Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?
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.
What Happened To Marriage?
As marriage rates fall, researchers are exploring how economic independence, shifting cultural values and a rethinking of adulthood itself are reshaping what commitment looks like.
From Juvie To Prison: Is Rehabilitation Possible After Committing Murder At Age 16?
As more states rethink youth sentencing, we explore the benefits of real rehabilitation instead of being thrust into a justice system built around punishment.
Nowhere Left To Run: Surviving The New Reality Of Climate Change
Anna Weber and Kiara Rutherford discuss how extreme weather is reshaping where—and how—we live, and why the time for coordinated, equity-focused climate action is now.
Why Mastering This Trait Can Come In Handy During Stressful Times
In a world built to distract, A. Kendra Greene makes the case for wonder as a form of resistance.
Viewpoints Explained: Would You Try Couples Therapy? Talking It Out Before Saying “I Do”
We talk about this growing trend and what partners dig into during these pre-wedding sessions.
Why Real Self-Care Is The Ability To Set Boundaries
Tawaab breaks down why this inner reflection is so important and how to go about establishing and enforcing these set boundaries.
60 Days Out: Reminiscing & Rebuilding After The L.A. Fires
Despite the many challenges and anxieties ahead, many Californians are remaining optimistic and plan to rebuild what once was.
Why Is Being A New Parent So Hard?
We speak with parenting expert Vered Benhorin about how to form a deeper, more present relationship with your child and enjoy the mundane activities and play you do as a parent.
Australia Bans Teens From Social Media – Is The U.S. Next?
Australia recently passed a law banning access to the platforms for those under 16. Could the U.S. be next?
How To Talk To Children About Loss And Death
We speak with a psychiatrist and explore how parents, caregivers, and others can have open and honest conversations with children about these difficult topics.
Secrets To Success: Investing In Habits That Help Maximize Your Time
Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time.
Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?
We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health.
Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?
This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?”
How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?
We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons.
Feeling Distracted And Disconnected? Here’s How To Reset
We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
Sleeping In Zero Gravity: How Astronauts Train For Months Or Years Up In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit.
A Love-Hate Relationship: Why We Can’t Get Enough Of Reality TV
Unknown to many viewers, this genre began in the late 1940’s – but a lot has changed since then. We speak to two experts about what makes this kind of TV so addictive.
When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies
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.
Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers
We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.
Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father
We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.
“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.
1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills
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.
An Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Picture-Perfect Social Media
We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.
