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Over 95 years ago, New York City was the target of a terrorist attack that has yet to be solved. No suspects have ever been named in the attack that killed or injured over 400 Wall Street bystanders. In contrast to the attacks of September 11th, which occurred just around the corner from the 1920 bombing, this deadly event has been all but erased from the collective American consciousness. Linktr....

The podcast that captured the minds of countless Americans back in 2014 is back with an in-depth look at the criminal justice system in Cleveland, offering a detailed look at such a vital American system. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by...

Body image, food addition, societal pressure and obesity can be tricky problems to talk about. Author Kristan Higgins tries to do just that in her novel Good Luck With That. She talks about her experiences, her research, and how we can approach discussing these pressing, but difficult, issues. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram:...

There are all sorts of myths about how we can avoid dementia or how to best brainstorm a new idea. We talk to a psychologist and author to get the inside scoop on how our minds really work, and why we just can’t resist the urge to watch cute animal videos online. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive...

With Halloween this week, many of us are looking for something spooky to watch. Well look no further than Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, a show that’s like This Is Us meets The Shining. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast,...

It’s the time of year when we dress up in costumes, head to haunted houses, and shell out candy to trick-or-treaters. But why do we do those things? We take a look at the traditions of Halloween and what makes being scared so fun. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & Natio...

Spiders and bats are two of the most indelible symbols of Halloween fear across the country. We talk to experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures, and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary as we’ve been made to believe. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us...

The Old Man & The Gun is a movie about bank robberies, so it may come as a surprise that it’s a touching drama and may be the perfect way for Robert Redford to bid farewell to film fans. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Lists are a part of our everyday. Often, they are a forgotten part of our everyday. But Shaun Usher read through countless lists to compile a stunning collection of lists throughout time that shed light on the times, our collective history, and the list makers themselves. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full...

Video games are often considered child’s play, or at least something below “real” art. Author Andrew Ervin argues that’s not true, and that video games are now big-business for TV networks and advertisers, as well as a source of true artfulness. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affilia...

Television shows often rely on a fast pace to keep audiences engaged. AMC’s Better Call Saul takes the opposite approach to rousing success. 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 informat...

Sarah Smarsh is a journalist and author who grew up poor on a farm in Kansas. She discusses life in rural America, how our culture treats people living in poverty, and the causes she attributes to America’s wage gap. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndicatio...

If you’ve had to speak in public, you know the nerves that come with public speaking. So you probably also know the pain of umming, uhhing, or misspeaking. We explore where these vocal blunders come from and what they might mean. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & Nation...

Sometimes, classifying art in one specific genre can be tricky. Look at Star Wars. It’s a space opera, sure. But what does that mean? It was built to be a Western. And sci-fi. With some fantasy aspects? And who is the intended audience? Is it for kids? Teenagers? Adults? All of the above? That can be the difficulty in classification. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @Viewpo...

There are millions incarcerated in American prisons, even many juveniles who were sentences to long terms alongside adults. We talk to guests about how and why this happens, whether it should continue, and what life is like for young people behind bars. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us...

Retirement can be bittersweet. On one hand, it’s something you build toward your whole life, but it can also be intimidated to lose your purpose in the workplace. We talk to Helen Wilkes about how she found a new passion in her retirement, and how she’s helping others make their retirements more fulfilling.   Learn more at: viewpointsradio.org/the-joy-of-retirement-how-people-can-look-forward-to-r...

This is the time of year film buffs look forward to: the fall season is when the movies hoping to vie for accolades are released. We look at a few of the titles garnering early awards buzz. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an...

We know so much about the men of the Civil War, but the women from the war are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates...

Hank Green has a massive internet presence as a podcaster, vlogger, tweeter, and more. Now, he’s become an author. His new book, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, deals with internet fame and our reactionary culture head-on. He joins the show to discuss these issues, and whether is the internet is good. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio In...

This week marks the return of one of the best shows on TV. With a high-concept and a stellar cast, The Good Place has become a critical darling and a bold step forward for the genre as a whole Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast,...

Frances Stroh grew up in the family that owned America’s third biggest brewer, Stroh Brewing Company. As she aged into adulthood, she watched as both the brewery and her family life fell apart. She talks about the struggles the company faced, how her family dealt with it, and when a legacy can become a burden. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpoint...

For generations, cash was the way Americans paid for things. But in the age of debit cards, credit cards, Venmo, and Bit Coin, cash is becoming less and less necessary for most of us. We explore why that is, and who is still using cash in this new economy. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact...

With summer behind us, for many Americans, it’s the time to really focus on sports. The NFL season is underway, the MLB Playoffs are about to begin, and the drama is intensifying. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Sexual offenders have to live by a very particular set of rules. They can’t live near playgrounds, they’re on a registry for life. These rules exist to make everyone safer. But they also can limit a reformed criminal’s ability to reintegrate into everyday life and be productive members of society. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instag...

With social media streams dominating our time, sometimes our self-esteem can plummet. We talk to two experts on what we can do to get in touch with ourselves and learn to have a happier, more positive disposition throughout our lives. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & N...