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This year’s Super Bowl halftime show featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige was an instant hit. It was a blast to the past and reinvigorated that the nostalgic music of our younger years will always hold a special place in our hearts.   Learn more at: viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-super-bowl-halftime-nostalgia Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @Viewpoint...

Most parents know that reading is vital to a child or teen’s development and learning. But reading isn’t everything. To fully understand many topics, experiences and encounters help to fully engrain what’s being taught. We speak with an education expert and clinical psychologist this week about how to bring more curiosity, creativity and critical thinking to learning. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts |...

Ahead of Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures. What’s a common trait amongst the men who’ve held this role? Which president championed environmental policy? How have political campaigns changed or stayed similar over the last hundred years? Ronald Gruner, author of We the Presidents, joins us this week to answer thes...

From Belfast to King Richard, we breakdown this year’s highly anticipated list of Academy Award ‘Best Picture’ nominees. The Oscar’s will be held on March 27, 2022. 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....

More than 101,000 Americans died from a drug overdose between April 2020 and April 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Substance abuse, or addiction, is a national crisis that’s only continuing to worsen as new drugs enter the market and treatment has been disrupted due to the pandemic. Recovering addict Dr. Carl Erik Fisher joins us this week to share his own story...

You can love biking, but if your city or town isn’t bike friendly, it can be difficult to get around safely. Dr. Susan Shaheen, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, joins us this week to highlight the country’s current infrastructure and what more needs to be done to promote greater citizen mobility with bikes, scooters and other non-motor mo...

We discuss the new film, “Nightmare Alley” which is a remake of the 1947 film of the same title. It’s filled with a star-studded cast and does not disappoint. Hear why this movie makes our ‘Best of 2021 Films’ list. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication...

It feels like the fitness market has more options than ever before. Between the rise of at-home fitness, traditional gyms and focused classes, consumers can pick and choose to workout whichever way they like. This week – we speak with two fitness experts about evolving trends in exercise and what’s next. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio...

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. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X...

The hit sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother” ran for nine seasons between 2005 and 2014. Now, producers are creating a new take on the original show with the launch of the series, “How I Met Your Father”. We discuss if the new release is worth the hype. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affi...

We play many roles in life: coworker, manager, partner, parent, caregiver. The list is seemingly endless. It can be all too easy to get wrapped in these many roles and forget all together about spending time on yourself as an individual. We speak with acclaimed writer and author, Eve Rodsky about the mental toll of our daily lives and how to get back to finding a balance. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcast...

What was your favorite comic book series, video game or card game growing up? Depending on your age, it could have been Magic: The Gathering, Batman or Minecraft. In fact, you still could be a fan of these no matter what your age is. This week – we discuss the vast world of fandom and just what it means to be a part of this community. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @Viewp...

New writer & director Emma Seligman is generating a lot of buzz across Hollywood. This week, we discuss her debut film, “Shiva Baby” that’s now streaming on HBO Max. 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...

By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube |...

Ever find yourself staring at a recipe and feeling completely lost or overwhelmed? Us too. Cooking doesn’t have to be this big production, but can instead be a time to unwind, experiment and not always aim for perfection. Cookbook author Leanne Brown joins us this week to unpack how to become a calmer cook this year by planning ahead and setting new expectations. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTu...

The series, “Love Life” is a whimsical ride through the ups and downs of modern dating, relationships and finding love. Seasons 1 and 2 are now out on HBO Max. 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.adswi...

If an unexpected $400 charge came up, it’s estimated that 40% of Americans would struggle to pay this amount, according to data published in 2019 by the Federal Reserve. Life happens. Circumstances change. And that’s why it so important to be financially secure with savings, an emergency fund, investments and more. We speak with financial expert, Emily Guy Birken this week about how to start budge...

Before photography, the most commonly used medium to capture a single moment in time was painting and illustration. Though photos and video have flooded most media outlets, illustration as a whole has not been replaced. It’s still used to this day because of its unique ability to convey emotions and integrate a single moment within a broader context. Career illustrator Tim ‘O Brien has created som...

We binge and review some of the new movies we’ve missed in recent months, including a critique of “The Novice” and “Mass." 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 information about our...

20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewp...

More than 80 percent of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies, according to a 2016 study published in the journal “Science Advances”. Light pollution can impact sleep, general health and negatively impacts the environment, killing millions of birds each year and disrupting the seasonal cycle of trees. Another effect? The beautiful stars in our skies are clouded by the bright beam...

We travel back in time to discuss the nostalgia of the very first “Spider-Man” movie and how it kicked off a series of sequels and superhero reboots produced by Marvel Studios. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

In the U.S., there are roughly 19 million people with felony convictions. For this population, finding stable work can be a tumultuous and draining process. Without a job, it can be all too easy to slide back into a past life and end up behind bars once again. This week – we explore the role of work in prison, the lack of skills gained and the importance of employers opening their doors to second-...

Researchers estimate that around 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year. The milder version of this diagnosis is commonly referred to as the winter blues and is estimated to affect 10 to 20 percent of people. We speak with psychologist Dr. Carrie Ditzel about the prevalence of SAD and how people can combat these feelings and find additional support. Linktr.ee | Appl...

The new film release, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a massive blockbuster hit. We discuss what makes these crossover movies such a success and what’s coming up next in the Marvel universe Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify Facebook: @ViewpointsOnline X: @viewpointsradio Instagram: @viewpointsradio Full Archive Contact Us Affiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...