Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports?
In part one of this two-part story, we cover the history of sport in Saudi Arabia and some of the explanations behind why the country is so focused on becoming a global sports hub.
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Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme
Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.
Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift and the new categories.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding.
The Housing Squeeze: How Communities Are Investing In Affordable Housing
Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing.
Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring
We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using It’: The Push To De-Carbonize Industry
We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.
What Lies Ahead: A Climate Calamity For Developing Countries
We speak with anthropologist and climate policy expert Naveeda Khan about the U.N. Climate Change Conference that took place this year and how smaller, developing countries are stepping up and demanding change.
You’re Not Alone: Why The Average American Can No Longer Afford The Average Home
We speak with two real estate and housing experts about the large-scale increase in housing prices and mortgage loans and if there’s any relief in sight this year.
Viewpoints Explained: Stanley Rakes In $750 Million In Sales In 2023: Why Everyone Seems To Be Perpetually Obsessed With Its Beverage Tumblers
We cover the viral hype behind Stanley tumblers that just seems to keep growing year after year.
Why Divorce Rates Are Climbing Right Now & What To Know If You’re Ever In This Situation
We speak with prominent New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman about the biggest misconceptions people have when it comes to divorce and why everyone – single or married – should keep these tips in mind.
New Year, Same Challenges: Why The American Education System Is At A Crossroads?
We speak with two education experts about what needs to change and how listeners can get involved.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Less People Buying Homes?
We cover what’s driving the U.S. housing market to experience a dip and why some markets are faring worse than others.
Viewpoints Explained: Sam Bankman-Fried & The Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud That Changed Crypto
We cover the recent conviction of FTX founder & former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. Will people build up trust in cryptocurrency again?
Viewpoints Explained: Tensions Rising In The Migrant Crisis & Why One City May Shut Its Doors
As temperatures drop and winter sets in, tensions are beginning to boil over as this crisis reaches new heights.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Biggest Scam Out There Today?
We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked.
$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents
Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.
Viewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Migrants: What’s Going On?
We cover how this large influx is leading to chaos and mass frustration among residents and leaders.
The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere
We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
’35 Percent of All Food Ends Up in the Trash’: Why Is Food Waste Still So High?
We cover the ongoing food waste crisis in America and hear from one tech platform that’s helping to connect hungry people to food that would otherwise be tossed into a trash bin.
