Viewpoints Radio

We touch on a few recent movie releases that are perfect picks to watch with your mom this Mother’s Day. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-favorite-films-to-watch-with-our-moms Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simp...

NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us this Mother’s Day to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, successful career in journalism. She -like many mothers - has struggled to have it all and recounts the many tradeoffs over the years. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-trials-tribulations-of-balancing-motherhood-career Linktr...

Monosodium glutamate. Niacin. Riboflavin. We’ve all seen these labels at the end of ingredient lists on our favorite chips or frozen meals – but what role do they play? Are these substances harmful? We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/understanding-lab-creat...

There are more than 700,000 social workers across America. We speak with longtime social worker and professor, Dr. Anthony Estreet about the vital role these professionals play in countless different sectors and why there needs to be more support and incentives for people working in this difficult role. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-importance-of-americas-social-workers Linktr.ee | A...

Thinking of getting away this summer? With flight and hotel prices skyrocketing, we speak with travel expert Bonnie Sinclair about the many benefits of road tripping via RV. Sinclair has traveled across the U.S. with her husband and highlights a few of her top destinations. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/r-v-life-the-classic-american-way-of-roadtripping Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTub...

We discuss musician, Frank Ocean’s recent performances - or lack thereof. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-coachella-let-down 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 fo...

We discuss how sequels and new adaptations of films and TV shows have become more of the norm in Hollywood. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-sequels-and-spin-offs-that-keep-on-coming Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted...

What would you do if you suddenly found out you weren’t related to the parent that raised you? This is exactly what happened to author Dani Shapiro after she took an at-home DNA test. We speak with her about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-secrets-found-through-dna-testing Linktr.ee | Appl...

As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. While it may not seem like much of a pay difference, this disparity adds up over time. And it’s been this way for decades with little progress happening in America to lessen this wage gap in America. We speak with two experts about this issue and how workers – in various industries and at different levels – ca...

More than a third of educators in America are considering leaving their positions, according to recent research from consulting firm, McKinsey. We speak with two education experts about the mounting challenges both new and veteran teachers are facing and how average Americans can better advocate for the teachers in their communities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-2-helping-americas-...

We discuss the popular new Netflix series, “BEEF,” starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, that’s become a Top 10 watch on the platform. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-review-of-beef Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Si...

While TikTok has been getting a lot of heat lately for its connections to China, there’s also a larger privacy and data problem across all social media platforms. We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/tik-tok-isnt-the-only-app-with-a-data-privacy-problem Link...

As the weather warms up, you may be hearing and seeing more birds in your backyard. Spring is peak migration for this species, but in recent decades, there’s been a 30 percent decline in North American bird varieties. We speak with one expert about the challenges facing these animals and how listeners can make a difference. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/spring-a-time-of-flight-for-birds...

The Barrymore family has a long and storied history in Hollywood. For actress, Drew Barrymore, she grew up surrounded by the ups and downs of being in a very public family and acting in TV and films as a child. Today, she looks back on her life and shares what she’s learned along the way. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-different-viewpoint-speaking-with-actress-drew-barrymore Linktr.ee |...

We highlight the last season of the hit HBO series, Succession and why other shows that have outlasted their prime should take note of the upsides of ending on a high note. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-final-season Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliate...

Who do you think of when you read or hear the word, psychopath? Rarely does anyone think of the neuroscientist next door. We speak to two experts about what the term means in the medical world and why many people who have psychopathic tendencies can function in a non-violent, productive manner. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/understanding-the-unknown-psychopathic-tendencies Linktr.ee | Ap...

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...