Viewpoints Radio

We highlight some of our favorite recent releases on streaming platforms HBO Max and Amazon Prime. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-whats-new-to-watch-on-hbo-max-and-amazon-prime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is stoning still used as a form of capital punishment in several countries around the world? We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-taliban-reaffirms-its-use-of-stoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas Rangers (no, not the World Series-winning baseball team) but the western law enforcement agency dating back to 1823 is known for patrolling the rugged Texas terrain. For almost 200 years, its members have protected tiny towns along the border and have helped solve numerous crimes and corruption throughout the state. However, the valiant group also has a darker history filled with corruption, murder, and violence against minorities. Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/who-exactly-are-the-texas-rangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Loneliness and isolation are growing problems in the U.S. From young adults to aging seniors, chronic loneliness can lead to very real health consequences. We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/1-in-4-people-are-chronically-lonely-how-isolation-kills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are some movies that we watch where we love the soundtrack as much, or sometimes more, than the film itself. We cover the new film, Challengers and why its musical score is a fantastic listen. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-composing-genius-of-trent-reznor-and-atticus-ross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-an-end-to-the-affordable-connectivity-act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark made countless headlines and drew thousands of new fans to the league for her record-setting season. Now, she’s kicking off her first year in the WNBA. But despite her athletic dominance, her first year’s salary is just $76,000. It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/whats-next-for-elite-womens-sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wonder why your cat can’t stop nudging your legs, or why it takes your dog forever to find the right spot to pee? Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-are-you-so-weird-understanding-our-pets-their-nuanced-quirks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the recent release, “Baby Reindeer” that’s been drumming up a lot of buzz online. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-have-you-seen-the-netflix-hit-baby-reindeer-yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-understanding-the-ftcs-ban-on-non-compete-agreements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even if you earn $100,000 per year, in most places across the U.S., this salary isn’t enough to be able to own a home. The housing crisis isn’t just affecting people in the lower class these days; it’s hitting individuals and families solidly in the middle class. Viewpoints speaks with two housing experts about this crisis and what towns, cities and fed-up residents are doing to create more affordable housing. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-housing-squeeze-how-communities-are-investing-in-affordable-housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 percent of the American population is on Tik Tok. The average adult spends anywhere between 2-3 hours per day scrolling on social media. With people absorbing so much content these days, how are unrealistic posts or videos affecting our psyche? We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/an-unrealistic-portrayal-the-effects-of-picture-perfect-social-media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-deeper-themes-behind-the-new-film-civil-war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social media accounts, and gossip threads or forums. How did celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-have-we-long-been-obsessed-with-celebrities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This generation of Americans – born between roughly 1946 and 1964 – makeup roughly 21 percent of the American population, according the 2020 U.S. Census. In the decades ahead, experts say that the country’s population will only continue to trend older. As you age (whether you’re currently in your 40’s or in your 70’s) what you eat and how you exercise should look a bit different. We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/protecting-your-body-as-you-age-what-so-many-americans-are-doing-wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-an-homage-to-rap-hip-hop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep upwards. We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-overstimulated-jittery-youre-not-alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Getting started gardening may feel overwhelming – especially if you have trouble keeping a solo houseplant alive. (Trust me – we’ve been there.) But with some research and a small investment, the rewards of tending to a garden are lifelong. We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/getting-outside-gardening-this-spring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, 1.6 million teens in the U.S. between the ages of 13-17 experience homelessness. And that number is twice as high for youth ages 18-25. For this population, every aspect of life is a struggle. Basics like what’s for dinner, where to find clean clothes or getting connected to wi-fi to finish homework are all daily hurdles. Homeless youth are also at a higher risk of becoming incarcerated and ending up chronically homeless. We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-1-6-million-young-people-were-failing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices