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 uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900’s and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities.
Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.
We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family.
Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons.
Now that he’s in office, we cover both sides of the debate surrounding this possible new initiative.
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 highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.
We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.
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 two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.
We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.
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.
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.
We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.
We speak with author Caroline Paul about gaining a new perspective on aging
We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon.
It’s known for its extremely low prices on all kinds of goods (think Amazon) but is there a deeper explanation behind these bare bone prices?
We cover the latest research and how to advocate for your health when at the nail salon.
Viewpoints speaks with psychiatrist, Dr. James S. Gordon to better understand a person’s reaction to trauma and the body’s resilience in dealing with these stressful events and situations.
We highlight some of these updated policies and the lasting effects of early childhood obesity.
We talk about what’s fueled this decline in recent decades and how listeners can take steps to start forming new connections where they live.
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.
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