Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime.
We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
Writer Daniel Pink breaks down the intricacies of this emotion and what so many people get wrong about regret.
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.
Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.
We talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.
Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising.
We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.
We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.
Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.
We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.
Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.
We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.
We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.
We speak with two experts about this growing crisis and why many family members who are searching for their loved ones are often too late.
We speak with child therapist Natasha Daniels to get a better understanding of this emotion and how there can be different variations of grief depending on the severity of the life event.
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.
We speak with two adults who’ve dealt with the loss of a spouse to get a better sense of the grieving process and what people do & don’t need to hear during this difficult this time
We speak with two financial experts about how more Americans can have productive conversations about their spending and come up with a plan to save and invest more for the future.
We talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time comes.
We speak with psychologist Mary Lamia about how to sit with your emotions, communicate with loved ones and set realistic expectations this month.
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.
We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about loss and death.
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