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Sit down with Viewpoints each week as we report on social issues, the environment, history, food – you name it. What’s it like to give birth in prison? Could the plague resurface with climate change? ... more
FAQs about Viewpoints Radio:How many episodes does Viewpoints Radio have?The podcast currently has 980 episodes available.
November 08, 2020The State Of Climate Science In The U.S.According to the Environmental Protection Agency, greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere leading to a warmer planet. The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities is from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas for electricity, heat and transportation. So, what can be done to alter the path we’re currently on and make renewable energy (that results in less emissions) widely accessible for everyone?...more13minPlay
November 01, 2020Culture Crash: Watching Film Festivals From HomeWe discuss the upsides of film festivals going digital this year as well as some of our favorite hidden gems in the lineup....more3minPlay
November 01, 2020Good Morning ZoomYou may be familiar with the classic children’s book, Goodnight Moon, but what about Good Morning Zoom? One mom living in New York City wanted to help her children better understand the pandemic, so wrote a parody based off of one of their favorite bedtime stories. The result? A funny, yet realistic look at parenting and getting through this period....more11minPlay
November 01, 2020The Native American Vote: A Group Plagued By Voter MarginalizationThere are more than 5.2 million Native Americans living in the U.S., yet only a small fraction cast a ballot each election cycle. What factors lead to this low turnout? Viewpoints speaks with two experts about how historical bias feels into the current challenges facing this group....more14minPlay
October 25, 2020Culture Crash: The Haunting Of Hill House & Bly ManorMike Flanagan’s popular miniseries is back for a sequel with the Haunting of Bly Manor that was released earlier this month on Netflix. We dive into the two horror shows and determine if they’re worth the watch....more3minPlay
October 25, 2020Halloween 2020: The Kickoff To This Year’s Holiday SeasonHalloween is just around the corner, falling on Saturday, October 31st. this year. Whatever your plans are this weekend, it’s important to stay safe by following the recommended precautions. The holiday may look a little different this year, but it doesn’t have to be any less spook-tastic....more14minPlay
October 25, 2020Examining The Death-Care IndustryPlanning for death is an important part of life. Getting your affairs in order and communicating your final wishes to your loved ones are two vital steps in this process. We speak with John Keith, the owner of Keith Monument, to better understand the field and some of the ways that COVID-19 has changed the way we celebrate life....more10minPlay
October 18, 2020The 12 Million Undocumented Immigrants In The U.S.In 2016, President Trump ran on a platform that vowed to deport all of the undocumented immigrants in the country. However, four years later and this population is still relatively the same. Is it a practical plan to deport millions who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, are law-abiding and fill important jobs that would otherwise be vacant?...more10minPlay
October 18, 2020White Collar Crime: The Players & Its Economic ConsequencesEach year, white collar crime results in losses that range between 300 and 800 billion dollars. Comparatively, other street-level crimes only total 16 billion dollars. Despite the huge cost, we seldom hear about lasting consequences for corporate offenders. We explore the prevalence of white-collar crime in our country and the systems that allow this corruption to flourish....more14minPlay
October 18, 2020Culture Crash: Halloween 2020This year’s spooky festivities may look a little different on October 31st – and that’s okay. We share some of our favorite frightening films for the holiday....more4minPlay
FAQs about Viewpoints Radio:How many episodes does Viewpoints Radio have?The podcast currently has 980 episodes available.