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
Viewpoints Explained: This Policy Change Could Reshape Your Neighborhood—Here’s Why
4/23/2025
Many small business owners are bracing for higher costs soon due to tariffs. What lies ahead for communities and residents who rely on these local shops? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-this-policy-change-could-reshape-your-neighborhood-heres-why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:10
Culture Crash: An Instant Hit: Our Takeaways From Netflix’s "Adolescence”
4/23/2025
We cover the cinematic and unique brilliance of the new show, “Adolescence”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-an-instant-hit-our-takeaways-from-netflixs-adolescence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:26
Nowhere Left To Run: Surviving The New Reality Of Climate Change
4/20/2025
As climate disasters become more frequent and less predictable, the idea of relocating to a “safe” place is a far-fetched solution. Environmental policy experts Anna Weber and Kiara Rutherford discuss how extreme weather is reshaping where—and how—we live, and why the time for coordinated, equity-focused climate action is now. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/nowhere-left-to-run-surviving-the-new-reality-of-climate-change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:09
From Juvie To Prison: Is Rehabilitation Possible After Committing Murder At Age 16?
4/20/2025
Can a teen who commits murder ever truly be rehabilitated? Journalist Claudia Rowe shares the story of 16—year-old Maryanne Atkins and how a Washington state law gave her a second chance—offering therapy, stability, and education instead of adult prison. As more states rethink youth sentencing, we explore the benefits of real rehabilitation instead of being thrust into a justice system built around punishment. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-juvie-to-prison-is-rehabilitation-possible-after-committing-murder-at-age-16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:39
Culture Crash: Why We Love These Sci-Fi Features
4/16/2025
We highlight some of our favorite sci-fi blockbusters. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-we-love-these-sci-fi-features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:01
Viewpoints Explained: Which Country Is Ranked #1 As ‘The Happiest In The World’ & Where Does The U.S. Fall?
4/16/2025
We cover who are the happiest citizens on earth, according to the annual study, The World Happiness Report published by the University of Oxford. Also, where does the U.S. rank? Surprise – we’re far below the Top 10. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-which-country-is-ranked-1-as-the-happiest-in-the-world-where-does-the-u-s-fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:43
What’s Behind The Madness?
4/13/2025
What started as a second-tier basketball tournament is now a national obsession. We unpack the history, psychology, and spectacle of March Madness — from busted brackets and Cinderella runs to rising stars in women’s basketball shifting the spotlight. It’s chaos by design, and superfans wouldn’t have it any other way. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/whats-behind-the-madness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:50
Why Mastering This Trait Can Come In Handy During Stressful Times
4/13/2025
Curiosity won’t pay your bills, but it might just keep you sane when it feels like everything’s falling apart. Writer A. Kendra Greene explores how tuning into life’s overlooked details help calm all the chaos. In a world built to distract, she makes the case for wonder as a form of resistance. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-mastering-this-trait-can-come-in-handy-during-stressful-times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:53
Viewpoints Explained: What Is Signal? The App Embroiled In Controversy
4/9/2025
Last month, a prominent journalist was accidentally added to a group chat on Signal where national security officials were discussing classified information about an upcoming airstrike attack. We breakdown how Signal is different than other messaging apps and why this incident shouldn’t be downplayed. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-is-signal-the-app-embroiled-in-controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:59
Culture Crash: Why We Miss Watching Our Favorite Films On DVD’S
4/9/2025
In the era of streaming, Culture Crash host Evan Rook explains why he misses watching films on DVD. For him, having physical copies is more than just nostalgia – it improves the entire viewing experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:33
Kitchen Innovation: The Debate Over Lab Vs. Land-Grown Meat
4/6/2025
Imagine biting into a juicy burger—same texture, same flavor—but it was never part of a living, breathing animal. Lab-grown meat is no longer science fiction; it’s a billion-dollar industry on the verge of revolutionizing how we eat. But will consumers embrace meat cultivated in a petri dish? And what does this shift mean for farmers, the environment, and the future of food as we know it? Journalist and author Chase Purdy joins us to share his insights into the world of cell-cultured meat. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/kitchen-innovation-the-debate-over-lab-vs-land-grown-meat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:58
From Academia To All-In: One Woman’s High-Stakes Poker Journey
4/6/2025
What happens when a Harvard grad with a Ph.D. in psychology reinvents herself at the poker table? Maria Konnikova went from academia to all-in, learning that poker isn’t just about cards — it’s about mastering your mind and knowing when to bluff big. We speak with her about the psychology behind the game and her quick rise from poker novice to professional. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-academia-to-all-in-one-womans-high-stakes-poker-journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:57
Culture Crash: The Releases We’re Counting Down In 2025
4/2/2025
We cover some of the most anticipated film releases coming down the pipeline this year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-releases-were-counting-down-in-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:42
Viewpoints Explained: The Origins Of April Fools Day
4/2/2025
We cover the ancient origins of April Fools Day and its evolution over the years. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-origins-of-april-fools-day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:31
Exploring The Unknown: Skiing Five Hundred Miles To The North Pole
3/30/2025
The North Pole has inspired countless legends, but few have ever set foot on its shifting, icy terrain. In this segment, explorer Erling Kagge recounts his grueling 500-mile trek across the frozen Arctic Ocean, facing relentless cold, polar bears, and the eerie isolation of endless daylight. Reflecting on survival, adventure, and climate change, Kagge offers a rare glimpse into one of Earth’s last great frontiers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/exploring-the-unknown-skiing-five-hundred-miles-to-the-north-pole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:26
What’s Fueling The Conflict & The War In The Congo?
3/30/2025
While headlines focus on Ukraine, a silent war rages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing millions and fueling a humanitarian crisis. At the heart of the conflict: a ruthless battle for power, resources, and survival. Historian Pedro Monaville and U.N. human rights expert Mary Lawlor unravel the hidden forces driving the violence and the struggle to obtain peace. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/whats-fueling-the-conflict-the-war-in-the-congo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:41
Culture Crash: Lady Gaga Is Back: A Review Of Her New Album “Mayhem”
3/26/2025
Musician, producer, actress. Lady Gaga is a woman of many talents, but is her latest musical album an extension of this success or is it yet another pop album? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-lady-gaga-is-back-a-review-of-her-new-album-mayhem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:14
Viewpoints Explained: Canada’s New Leader Mark Carney Vows To Not Back Down
3/26/2025
Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney has relatively little experience in politics but has already made quite a splash, vowing to stand up for Canada against threats from the U.S. to its sovereignty and economy. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-canadas-new-leader-mark-carney-vows-to-not-back-down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:52
Looking Back With Rick Steves: The Importance Of Traveling The Lesser-Known Path
3/23/2025
Travel icon Rick Steves takes us back to 1978 when he ditched the guidebooks and set out on the legendary Hippie Trail from Istanbul to Kathmandu. With tales of adventure—like sleeping in a stationary abandoned train car only to find it rolling at dawn—Steves reflects on how these unexpected moments shaped his life perspective. While many travelers today often stick to Instagram-worthy hotspots, he urges more Americans – young and old – to step out of your comfort zone and travel somewhere off the beaten path. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/looking-back-with-rick-steves-the-importance-of-traveling-the-lesser-known-path Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:07
Buses, Trains And Trams: The Birthplace Of Public Transportation
3/23/2025
Tens of millions of Americans rely on mass transit each day to get to where they need to be. While mass transit took a big blow in ridership during the COVID pandemic and for several years after, there will always be a need for this vital public resource. We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the first subway system built in Boston and the state of mass transportation agencies today amid budget cuts. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/buses-trains-and-trams-the-birthplace-of-public-transportation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:46