Viewpoints Radio

What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? We answer these questions and more with the help of mortician Caitlin Doughty. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/discovering-death-answers-from-a-mortician/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewp...

The recent Netflix series, "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" has been met with mixed reviews. We discuss some of the differing opinions on this new true crime series. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-new-look-at-dahmer/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us...

Americans are increasingly busy, and there’s more content than ever before vying for a piece of their time. In this new landscape, many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve...

It seems like every preteen has their own cellphone these days. Just last week, I saw a kid (possible 9 or 10 years old) walking down the street talking to someone through their smartwatch. Who would’ve thought? With more young people owning tech at an earlier age, it’s important for both parents and kids to sit down from the get-go and talk about how to stay safe online, minimize social media use...

More Americans are watching less baseball these days. What changed? We discuss some theories as to why the sport is seeing a downturn. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-decline-of-americas-favorite-pastime/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & Natio...

Just last month, the railway industry narrowly averted a strike that would’ve resulted in more than 100,000 railway workers walking off the job. This dispute over pay, hours and working conditions would’ve shut down the U.S. railway system, costing billions of dollars in lost revenue from commuter travel and a stall in commodities and goods shipments. Over the past year, headlines covering workers...

The beauty of a photo is that it freezes a specific moment in history forever. A single snapshot has the power to convey a scene better than words ever could. We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.or...

The new Hulu drama series, “The Patient” stars Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson. We review the first few episodes of Season 1. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-review-of-the-patient/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted b...

Record-breaking flooding hit Pakistan this summer resulting in 1,500 lives lost and an estimated 10 billion dollars in damages. Around the world, countries are seeing weather extremes from excess flooding to severe drought and higher than average heat. We speak with two climate experts about the correlation between climate change and these extreme weather events. Learn More: https://viewpointsradi...

YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world (with a quarter of the world’s population on the site) and continues to thrive with revenue exceeding 28 billion dollars in 2021. We discuss some of the platform’s shortcomings and where it’s headed next. Learn...

We review the new Netflix series, “Devil in Ohio” which offers a less-scary take than your typical gore-filled, killer-at-every-corner horror show.   Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-light-fright-for-fall/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & Nationa...

More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance in cognitive labor and physical chores and how more of a balance can be carved out in current relationships and future generations. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/breaking-gendered-roles-in-the-hou...

There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone this week about these fascinating structures that give us a fascinating look into a past era. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-lost-world-of-shipwrecks Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpoint...

We cover the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s. Many who are against this edit argue that changing this format ruins the media’s original form. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-true-viewing-experience Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full...

Death is a natural part of life, yet we avoid talking about it in American society. We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about loss and death. How do you broach the subject? What shouldn’t you say? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.   Learn More: https:/...

35 percent of collegiate athletes have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lives. We speak with a sports psychologist this week about the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on campus and off-campus.   Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-mental-health-epidemic-plaguing...

We cover some of the blockbuster films making their debut this fall at a theatre near you. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-fall-movie-releases/ 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...

How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin? This week – we highlight conversations about the role of white privilege in American society and how the average person can push for greater racial justice. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-invisible-power-of-privilege Linktr.ee | Ap...

Public transportation – from trains to buses to trams – took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many municipalities face record challenges. We speak with two experts in the sector about the current state of public transit in the U.S. Learn More: https://viewpointsr...

We explore the new docu-comedy series, "The Rehearsal" produced and directed by Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder who’s best known for his parody reality show, "Nathan for You." Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-nathan-fielder-is-back Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us...

John Urschel is not your typical mathematician. Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. For several years, he was able to juggle both passions and reach the top echelons of both sport and academia. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way. Le...

If you were to guess what the fastest growing news source for adults is what would you say? If you jokingly said TikTok...you’re right. More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. This shift applies to both conservative and liberal consumers of news. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting the accura...

We discuss the new Hulu series “The Bear” which takes places in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-review-of-the-bear/ 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.adswiz...

More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on Tik Tok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-rise-of-booktok/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact...

Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon. We sit down with two experts to uncover how people’s actions and opinions are altered by conformity bias. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/decisions-decisions-understanding-conformity-bias Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify...