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: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet
6/25/2025
The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-stephen-kings-most-unexpected-movie-yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:08
Viewpoints Explained: Sinking Cities: What’s Causing The Ground To Drop
6/25/2025
A new study finds that America’s largest cities are sinking each year. We cover what’s really behind this change and why it’s an urgent issue affecting millions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-sinking-cities-whats-causing-the-ground-to-drop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:03
The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care
6/22/2025
More than one third of collegiate athletes have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lives. We speak with Dr. Julie Amato, a sports psychologist, about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-push-to-improve-youth-mental-health-care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:32
“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”
6/22/2025
Incarcerated people are legally entitled to healthcare, but are often met with delays, denials and bias. Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/they-called-it-healthcare-we-called-it-survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:45
Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd
6/18/2025
We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-love-movies-why-you-should-get-on-letterboxd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:03
Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate
6/18/2025
Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep higher and higher. We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-sneaky-ways-in-which-we-overcaffeinate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:05
Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?
6/15/2025
As the use of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become common in schools, teachers are grappling with a steep rise in student cheating and declining engagement. We discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/is-artificial-intelligence-destroying-education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:40
How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire
6/15/2025
Many would argue that the Kennedy family is an American cultural and political dynasty. From former President John F. Kennedy to past Kennedy’s that have served as senators, ambassadors and in other high ranking government positions, the name today still signifies power and prestige. We cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-a-single-mother-in-boston-sparked-a-political-empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:40
Viewpoints Explained: The Quiet Shift Happening Before Weddings This Summer
6/11/2025
Weddings come with a long checklist—venue, catering, flowers, music and so on. But an increasing number of couples are adding something unexpected to this list. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-quiet-shift-happening-before-weddings-this-summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:30
Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”
6/11/2025
It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point. Final Destination is back yet again, and this time has more elaborate deaths, unexpected nostalgia and a familiar question: can anyone really cheat death? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-death-rides-again-in-final-destination-bloodlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:06
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
6/8/2025
For several decades, Native families passed down quiet, painful stories about children taken, languages lost and lives upended. Journalist and citizen of the Red Cliff Ojibwe Tribe Mary Annette Pember heard them too, but it wasn’t until she went digging through church archives that these and countless other stories were brought to the surface. This week, we trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/erased-the-untold-story-of-native-children-in-u-s-boarding-schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:55
The Surprising Science Of What We Regret Most
6/8/2025
Ever wish that you could turn back time and choose differently? Everyone’s been there at one point or another. Regret is an all-too-common feeling that’s part of life| but it’s what we learn from our mistakes that matters. Writer Daniel Pink joins us this week to break down the intricacies of this emotion and what so many people get wrong about regret. https://viewpointsradio.org/the-surprising-science-of-what-we-regret-most Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:34
Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album
6/4/2025
Bon Iver has made heartbreak an art form — but his latest album flips the script in a way that listeners aren’t expecting. We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-bon-iver-breaks-the-pattern-in-his-newest-album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:13
Viewpoints Explained: The Secret Timing Of Cicadas
6/4/2025
Last summer, the ground erupted in sound. What caused this rare, deafening phenomenon — and how do cicadas know when it’s time to emerge after several years underground? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-secret-timing-of-cicadas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:59
When Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Life Coaches Help You Rewrite The Playbook
6/1/2025
Burnout, anxiety, and identity crises—sometimes therapy alone isn’t enough. This episode explores the transformative role of life coaching through the lens of Mason Farmani, a high-powered executive who realized success wasn’t the same as fulfillment. We break down makes life coaching different, what to look for in a credible coach, and why self-awareness—not job titles—is the real foundation of a meaningful life. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/when-therapy-isnt-enough-how-life-coaches-help-you-rewrite-the-playbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:46
When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins
6/1/2025
For tens of millions of former prisoners, freedom comes with a steep price — social stigma, debt, and systemic barriers to employment. We dive into the challenges this population faces when reentering society, and how a new wave of “second chance” hiring is creating meaningful change in the workforce. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/when-the-sentence-ends-the-struggle-begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:31
One on One: Author Hayley Campbell delves into all things death.
5/30/2025
In this podcast-exclusive episode, you'll hear the original interview audio between Viewpoints Radio producer Polly Hansen and BBC correspondent and author of "All the Living and the Dead" Hayley Campbell. The two have a conversation about the nuances of working within the death industry and all of the invisible roles within this field that people aren't as familiar with. They also talk about how death is viewed in the U.S. and why - unlike other cultures - people tend to distance themselves from the post-mortem body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:11
Viewpoints Explained: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum… Or Political Symbol?
5/28/2025
Earlier this month, former President Donald Trump called for the reopening of Alcatraz as a federal prison. But what would that take? We explore the history, cost, legal hurdles, and political undertones behind the proposal—and why the idea may not be as straightforward as it sounds. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-alcatraz-prison-museum-or-political-symbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:57
Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster
5/28/2025
With Sinners, Ryan Coogler moves beyond franchises to deliver a bold, original film that’s part musical, part horror, and entirely unforgettable. We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-ryan-cooglers-sinners-the-rise-of-the-original-blockbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:13
Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?
5/25/2025
We’re more connected to the news than ever—but at what cost? We explore how the modern media environment is reshaping our mental space, and what happens when it becomes harder to look away than to stay informed. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/headline-stress-disorder-is-real-are-you-stuck-in-the-doom-loop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:18