bly Manor that was released earlier this month on Netflix. We dive into the two horror shows and determine if they’re worth the watch.

topics covered: Halloween, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: The Haunting of Hill House & Bly Manor
Culture Crash 20-42: Halloween 2020

Culture Crash: Halloween 2020

>> October 18, 2020

This year’s spooky festivities may look a little different on October 31st – and that’s okay. We share some of our favorite frightening films for the holiday.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Halloween, HBO Max, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Travel and Leisure
ListenCulture Crash: Halloween 2020
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Navigating Peak Wedding Season During a Pandemic

>> June 14, 2020

Erika Hernandez-Fullerton is a recent bride herself and owner of the wedding planning company The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements. She joins Viewpoints this week to share how many couples in this predicament are making the best of this unusual situation.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Industry, Marriage and Divorce
ListenNavigating Peak Wedding Season During a Pandemic

Aging In America: The Senior Care Industry

>> December 29, 2019

Each day, 10,000 Americans will hit retirement age. With millions of people growing older every day, the need for home health aides is set to expand by 47 percent between 2016 and 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So - what are the best senior care options out there? How much does it cost per year? What's it like working in home health aide …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Holidays and Traditions, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Retirement
ListenAging In America: The Senior Care Industry

Inside Look: Holiday Baking Championship

>> December 22, 2019

A quick look into Viewpoints producer, Annie Krall's festive conversations with Holiday Baking Championship judge Lorraine Pascale, Season 4 champion Jen Barney and Season 1 champion Erin Campbell.

topics covered: Food and Nutrition, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, TV Series
ListenInside Look: Holiday Baking Championship

Holiday Baking Cheer and Chaos: Inside Competitive Reality TV

>> December 22, 2019

There’s nothing quite like watching reality TV – and holiday-themed reality TV may be even better if you’re trying to de-stress during the month of December. We delve into the world of Food Network’s popular show, Holiday Baking Championship to get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to compete and judge a competitive baking series.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Holidays and Traditions, Stress
ListenHoliday Baking Cheer and Chaos: Inside Competitive Reality TV

The Annual Holiday Shopping Frenzy

>> December 22, 2019

Christmas is just a few days away. By now, most people have bought all of their presents and have tucked their worn-in credit cards away until the new year. Viewpoints’ speaks with Colin Morris, director of product management at Adobe Analytics, about some of the hottest items and shopping trends this year, as well as the estimated 143 billion dollars that …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Analytics, Business and Entrepreneurship, Christmas, Economics and Finance, Holidays and Traditions, Math, Data and Statistics, Personal Finance, Retail and Shopping, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Stress
ListenThe Annual Holiday Shopping Frenzy
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