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There’s something special about dinosaurs. These majestic creatures walked the Earth for more than 165 million years. Compare this to the span of humans who’ve only been around for five to seven million years so far. There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth? We answer this question and...

We review the new monster flick, “Godzilla Minus One” by Japanese writer & director Takashi Yamazaki now playing in theaters. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-terrifying-portrayal-in-the-new-film-godzilla-minus-one Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates &amp...

Last year, Alabama prison officials failed to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith via lethal injection. After more than four hours of prodding and poking him, they gave up on finding a viable vein. Smith has been on death row since 1990 and his next scheduled execution is late next month. But now, he’s opting for a new method that’s never been tested before in this setting. Learn More: https://viewpoints...

It’s been nearly three years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The January 6 insurrection marks the biggest assault on American democracy and the peaceful transfer of power since the Civil War. We speak with former Capitol Hill police sergeant Aquillino Gonell about the violence he witnessed that day and how this traumatic experience has shaped his life and perspective. Learn More: https://vie...

More than 28 million people, ages 18 and older, reported an alcohol use disorder in 2022, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health – a large-scale report overseen by the National Institutes of Health. This equates to about 11 percent of the overall American population who have an impaired ability to stop or control their drinking despite its negative effects. Alcohol use disorder ca...

We cover what’s driving the U.S. housing market to experience a dip and why some markets are faring worse than others. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/iewpoints-explained-why-are-less-people-buying-homes Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hos...

We cover why scandalous stories historically draw in large audiences, and why the Netflix film, “May December” is a prime example of why this type of drama sucks us in so fast. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-may-december-should-be-your-next-watch Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Ful...

With the 2024 presidential election right around the corner, it’s a good time to discuss a growing and debated trend in America: increasingly older politicians. Two former opponents - President Joe Biden, age 81, and Former President Trump, age 77 - are again throwing their hat into the 2024 race, but many Americans have concerns about the competency of these older candidates and other members of...

Shannon Miller holds many titles. Former Olympic gymnast. Seven-time Olympic medalist. Mother. Wife. But she also has another, unexpected title: ovarian cancer survivor. Miller joins Viewpoints this week to share her experience and perspective after she was diagnosed with cancer at just 33 years old. She hopes her story - and the challenges she went through - will help raise awareness around the i...

We cover how this force in streaming maintains its dominance and what’s in the store for the future. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-can-you-guess-whos-the-biggest-streaming-platform-in-the-game Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndicatio...

So much focus has been placed recently on the importance of rehabilitation while incarcerated. Yet, the meals in served to inmates are often rotten, lacking in nutrients and not enough to sustain them throughout the day. Why aren’t U.S. prison systems - which receive billions of dollars in public funding each year - doing better? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-wer...

People will soon be celebrating the start of 2024, and many will be resolving to change something in their lives – the ubiquitous “New Year’s Resolution.” Maybe you’ve set a resolution to think more positively next year or gain a greater balance between work and life. We talk to a behavior specialist and coach about how bad habits are created and why. She also gives us some ways to help give those...

Most Americans are well acquainted with the story of Amelia Earhart, but few have heard the story of Bessie Coleman - a courageous African American female pilot - who received her pilot’s license two years before Earhart took to the skies. 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 pionee...

We discuss the latest drop from “The Beatles” that was finally produced and released thanks to new technology powered by artificial intelligence. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-beatles-song-thats-finally-seeing-the-light-of-day Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact U...

We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant platform for news sharing amidst an evolving media landscape. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-whats-the-fastest-growing-platform-in-news Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndicat...

Of the 24 million Americans with autoimmune diseases, about 80 percent are women. A 2020 paper in the American Journal of Nursing estimates that nearly 90 percent of women ages use contraception – which may worsen a preexisting disease. Our experts breakdown this research and why more research is needed in this case. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/could-iuds-other-contraceptives-increase-...

Last year, revenue in publishing exceeded 28 billion dollars. But - the reality is that just a handful of giant publishers hold much of the power in this sector. We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/love-books-we-do-too-why-the-publishing-industry-is-at-a-crossroad Linktr.ee | Apple Podc...

We discuss the weird year that is 2023 in Hollywood. As the year quickly wraps up, we highlight some early Oscar hopefuls that stand out from the pack. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-oscar-campaigning-has-begun Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates &amp...

Some of the biggest names in the literary world are now suing the creator of Chat GPT, Open AI. We cover the unfolding lawsuit, what the authors are demanding and what this means for artificial intelligence moving forward. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-authors-banding-together-against-chat-gtp Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOn...

Go back several decades and the items we eat today tasted a lot different. Viewpoints speaks with two food experts about the evolution of ingredients and how listeners cooking for the holidays can incorporate some of these older, more traditional recipes onto their tables. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/revisiting-lost-flavors-a-return-to-the-roots-of-american-cuisine Linktr.ee | Apple Po...

As pet owners, many of us are guilty of sometimes treating our furry friends with too many treats - especially during the holidays. We speak with Dr. Carol Osborne, an integrative veterinarian, to get some insightful tips on what foods owners should avoid feeding their pets this holiday season and how you can maintain and best care for the health of your pet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.or...

We cover the successful career of filmmaker, David Fincher and his newest movie, “The Killer”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-filmmaker-david-finchers-latest-release Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

We cover the recent conviction of FTX founder & former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. Will people build up trust in cryptocurrency again? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-sam-bankman-fried-the-multi-billion-dollar-fraud-that-changed-crypto Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Con...

It’s an intriguing slab of rock, but why was finding and decoding the Rosetta Stone so important to scholars? In short, it’s the key to unlocking the unique Egyptian language of illustrated text referred to as hieroglyphs. We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery. Learn More: https://viewpoi...

Running clubs have exploded in recent years thanks to the pandemic. And there’s a different running club for everyone. You don’t have to be fast or extremely athletic to take part these days. We speak with two members of different running clubs about the benefits of being in this kind of group and how listeners can easily get involved. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/struggling-to-get-into...