Viewpoints Radio

We discuss the new Apple TV+ series, “Shrinking” featuring Jason Segel and Christa Miller. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-new-show-shrinking 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 p...

Millions of Americans rely on mass transit each day to get to where they need to be. While mass transit has had its up and downs in recent decades - and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic - there will always be a need for this public resource. We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the the state of mass transportation agencies today and the first subway system built in Boston...

Between February 2020 and May 2022, around 300,000 teachers left teaching to pursue another profession. While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a front and center issue, millions of public-school educators are still struggling to keep going in positions that mean long hours, low pay and a growing number of curriculum mandates. In part one of this story, first grade teacher Lori Cash - who’s taugh...

We explore some of the older, classic TV series that are now available on streaming platforms. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-revisiting-the-classics 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....

Asian-American actress Michelle Yeoh won her first Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once. We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/is-hollwood-really-changing-the-diversity-debacle Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spo...

Women’s History Month is a time to look back and honor the women of the past who’ve made a difference. One of these stories is that of Edith Wilson. On paper, she’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but her story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye. Author Rebecca Roberts joins us to share the story of this fierce and independent woman. Learn More: https://viewpoin...

The box office is on a hot streak. We highlight some of our favorites so far this year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-back-to-the-theatre 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.ads...

Did you know that our federal government classifies more than 50 million pieces of documents each year? Why are so many documents marked as classified? And why is there such a long lag time for them to be unsealed? We uncover this outdated process and focus on one new method that’s aiming to make this process more efficient and speedier. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-withholding-of-pub...

Late last year, more than 48,000 graduate students, researchers and teaching assistants unionized and went on strike against the University of California system, encompassing nine college campuses. Across the state, schools like Berkeley, UCLA and University of California-San Diego to name a few came to a standstill as thousands demanded higher pay, better healthcare and other improved benefits. W...

We discuss why “The Addams Family” spinoff, “Wednesday” is fairing so well with younger audiences. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-popularity-of-the-netflix-series-wednesday Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simpl...

You’re probably familiar with the saying: ‘You are what you eat.’ It’s no secret that the foods we consume directly correlate to how we feel, look and more. But there’s more to food than just providing us with energy and nourishment. A lack of certain nutrients can exacerbate depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. We speak with food expert and author, Mary Beth Albright about food...

More than six million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year, and a little over four million are adopted. Sadly, shelters still rely on euthanizing when facilities are overcrowded, and an animal has been there for a while. Author Laurie Zaleski has made it her life’s work to rescue hundreds of these unwanted pets and care for them on her farm. We speak with Zaleski as well Dr. Joshua Fish...

That’s right – Creed III is the newest installment in the boxing drama. We cover whether this early 2023 blockbuster is worth the watch. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-release-of-creed-iii Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication...

Acclaimed therapist & social worker Nedra Glover Tawaab joins us this week to talk about boundaries. We often don’t think about our own boundaries and the boundaries we need in our relationships – whether it be with friends, colleagues, family, or romantic relationships. Tawaab breaks down how to set these boundaries and approach difficult conversations. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/rea...

A young Joanne Chang envisioned a prominent career in business. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in applied mathematics and economics and went into consulting in her twenties. Despite career success, she decided to switch gears and become a chef. We sit down with Chang to hear about her culinary career journey and the advice she has for others who may be in a similar boat. Learn...

We discuss why Season 3 of the Netflix show, “You” threw us for a surprise. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-how-we-feel-about-you-season-3 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.adsw...

Online sports betting is a multi-billion-dollar industry and is only increasing in size year over year. 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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/online-sports-betting-a-lucrative-new-industry-or-a-gateway-to-gambling-addiction Linktr.ee | Apple Podc...

For Scarlett Cochran, money management wasn’t a topic of conversation growing up. Her parents never went to college and money was always a touchy subject for her family. It wasn’t until she was in her early twenties and struggling with money that she realized the importance of budgeting and accruing savings. We sit down and speak with Cochran to learn about her inspiring journey and path to financ...

We discuss Paramore’s latest album release after a long hiatus. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-return-to-paramore 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 informatio...

Have you thought about end-of-life planning? Would you like to be buried or cremated – or possibly have a green burial? While death may be a topic that’s shied away from, it’s something that each one of us eventually confronts head on. This week – we talk about the importance of being involved in the death process of loved ones and learning about what burial options are available when that time co...

It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. For me, I can remember feeling this way after reaching the top of a mountain after an hours-long climb and looking onto the vast horizon, or after watching the film Inception in theatres for the first time and being blown away by the soundtrack. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit t...

At the beginning of 2020, there were about 580,000 Americans homeless on a given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Fast forward almost three years and this number has stayed about the same. With basic living prices and rent still high, we share the many faces of homelessness and one inspiring story about resilience in the face of several challenges. Learn More: https:/...

We talk about the new murder mystery TV show, “Poker Face” that’s now streaming on Peacock. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-new-murder-mystery 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 pc...

Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights across the U.S., leading to thousands of delayed flights and major headaches for travelers. In short, this outage was caused by a widespread system failure of the air traffic control system. Without it, pilots are essentially flying dark with no news of ground conditions, weather updates, etc. In the days and weeks foll...

The Oscars are right around the corner. Here are some of our favs that’ve received an Oscar nod. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-academy-award-nods 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...