Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects Of Climate Change
Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path.
Why Are Deep Fakes Just So Dangerous?
What exactly is a deep fake? In what context can this technology be used? And why are experts rushing to create new policies to control this new digital weapon?
‘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.
Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise
New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise.
‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why We’re Failing The Next Generation
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights on emerging research and what parents should know.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s Happening In Haiti?
We cover the unfolding chaos in the capital city and why the future looks uncertain for this Caribbean country.
Why Does Russia Continue To Get Away With The Wide-Scale Doping Of Its Athletes?
There are still many lingering questions about the efficacy of anti-doping tests and if the Olympics will once again be plagued by athletes who are retroactively banned.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Tens Of Thousands Of Voters Are Checking This Box
We cover this growing movement at the polls this year as several states hold election year primaries and caucuses.
Why Are We Banning More Books Than Ever Before?
We cover the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
Should Congress Enact Term Limits?
We speak with two experts about both sides of the argument and how the political landscape would change if stricter term limits were put in place.
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: 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.
30 Years of the Motor Voter Law: Why This Act Has Trapped Countless Immigrants
Elizabeth Keathley's unintended voter registration spirals into a near-deportation ordeal. Join as she and her lawyer, Richard Hanus, recount the battle.
‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.
Cannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations
We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.
Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?
This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.
Part 2: Helping America’s Educators
Two education experts discuss the mounting challenges both new and veteran teachers are facing and how Americans can better advocate for them.
Failing America’s Teachers
In part one of this story, first grade teacher Lori Cash - who’s taught for more than 30 years - shares the challenges teachers are facing and touches on a few points that need to change.
Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story
Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
Electric Vehicles: Reducing Sky High Costs & a Lack of Accessibility
While electric is seen as the future, for many Americans these newer cars are often out of reach because of the hefty price tag. We speak with two experts about this current market and what progress is being made to make EV’s more available to all.
A More Supportive Mental Health System
The isolation of the pandemic has taken a big toll on young people as rates of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders have sharply risen in children and adolescents. What are the key areas that need to be fixed? Why is mental health just as important as physical health? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.
The Consequences of Voter Error
In 2006, Filipino immigrant Elizabeth Keathley mistakenly registered to vote while at a DMV in Illinois. After receiving her Voter ID in the mail, she ended up casting a ballot in the next election thinking she could do so. However, she wasn’t a U.S. citizen at the time and, because of her actions, faced eventual deportation back to the Philippines.
The Broken School Lunch System
For too long, school lunches in the U.S. have been overlooked. Highly processed foods are often quickly thrown together with a hodgepodge of unhealthy ingredients. Brigaid founder Dan Giusti joins Viewpoints this week to share how he, along with hundreds of professional chefs, are redefining the school lunch landscape.
The Mounting Student Loan Crisis
Federal student loan debt has ballooned in recent years. In 2007, debt totaled $642 billion dollars. Fourteen years later, this number has risen to close to $1.7 trillion. More than 43 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average person owing around $39,000.
