Viewpoints Radio

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...

The Wild, Wild West: cowboys, shootouts, open prairies & gold mines galore. While this is a common stereotype surrounding the colonial West, there’s much more about this region and period than meets the eye. For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us this week to share how the women of the O...

Economic uncertainty is on the minds of millions of Americans. Part of this uncertainty stems from continuing inflation and instability plaguing global markets. We speak with longtime economist and banker, James Rickards about the factors feeding into these rising costs and supply chain woes. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-many-causes-of-supply-chain-inflation-woes Linktr.ee | Apple P...

Higher prices at the grocery store – from eggs to meat to specialty items – dictate what many Americans buy and cook throughout the week. While it can be difficult to pull back on the items we like, this shift in diet is nothing new. Across history – war, famine, economic instability has affected what Americans choose to spend their money on. Even today, the current economic uncertainty has shifte...

Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, these are just a few big names that are putting out new music out after years away from the limelight. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-getting-back-in-the-game Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio...

The first crossword was published in 1913 by journalist Arthur Wynne. Since then| the timeless puzzle has stayed in style and graces newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. Self-acclaimed lovers of crosswords are known as ‘cruciverbalists’ and compete online as well as create these puzzles for publishing. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved w...

Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period| but| in recent years| more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/banned-books-two-sides-to-the-story Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpoint...

We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-how-chatgtp-is-changing-the-arts-scene Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by S...

Long-distance runner Lauren Fleshman won five NCAA championships and two U.S. national championships in women’s track and field. Early on in her career, she was a prized hopeful for bringing home the Olympic gold, but this dream came crashing down after a series of injuries and setbacks. Fleshman joins us this week to talk about the toxic culture present in many elite running organizations and wha...

From sundials to mechanical clocks to atomic clocks, humans – throughout the centuries – have kept track of time using many different methods. Physics and astronomy professor Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-did-past-civilizations-keep-time...