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Imagine being born into slavery in the South. You don’t have a dime to your name, don’t have any education and all you know are the surrounding fields of the plantation you worked on for years or decades. What would you do after the abolishment of slavery? How would you start over? Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the Sou...

As pop women continue to dominate, we highlight some other artists we think are worth adding to the mix. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

For a child, a parked car can become dangerous in just minutes during the summertime. We explain why the best prevention often comes down to building in one extra reminder before you walk away. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast,...

The world of youth sports can be incredibly taxing. Strenuous practices, hefty investments and increasingly selective teams can add up to parents pushing their kids to the brink. We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more about winning than their child does. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube |...

Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits Of The Four Million Enslaved In The 1800’s Imagine being born into slavery in the South. You don’t have a dime to your name, don’t have any education and all you know are the surrounding fields of the plantation you worked on for years or decades. What would you do after the abolishment of slavery? How would you start over? Historian Richard Cahan joins us this w...

Culture Crash: How Backrooms Turned An Internet Nightmare Into A Hit Movie What started as a single eerie image online has become a full-fledged horror phenomenon. This week - we review the breakout movie hit Backrooms.   Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndi...

No Driver, No Problem: Inside The Rise Of Waymo Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works, why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life. Guests:  Grayson Brulte, Founder,...

Viewpoints Explained: The Mental Health Warning Signs We Overlook In Men Men account for nearly 80 percent of suicide deaths in America. We look at the crisis behind the numbers. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Sy...

After Miranda: One Mother’s Journey Living With Loss After the sudden death of her daughter, journalist Danielle Crittenden found herself questioning nearly everything she thought she knew about grief. We explore what loss and grief look like when it doesn’t follow any sort of timeline.   Guest: Danielle Crittenden, Journalist & Author, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthink...

After Miranda: One Mother’s Journey Living With Loss After the sudden death of her daughter, journalist Danielle Crittenden found herself questioning nearly everything she thought she knew about grief. We explore what loss and grief look like when it doesn’t follow any sort of timeline.   Guest: Danielle Crittenden, Journalist & Author, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthink...

The New Rules Of Political Comedy Political comedy used to feel like a shared national pressure valve, but it feels far more fractured now. This story looks at how satire is changing in Trump’s second term and why the freedom to mock people in power still matters beyond the punchline. Guests:  Patrick Giamario, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensb...

We revisit Breaking Bad and why its final season still feels so sharp years later. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

The New Rules Of Political Comedy Political comedy used to feel like a shared national pressure valve, but it feels far more fractured now. This story looks at how satire is changing in Trump’s second term and why the freedom to mock people in power still matters beyond the punchline. Guests :  Patrick Giamario, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greens...

Some couples are starting therapy before there’s a crisis, using it to find out what they really need to know before committing to a lifetime together.  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Why Plastic Keeps Winning Even When We Want Less Plastic may feel like a problem of personal habits, but this story pulls the lens back to the industry that keeps making more of it. Journalist Beth Gardiner explains how disposable plastic became one of Big Oil’s biggest future bets and why so much of the cost lands far from the companies that profit from it. Guest: Beth Gardiner, journalist, autho...

The Hidden Forces Behind The Words We Use Words like “rizz” and “unalive” may sound like internet throwaways, but they demonstrate how quickly social media is reshaping language. We’re joined by linguist Adam Aleksic who breaks down how slang spreads online, why emojis still matter and how algorithms are changing the way we communicate. Guest: Adam Aleksic, linguist, author of Algospeak: How Socia...

Building More, But Building Better? What if the best building practices go against the urban norm? This week, we look at how architects and developers are rethinking modern construction through natural materials, healthier spaces and designs that account for their long-term impact on both people and the environment. Guest: Teresa Coady, architect, founding partner, former president, B+H Bunting Co...

Culture Crash: From Viral Videos To Box Office Horror We discuss how online comedians and YouTube creators are turning built-in fanbases into box office success. Host and Producer:  Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Viewpoints Explained: Why Venus Doesn’t Look Its Age Venus looks almost frozen in time, but scientists say the planet may be quietly remaking itself. New research suggests volcanic activity is reshaping its surface from below, giving Earth’s hostile twin an unusually young face. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline...

Building More, But Building Better? What if the best building practices go against the urban norm? This week, we look at how architects and developers are rethinking modern construction through natural materials, healthier spaces and designs that account for their long-term impact on both people and the environment. Guest: Teresa Coady, architect, founding partner, former president, B+H Bunting Co...

Culture Crash: Are Movie Franchises Killing Creativity? Is the Hollywood ‘franchise machine’ the downfall of great movies? We discuss if directors should balance their blockbuster hits with smaller indie pieces. Host and Producer:  Evan Rook   Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliate...

Viewpoints Explained: How Worried Should You Be About Hantavirus? Cases of hantavirus are on the rise – is this the start of another pandemic? Here’s everything you need to know about the rare infection. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affi...

No Shade, No Standard: America’s Heat Safety Gap As extreme heat intensifies, outdoor and factory workers are facing risks their jobs were never built to handle. With protections still varying by state, advocates are pushing for updated national standards on shade, water, rest and retaliation-free reporting. Guests:  Pamela Walaski, president, Board of Directors of the American Society of Safety P...

Money Anxiety: From Family Lessons To The Money Habits We Lean On Money decisions are rarely just about math. Financial expert Lev Mandel explains how early family lessons, anxiety and repeated habits can shape the way people view money and approach these conversations, and why understanding those patterns can help build a healthier relationship with finances over time. Guest: Lev Mandel, financia...

Money Anxiety: From Family Lessons To The Money Habits We Lean On Money decisions are rarely just about math. Financial expert Lev Mandel explains how early family lessons, anxiety and repeated habits can shape the way people view money and approach these conversations, and why understanding those patterns can help build a healthier relationship with finances over time. Guest: Lev Mandel, financia...