Viewpoints Radio
Award-winning reporting on current issues featuring America's leading experts.
Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature?
We explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with.
We cover the scientific research that’s shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet.
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 cover what’s really behind this change and why it’s an urgent issue affecting millions.
Last summer, the ground erupted in sound. What caused this rare, deafening phenomenon — and how do cicadas know when it’s time to emerge after several years underground?
Experts Kristyn Roth and Dr. Emily Hotez share what the latest science tells us.
We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that reveal a hidden past.
Two experts join us to discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and why studying this type of illness continues to be a challenge.
We cover the invention of modern-day refrigeration and new, emerging methods that don’t rely on electricity.
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.
Research has shown that a diet full of ultra processed foods is linked to higher rates of cognitive decline and stroke, among other health issues. We cover how you can spot these items and swap them out for healthier options.
We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.
We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.
Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.
We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.
We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
We highlight some of our favorites and why the genre continues to grow.
We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.
We cover the latest research and how to advocate for your health when at the nail salon.
There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth?
Kenneth Eugene Smith has been on death row since 1990 and his next scheduled execution is late next month. But now, he’s opting for a new method that’s never been tested before in this setting.
Miller joins Viewpoints to share her experience and perspective after she was diagnosed with cancer at just 33 years old.
Our experts breakdown this research and why more research is needed in this case.
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