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
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
Culture Crash: The Confusing Mess That Is “Megalopolis”
10/16/2024
We cover the new film by Francis Ford Coppola, “Megalopolis”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-confusing-mess-that-is-megalopolis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:16
Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?
10/16/2024
This year, many students started classes with one big change: no more cellphones or smartwatches allowed in the classroom. This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?” Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-classrooms-be-cellphone-free-spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:09
Exploring The Questions That Need No Answer
10/13/2024
We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to a man who has made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers, or where the resolution changes depending upon our age or circumstances. He tells us how the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/exploring-the-questions-that-need-no-answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:45
Why Do We Always Fall Back On The Basics Staples In Our Closet?
10/13/2024
There are some items of clothing that truly never go out of style. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a classic black dress, these pieces transform with the vibe and trends of each decade. Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-do-we-always-fall-back-on-the-basics-staples-in-our-closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:14
Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Both Old & New
10/9/2024
We highlight some of our favorite scary movies, from extremely jarring to a more, moderate scare. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-favorite-fall-film-picks-both-old-new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:34
Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & Its Not Where You Think
10/9/2024
We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-illegal-border-crossings-are-on-the-rise-its-not-where-you-think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:53
The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis
10/6/2024
From rising oceans to never-ending heat waves, millions of adults and families are uprooting their lives to find refuge away from climate change and its devastating effects. We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-lesser-known-consequences-of-the-climate-crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:44
Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love
10/6/2024
October is peak season for scary movies, skeletons and all things undead. We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-we-love-horror-the-cultural-societal-ties-behind-the-scary-movies-we-love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:27
Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?
10/2/2024
We discuss a new release on Netflix that had its fair share of production disruptions over the last few years. However, now that it’s out, it’s jumped to the top of Netflix lists and, in our eyes, is a great drama to watch on a night in. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-have-you-seen-the-popular-netflix-film-rebel-ridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:43
Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?
10/2/2024
If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-single-but-dont-know-where-to-mingle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:03