Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift and the new categories.
Race and Identity Sub-categories:
- Diversity (30)
- Equality (20)
- Ethnicity (5)
- Gender (40)
- Racism and Discrimination (55)
Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four Million Enslaved in the 1800’s
Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning
We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.
Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers.
Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise
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.
The Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
Celebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of
We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Did It Take Decades To Make Martin Luther King Jr. Day A Holiday?
We highlight the decades-long political fight to pass state and federal legislation that officially made the third Monday of January Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Why Are We Banning More Books Than Ever Before?
We cover the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.
The Rise of the Corporate Dispensary
We discuss the current inequities and the failure to maintain a model that helps populations who’ve been disproportionately affected by the war on cannabis get a seat at the table.
A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi
Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.
Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
Love Books? We Do Too: Why The Publishing Industry Is At A Crossroads
We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Is an End to Affirmative Action Such Big News?
We break down how higher education will be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ending affirmative action.
“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
Isaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
Cannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations
We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.
Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?
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.
Is Hollywood Really Changing? The Diversity Debacle
We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood.
Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
New York: A People’s History
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.
