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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? 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.

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The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to start in just four months. While Russian athletes have been barred from representing their country, they’ll still be able to compete on a neutral, no-representation status. However, there are still many lingering questions about the efficacy of anti-doping tests and if the Olympics will once again be plagued by athletes who are retroactively banned. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-does-russia-continue-to-get-away-with-the-wide-scale-doping-of-its-athletes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will hit a large diagonal stretch of the U.S. The next event of this magnitude isn’t set to happen again until 2044. We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-you-should-drop-what-youre-doing-on-april-8-see-this-rare-event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We review Season 11 of the reality TV series, “Vanderpump Rules”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-can-vanderpump-rules-rebound-from-a-wild-season-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We cover this growing movement at the polls this year as several states hold election year primaries and caucuses. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-tens-of-thousands-of-voters-are-checking-this-box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Parole from prison is one of the key aspects of the criminal justice system. The program incentivizes good behavior, promotes rehabilitation and a successful reintegration into society. But as rates of parole have plummeted in recent years in the U.S., experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/fighting-for-your-life-in-front-of-a-prison-parole-board-the-road-to-rehabilitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, demanding career in journalism. She – like many mothers – has struggled to have it all and recounts the many tradeoffs over the years. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/can-you-juggle-it-all-nprs-mary-louise-kelly-opens-up-about-her-struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss why older, nostalgic TV shows often seem to outperform newer releases. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-we-love-going-back-to-what-we-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-deadly-beach-death-and-no-it-didnt-happen-in-the-water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin. These are just some of the iconic soul artists that shaped the genre. We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-rise-of-soul-music-stax-motown-the-genre-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We review the upcoming release of Dune: Part Two featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and other big names. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-highly-anticipated-part-2-weve-all-been-waiting-for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Have you shopped at Temu before? The Chinese-owned e-commerce company has seen a meteoric rise in sales since it entered the U.S. market in September 2022. It’s known for its extremely low prices on all kinds of goods (think Amazon) but is there a deeper explanation behind these bare bone prices? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-is-temu-and-is-it-worth-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before a big presentation or test or job interview, most of us struggle with different levels of anxiety, nerves, and self-doubt. Dr. Dana Sinclair has worked with Olympic athletes, A-list actors and actresses, and even surgeons on how to overcome this performance anxiety and get back in control in a matter of minutes. We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/performance-anxiety-we-all-struggle-with-it-how-do-you-rise-above Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As an academic advisor, Ana Homayoun has had many conversations with students, parents, and administrators. With so much competition and so many pressures, what’s always top-of-mind is grades, college admissions and how to stand out from everyone else. But what often falls by the wayside are the fundamentals of how to create a healthy and successful life. We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens (especially in the last 10 years) seem to really struggle post-high school and how parents can better prepare their kids before they hit this breaking point. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/school-sports-standardized-tests-when-is-there-time-to-build-life-skills-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We cover the one and only pop sensation: Taylor Swift. You can love her. You can hate her. But you can’t argue that’s she this. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-whether-youre-a-swiftie-or-not-heres-what-we-can-all-agree-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new study published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, has found a potential link between gel nail treatments and skin cancer. We cover the latest research and how to advocate for your health when at the nail salon. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-heading-to-the-nail-salon-soon-think-again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In total, the NASA space shuttle program had 135 missions. You can’t argue that the birth of this shuttle launched us into a new era of space exploration and innovation. But – what’s not often mentioned are the controversies, setbacks, and disputes behind the scenes. Former NASA flight director and program manager Wayne Hale speaks candidly with us about the myths and facts of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/under-the-radar-pt-2-a-love-hate-relationship-with-americas-space-shuttle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most Americans are well acquainted with the story of Amelia Earhart, but few have heard the name, Bessie Coleman. This fearless legend earned her pilot’s license two years before Earhart became certified. This week, as we commemorate Black History Month, we cover the story of Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/celebrating-black-history-month-the-daredevil-stunt-pilot-youve-never-heard-of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There’s no shortage of anger and frustration over the Oscars snub around Barbie. And while we agree, we feel like this has already been well-covered elsewhere. Instead, this week on Culture Crash we highlight some other films that we feel have not gotten the attention or the nominations they deserved. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-films-we-wish-the-oscars-nominated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wowed us all at the 2022 Winter Olympics. At just 15 years old, she jumped onto the international stage, earning first place in her Olympic routines. However, this success was embroiled by controversy after she failed a drug test weeks before the competition. She was still allowed to compete as officials investigated, but now, these achievements have been wiped from record books. We cover her disqualification & why this sentence sends a message to all countries competing in this year’s Olympics. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-russian-figure-skater-disqualified-a-new-precedent-set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The space shuttle is seen as an engineering marvel and a symbol of human innovation, ingenuity, and collaboration. However, there’s a darker side to the space shuttle program that’s often been excluded from the mainstream narrative. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/under-the-radar-pt-1-an-alternate-perspective-on-the-famed-space-shuttle-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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