Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens seem to struggle post-high school and how adults can better prepare their kids in the long-term rather than focusing solely on short-term academic markers.
We speak with two social media experts about Meta’s big investment in Threads and what needs to change in the coming months to avoid its quick demise.
We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
We speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
Christian Madsbjerg, a mindfulness expert, gives tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed.
Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, discusses how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread.
We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
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.
Martinus Evans shares his story of how he got into running and embodies his own mantra as a 300-pound-man who has run eight marathons.
As people move past the pandemic, demographers wonder if certain migration trends will change. We discuss population trends and how they impact cities.
We speak with a clinical child psychologist at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ellen Braaten, about the different types & presentations of ADHD.
We discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek and if this shift is feasible for America’s complex and varied workforce.
We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.
NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us this Mother’s Day to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, successful career in journalism.
We speak with longtime social worker and professor Dr. Anthony Estreet about the vital role social workers play in countless different sectors.
We speak with Dani Shapiro about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America.
Experts discuss what the term psychopath means in the medical world and why many people who have psychopathic tendencies can function in our world.
We speak with food expert and author, Mary Beth Albright about food’s intimate connection to how we feel.
Acclaimed therapist and social worker Nedra Glover Tawaab breaks down how to set boundaries and approach difficult conversations.
We cover this burgeoning sector, the lack of overhead regulation in the U.S. and the risks this pervasive form of gambling has on a younger population.
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.
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