Viewpoints Radio
Compass Media
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? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and produced by Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at viewpointsradio.org. Also, follow us on X & Instagram @ViewpointsRadio.
Location:
Yankton, SD
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
Compass Media
Description:
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? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and produced by Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at viewpointsradio.org. Also, follow us on X & Instagram @ViewpointsRadio.
Twitter:
@Viewpointsradio
Language:
English
Contact:
8472999500
Website:
http://viewpointsonline.net/
Email:
swaldron@mediatracks.com
Episodes
Culture Crash: Filling The Thanksgiving Movie Void With Stuck In Love
11/20/2024
Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving movie to enjoy before jumping into Christmas classics? Try Josh Boone’s 2012 rom com, Stuck in Love. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-filling-the-thanksgiving-movie-void-with-stuck-in-love-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:40
Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion
11/20/2024
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going? Many are finding an identity within this more modern category. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-continued-retreat-from-religion-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:59
Galileo’s Shopping List: Why Humans Have Always Relied On Lists
11/17/2024
Lists are a part of our everyday, even if they are often a forgotten part of our everyday. But Author Shaun Usher read through countless lists to compile a collection of lists throughout time that shed light on the times, our collective history, and the list makers themselves. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-humans-have-always-relied-on-lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:22
Eating On Mars: Why The Journey Into Space Will Be Plant-Based
11/17/2024
Scientists are thinking big about voyaging to Mars and one day inhabiting the faraway planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up. We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day. We also discuss what we can learn from these advancements to improve our current food systems on Earth. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-the-journey-into-space-will-be-plant-based Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:42
Culture Crash: Looking Ahead To Oscar Season
11/13/2024
With no clear frontrunner, this year's Oscar race is wide open. Join us as we recap potential contenders, including Sean Baker's acclaimed Anora and historical drama, The Brutalist. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-looking-ahead-to-oscar-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:25
Viewpoints Explained: How Can Urban Planning Change The Impact Of Severe Weather?
11/13/2024
Can strategic urban planning help mitigate the impact of severe weather? We explore how the layout of cities and infrastructure can affect the outcomes of weather events like hurricanes and floods. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-can-urban-planning-change-the-impact-of-severe-weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:05
Reflecting On Four Decades As A Courtroom Sketch Artist
11/10/2024
Courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg has documented some of the biggest trials of the past forty years, sketching everything cameras couldn’t capture. We speak with her about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/reflecting-on-four-decades-as-a-courtroom-sketch-artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:58
The Life And Legacy Of Conductor Arturo Toscanini
11/10/2024
Arturo Toscanini was one of the most celebrated and influential conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What is it about his work that has such staying power? We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-life-and-legacy-of-conductor-arturo-toscanini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:54
Culture Crash: The Power Of Non-Linear Storytelling
11/6/2024
From Citizen Kane to Memento, some of the most compelling stories unfold out of order. John Crowley's new romantic drama, We Live in Time, continues this tradition, and highlights the unique power of non-chronological storytelling. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-power-of-non-linear-storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:13
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are So Many Pharmacies Closing?
11/6/2024
After years of expansion and a boost from COVID vaccines, many chain pharmacies are struggling to keep the doors open. Can giants like Walgreens and CVS survive the shifting tides of consumer habits? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-so-many-pharmacies-closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:49
Spies And Soldiers: The Roles Women Held During The Civil War
11/3/2024
We know so much about the men of the American Civil War, but the women who played pivotal roles are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott Kahler decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/spies-and-soldiers-the-roles-women-held-during-the-civil-war-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:03
Four Years Post-Pandemic, Is Remote Work Here To Stay?
11/3/2024
During the height of the COVID pandemic, millions of people worked remotely. But four years later, many employees have continued to work from home long after restrictions have eased. Now, as employers like Amazon push for a return to the office, many employees are hesitant to go back. We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look like. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/four-years-post-pandemic-is-remote-work-here-to-stay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:36
Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
10/30/2024
There’s something undeniably fun about looking through someone else’s eyes at where the future might take us. It’s long been the appeal of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, and now Amazon is giving readers a similar experience in a series of six short novellas called the Forward collection. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-one-of-our-favorite-sci-fi-reads-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:33
Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone
10/30/2024
Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-fed-up-with-dating-apps-youre-not-alone-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:03
One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest
10/27/2024
In the 1980s, 25-year-old medical student Mimi Zieman seized 'the opportunity of a lifetime' as the team doctor for a Mount Everest expedition. She shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/one-doctors-adventure-in-the-shadow-of-everest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:10
Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?
10/27/2024
Engaging students in elementary and high schools has become increasingly challenging post-pandemic, with nearly half of Gen Z students reporting feeling disengaged in the classroom. We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/classroom-crisis-why-are-so-many-kids-not-engaged-in-school Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:52
Culture Crash: Beyond The Big Screen: Horror Novels That Outshine The Movies
10/23/2024
In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem’s Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-beyond-the-big-screen-horror-novels-that-outshine-the-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:42
Viewpoints Explained: Public Spaces Provide Support After Hurricane Helene
10/23/2024
How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one community transformed its library into a community hub, providing free Wi-Fi access to residents affected by power outages. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-public-spaces-provide-support-after-hurricane-helen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:45
Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leaving The U.S.
10/20/2024
As the cost of living in the United States continues to rise, more seniors are choosing to stretch their retirement savings by moving abroad. We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/golden-years-abroad-why-more-seniors-are-leaving-the-u-s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:05
Pregnant And Incarcerated: Childbirth Behind Bars
10/20/2024
After working for years as an OB/GYN for inmates at San Francisco Jail, author Carolyn Sufrin wanted to tell the story of the women she helped. She talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pregnant-and-incarcerated-childbirth-behind-bars-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:57