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Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education

>> June 29, 2025

We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League.

topics covered: Education, Free Speech, Government and Politics, Human Rights, Immigration and Deportation, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Politics, Public Policy
ListenHarvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education

How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

>> June 15, 2025

We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Parenting, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenHow A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

Viewpoints Explained: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum… Or Political Symbol?

>> May 28, 2025

We explore the history, cost, legal hurdles, and political undertones behind the proposal—and why the idea may not be as straightforward as it sounds.

topics covered: Government and Politics, History, Immigration and Deportation, Incarceration, Mass Incarceration, Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum… Or Political Symbol?

Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?

>> May 25, 2025

We explore how the modern media environment is reshaping our mental space, and what happens when it becomes harder to look away than to stay informed.

topics covered: Mental Health, Politics, Social Media and Internet
ListenHeadline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?

Viewpoints Explained: What Tariffs Are Quietly Triggering Across America

>> May 21, 2025

We cover the ripple effects of incoming tariffs.

topics covered: Personal Finance, Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: What Tariffs Are Quietly Triggering Across America

Separating Fact From Fiction: The Truth About Autism

>> May 11, 2025

Experts Kristyn Roth and Dr. Emily Hotez share what the latest science tells us.

topics covered: Parenting, Politics, Science
ListenSeparating Fact From Fiction: The Truth About Autism

Execution By Firing Squad: A New Option Within A Broken Prison System

>> April 27, 2025

This segment explores the ethical and logistical cracks in America’s capital punishment system — and what the rise of the firing squad says about where we’re headed.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Criminal Justice and Courts, Health and Medicine, Human Rights, Incarceration, Politics
ListenExecution By Firing Squad: A New Option Within A Broken Prison System

Viewpoints Explained: This Policy Change Could Reshape Your Neighborhood—Here’s Why

>> April 23, 2025

Many small business owners are bracing for higher costs soon due to tariffs. What lies ahead for communities and residents who rely on these local shops?

topics covered: Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: This Policy Change Could Reshape Your Neighborhood—Here’s Why

Viewpoints Explained: What Is Signal? The App Embroiled In Controversy

>> April 9, 2025

We breakdown how Signal is different than other messaging apps and why this incident shouldn’t be downplayed.

topics covered: Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: What Is Signal? The App Embroiled In Controversy

Viewpoints Explained: Canada’s New Leader Mark Carney Vows To Not Back Down

>> March 26, 2025

Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney has relatively little experience in politics but has already made quite a splash, vowing to stand up for Canada against threats from the U.S. to its sovereignty and economy.

topics covered: Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: Canada’s New Leader Mark Carney Vows To Not Back Down

Inside The Mass Firings Of Federal Workers

>> March 16, 2025

As legal battles unfold and DOGE continues these reductions, the question remains: Is this about efficiency, or is something bigger at play?

topics covered: Career, Politics
ListenInside The Mass Firings Of Federal Workers

Viewpoints Explained: An Uncertain Season For National Parks

>> March 12, 2025

Spring and summer are just around the corner, marking the busiest months for U.S. national parks. But with recent layoffs by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, many are worried about the gaps in staffing this year.

topics covered: Politics, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: An Uncertain Season For National Parks

Viewpoints Explained: An Early Initiative From Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

>> February 26, 2025

Now that he’s in office, we cover both sides of the debate surrounding this possible new initiative.

topics covered: Health and Medicine, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: An Early Initiative From Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Between 2016 And 2024, 30 Million Women Were Subjected To Female Genital Mutilation

>> February 23, 2025

We speak with Jaha Dukureh, a victim of FGM and global advocate, to get a better understanding on why FGM persists and what’s being done to curb these numbers.

topics covered: Politics
ListenBetween 2016 And 2024, 30 Million Women Were Subjected To Female Genital Mutilation

What’s Next For TikTok?

>> February 16, 2025

While it’s back for now, we speak with two experts about the platform’s long-term future in the U.S. and if users should really be worried about Tik Tok’s ties to China.

topics covered: Politics, Social Media and Internet
ListenWhat’s Next For TikTok?

World Leaders Gather To Discuss Environmental Action

>> December 15, 2024

We speak with two experts to unpack key takeaways from the conference and explore America’s stance on the environmental priorities.

topics covered: Politics
ListenWorld Leaders Gather To Discuss Environmental Action

Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?

>> October 16, 2024

This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?”

topics covered: Education, Mental Health, Politics, Social Media and Internet
ListenViewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?

Viewpoints Explained: Do You Use Tik Tok For News?

>> September 25, 2024

We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant news platform. But do you trust what you see on Tik Tok?

topics covered: Politics, Social Media and Internet
ListenViewpoints Explained: Do You Use Tik Tok For News?

The Powers At Play This November: Who Will Sway The Vote?

>> September 15, 2024

We cover how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to these voters.

topics covered: Politics, Social Media and Internet
ListenThe Powers At Play This November: Who Will Sway The Vote?

Forget Trump And Biden: Unearthing The Past Presidencies History Forgets

>> September 1, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election reaches its final stretch, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures.

topics covered: Politics
ListenForget Trump And Biden: Unearthing The Past Presidencies History Forgets

What’s Next For Student Loan Forgiveness?

>> August 25, 2024

There’s been a lot of broken promises the last few years over wiping out student loans. Will there be any actual relief anytime soon?

topics covered: Politics
ListenWhat’s Next For Student Loan Forgiveness?

Viewpoints Explained: From Mike Pence To Kamala Harris: How The Role Of Vice President Has Evolved In U.S. Politics

>> August 7, 2024

Did you know that the vice presidency for most of the 19th and 20th centuries was largely a figurehead position?

topics covered: History, Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: From Mike Pence To Kamala Harris: How The Role Of Vice President Has Evolved In U.S. Politics

Why Are Millions Of Americans Unable To Vote?

>> July 28, 2024

With the presidential election just around the corner, we speak with two experts about this heated debate.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Democracy and Elections, Incarceration, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Politics, Voting
ListenWhy Are Millions Of Americans Unable To Vote?

Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act

>> May 15, 2024

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.

topics covered: Career, Government and Politics, Infrastructure and Engineering, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Technology, Utilities
ListenViewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
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