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General Electric was once valued at 650 billion dollars. For decades, it was globally recognized for its innovation in electric, aviation, healthcare, and financial services. Today, it’s a much different story. The company is preparing to split into three separate entities to increase its value and is in the process of downsizing from its large headquarters in Boston. Business expert and author Wi...

We review the new film “Don’t Worry Darling” which boasts an all-star cast starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde and more. Learn More:  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...

President Donald J. Trump announced his intentions earlier this month to run in the 2024 Presidential Election. With this news making headlines, we go back in American history to uncover some of the stories of previous one-term presidents that preceded Trump. We also highlight how campaigns have evolved and what stands out for modern voters when selecting the next Commander in Chief. Learn More: h...

Recruiting across the military’s branches has hit record lows. With the pandemic and overall slowing interest, the military desperately needs to up its numbers as members at its higher rungs begin to retire from service. We speak with military expert, Katherine Kuzminski about what’s feeding into less Americans signing up and how the government aims to kickstart interest. Learn More: https://viewp...

Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social accounts, and outlets. How did this industry of celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about its evolution and pros and cons to this form of entertainment. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/celebrity-gossip-its-evolution-into-a-multi-billion-dollar-industry Linktr.ee | Apple Podca...

We review the new movie, “The Banshees of Inisheerin” by acclaimed writer and director Martin McDonaugh. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-an-irish-drama 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....

About 70 million people in the U.S. struggle with sleep. We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/in-pursuit-of-better-sleep Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affi...

The average cost of attending a four-year, public college has ballooned to $27,800 per year. This equates to more than $110,000 spent to have an undergraduate degree. Even with current financial aid, for millions of students, it’s not feasible to dig themselves into lifelong debt. We speak with two higher education experts about what needs to change with financial aid in America. Learn More: https...

We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to bioethicist Dr. Gregory Stock who’s made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers. In all reality, sometimes the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself....

Last month, more than 150 people died after extreme crowding trapped hundreds of people celebrating Halloween in a popular neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. We talk about why this phenomenon is so fatal and what to do if you find yourself in an unsafe situation. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-perfect-post-meal-holiday-movie Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify...

Student loan debt in the U.S. has burgeoned to 1.7 trillion dollars. And over the past two years, many borrowers have paused on paying these loans because the government paused on payment deadlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Biden’s administration vowed to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for the average borrower and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. We highlight what this...

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.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/new-york-a-peoples-history Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts...

Taylor Swift’s new collection titled, Midnights, has created a global frenzy over the last couple of weeks. We dive into this new release and what we like about this cohesive album. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-return-to-t-swift Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact...

More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era. Matthew Delmont, a history professor at Dartmouth College, joins us this week to shed some light on the contributions of African Americans who stepped up and served despite the di...

Of all job holders in America, 58 percent – or 92 million people – say they have the option to work their positions remotely at least part of the week, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by consulting firm, McKinsey & Co. Will this way of working continue long term? What are some of the challenges that companies are facing in this still relatively new landscape? We answer these ques...

Starting to feel like there’s an overflow of superhero releases? Or a constantly new extension to the Star Wars world? We touch on a few picks that, in our opinion, have been overdone. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-an-overflow-of-legacy-sequels Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Arc...

Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up. We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day and what we can learn from these advancements to improve our current food systems on Earth. Learn More: https://viewpointsra...

Constantly crossing off items from your daily or weekly ‘To-Do List’ but feel like you never actually have time to do the things you really want to do? Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us this week to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time. Learn more: https://viewpointsradio.org/getting-organized-finding-the-time/...

We highlight three spooky (and very scary) Halloween films that will leave you needing to keep the bedroom light on at night. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-three-halloween-horror-picks/ Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hoste...

The electric vehicle market is booming. Nearly every automaker is pledging to invest in this technology and is rolling out sleek new models with all the bells and whistles. While electric is seen as the future, for many Americans these newer cars are often out of reach because of the hefty price tag. We speak with two experts about this current market and what progress is being made to make EV’s m...

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...