Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.
Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.
This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.
We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.
As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.
We speak with Dani Shapiro about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America.
We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining.
We explore some of the older, classic TV series that are now available on streaming platforms and the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s.
We uncover this outdated process and focus on one new method that’s aiming to make this process more efficient and speedier.
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.
It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit this emotion.
We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.
We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape.
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.
We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
Amazon has recruited popular authors to take a stab at creating a Twilight Zone-esq, six-part book series.
Experts explain the common denominator between these seemingly opposite weather events, and the health and financial toll of natural disasters.
We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids.
Of all job holders in America, 58 percent – or 92 million people – say they have the option to work their positions remotely at least part of the week, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by consulting firm, McKinsey & Co.
Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up.
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