It seems like lately political breaking news has hit an all-time high with all of the continuous impeachment coverage and campaign trail updates. While it’s important to be an informed citizen, what do you do with all of this knowledge? Is it leading to change? Could you do something better with your time? We delve into these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.

Hate the stair master? Dread the treadmill? Exercise doesn’t have to be an anxiety-inducing, hour-long activity. It can be getting a group of friends together for an axe-throwing session or even going on a ten-minute walk during lunch. Each little bit of movement matters. We uncover how taking on a different mindset to activity can lead to better habits and a happier life.

When life gets tough it can be hard to find gratitude and joy in the little things. We speak with two authors about how to take small steps each day in order to think positive and refocus on what’s important.

This year’s Oscar nominations are out and there are some good contenders in the mix, but a few movies that were looked over. We delve into some of our favorite films from 2019 that didn’t make the nomination cut, but are still worth the watch.

Author Dave Eggers has been a cult hero since his 2000 memoir, "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" took readers on a wild and enthralling ride. Now, almost two decades later, he’s still producing novels that push the boundaries of dialogue and prose.

In 1881, Lt. Adolphus Greely and 24 men set out on a voyage to explore the northernmost Polar Arctic where few had ventured before. The goal was to collect vast amounts of scientific data of the unknown region and hopefully reach the North Pole. But the expedition soon went awry when no resupply made it to the camp for two years and the men were left to fend for themselves. Starvation, frostbite and even tales of cannibalism soon followed in this historic tale of exploration and survival.

Roughly 15 percent of 25 to 35-year-old’s are back living with their parents, according to a 2016 study by Pew Research Center – and this number is only on the rise. Higher rent, cost of living and student debt are all contributing factors, however, there are some young adults stuck in an unmotivated, directionless state labeled as “failure to launch” We break down the term and what parents can do to nudge their young adults along.

The 2020 census is just around the corner. We speak with an employee from the U.S. Census Bureau about the importance of taking part in the nationwide survey and how the government is reaching students and their families through new in-school programs.

Millions of Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs, and many of them eventually end up unemployed, broken, separated from their families and homeless. We talk to an author who’s battled alcohol and drug addiction for many years and finally found help through treatment. We also speak with a psychologist about the causes of addiction and why some people are more likely to become addicts than others.

We explore the new release, 1917 now playing in theaters. The new film, which is filmed acclaimed cinematographer, Roger Deakins, has an action-packed storyline that does not disappoint.