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News and Journalism

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Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

>> August 20, 2023

Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Culture and the Arts, Democracy and Elections, History, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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Viewpoints Explained: An End To Finding News Content On Social Media In Canada

>> August 16, 2023

We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets.

topics covered: News and Journalism, Regulation, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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Culture Crash: Is the Late-Night Talkshow Format Dead?

>> July 19, 2023

Jay Leno. David Letterman. Jimmy Fallon. Stephen Colbert. We highlight the rise and fall of late-night TV.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Instagram, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, TikTok, TV Series
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The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format

>> October 9, 2022

Many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve both their writing and presenting.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

>> August 28, 2022

More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting information accuracy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
ListenHave Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

The Early History of the Kennedy’s

>> April 10, 2022

From former President John F. Kennedy to past Kennedy’s that have served as senators, ambassadors and in other high ranking government positions, the name today still signifies power and prestige. However, go back just three generations from JFK and the Kennedy’s were poor, Irish refugees who had just arrived on the shores of America. This week – we discuss …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Democracy and Elections, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, History, Immigration and Deportation, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, U.S. Presidents
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An Illustrator’s Art

>> January 16, 2022

We speak with Tim O’Brien who has illustrated numerous magazine covers throughout the years. O’Brien discusses his career, the history of illustration and how the art form is used to convey a specific, singular moment or feeling that other mediums may not be able to capture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Art, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Government and Politics, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Pop Culture, Public Discourse, Sociology
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The Mounting Student Loan Crisis

>> December 12, 2021

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.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Inflation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Policy, Retirement, Societal Issues, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenThe Mounting Student Loan Crisis

The Taliban Takeover: What Does It Mean?

>> August 29, 2021

The news of the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan has swept news headlines this month. Hundreds of thousands of Afghan citizens have already fled the country, but how will everyday life change for those who remain? We discuss the precarious situation in the region and the reversal of modern freedoms and economic stability for millions of men, women …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Government and Politics, Human Rights, International/Global Affairs, Military and War, National Security, News and Journalism, Terrorism, U.S. Military, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
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Negotiating the High Cost of Healthcare

>> July 18, 2021

Millions of Americans put off going to a doctor or hospital because they’re afraid of the high cost of care. Depending on your insurance, one MRI scan can cost upwards of a thousand dollars. One trip to the emergency room can mean thousands of dollars in charges that people can’t afford to pay. So, what’s driving these sky-high prices? How can people …

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Insurance, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Health and Policy
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The Return of Baseball at the Ballpark

>> June 6, 2021

Baseball is back, and fans can once again revel in the experience of heading to a ballpark, grabbing some peanuts and cheering on their team as they score a homerun. Longtime baseball writer and faithful Phillies fan Timothy Malcolm joins Viewpoints this week to break down some of his favorite stadiums in the U.S. and some tips you should keep in mind before …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Baseball, Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, History, Hobbies, Literature and Writing, News and Journalism, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Leisure
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The Wedding Pages

>> June 6, 2021

The first New York Times wedding announcement was published in 1851. We explore how this unique page has evolved over the years and the rat race some couples go through to get an announcement published at a prominent paper like The New York Times.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, History, Holidays and Traditions, Literature and Writing, Marriage and Divorce, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism
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SEGMENT 2: A Newsfeed Overload

A Newsfeed Overload

>> February 21, 2021

How often do you skim a headline and feel like that’s all you need to know? Or gather your daily news from a Twitter or Facebook feed? Economist & journalist Tim Harford joins Viewpoints this week to share the impacts of sensationalized or one-sided information and how we can all become more inquisitive consumers of content.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Economics and Finance, Facebook, Math, Data and Statistics, News and Journalism, Research, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
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The Life of a Modern Private Eye

>> October 11, 2020

The field of private investigation is rapidly changing. And not entirely for the good. We speak with Tyler Maroney – a journalist turned private eye about the evolution of the industry and the role tech-savvy investigators play in influencing and providing transparency to governments, corporate entities, criminal justice lawyers and other sectors.

topics covered: Career, Literature and Writing, News and Journalism, Science and Technology, Surveillance
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Frustrated By the 24/7 Political News Machine? Get Involved Instead

>> February 2, 2020

It seems like lately political news has hit an all-time high with all of the continuous impeachment coverage and campaign trail updates, including the start of the Iowa caucuses this week. While it’s important to be an informed citizen, are you putting all of this knowledge to use? Is it leading to change? Could you do something better with your time? We …

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Communication, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Sociology
ListenFrustrated By the 24/7 Political News Machine? Get Involved Instead

Documenting a Presidency: Insights From an Obama White House Photographer

>> November 17, 2019

What would it be like to photograph a sitting president? Viewpoints Radio speaks with Lawrence Jackson who was an official White House photographer during the eight-year Obama administration. Through his unique position, he intimately witnessed every angle of the presidency from the historic to the chaotic.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, History, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Photography, U.S. Presidents
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The Undiscovered Photos of WWII (2019)

>> November 3, 2019

It’s been almost 75 years since the end of World War II. With Veterans Day around the corner on Monday, November 11, we uncover some of the photographs taken from 1945, the final year of the conflict. These images show the sheer destruction caused by a war that lasted six years and cost millions and millions of lives. What was it like to be a U.S. Army …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Government and Politics, History, Holocaust, Media and Entertainment, Military and War, News and Journalism, Photography, Science and Technology, Veterans, World War I and World War II, World War II
ListenThe Undiscovered Photos of WWII (2019)

The Price of News: The Challenges Female Arab Journalists Face

>> August 25, 2019

Diversity in reporting is vital to news that showcases differing perspectives. We speak with Zahra Hankir, journalist and author of the new book, Our Women on the Ground, to learn more about some of the courageous female journalists who’ve risked their lives to report from within the Middle East during tumultuous periods. These women defy terrorists, the …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Diversity, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Government and Politics, International/Global Affairs, Media and Entertainment, Military and War, News and Journalism, Race and Identity, Religion and Spirituality, Terrorism, Women's Issues
ListenThe Price of News: The Challenges Female Arab Journalists Face

Casting a Wide Net: Why Generalism Matters

>> July 14, 2019

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to start anew or slow down and reexamine what you’re working towards. We speak with journalist and author David Epstein who argues that switching focuses and developing a wide range of skillsets ultimately leads to greater success.

topics covered: Career, Education, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science and Technology, Sociology
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The Storm on Our Shores: A Story of War, Loss & Forgiveness

>> June 2, 2019

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Mark Obmascik shares the incredible story of two men fighting for opposing sides and tangled in the complexities of World War II in his book The Storm on Our Shores: One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Communication, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Military and War, News and Journalism, Pearl Harbor, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Pulitzer Prize, U.S. Military, Violence and Abuse, World War I and World War II, World War II
ListenThe Storm on Our Shores: A Story of War, Loss & Forgiveness

Color of Law

>> May 26, 2019

Racial segregation still persists throughout the U.S. One factor contributing to this inequality is the structure of our towns and cities. Richard Rothstein and Tonika Johnson talk about how past laws and our government created a divided demographic and the impact this has on certain populations.

topics covered: African American Culture, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Fair Housing Act, Government and Politics, History, Infrastructure and Engineering, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Photography, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Segregation
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The Need for Investigative Journalism

>> December 9, 2018

Investigative journalism is a necessity in a democracy. Independent journalists putting in long hours to serve as watch-dogs for our government can have long-lasting ramifications, just look at the impact Woodward and Bernstein made with their Watergate investigations. We talk to one expert about the current state of investigative journalism in America and …

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Philosophy and Ethics, Pulitzer Prize, Watergate
ListenThe Need for Investigative Journalism
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Culture Crash: Serial, the podcast that captivated America, returns for its most important season yet

>> November 4, 2018

While seasons one and two told the stories of specific, extraordinary cases, season three sets its sights on the mundane. This time, the team at This American Life and Serial took on telling the story of criminal justice in Cleveland over the course of a year. The reporters follow little cases: a bar fight, a drug bust, individuals who break parole. It tells …

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Criminal Justice and Courts, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Podcasts and Audio Content, Police Misconduct, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Serial, the podcast that captivated America, returns for its most important season yet
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