Viewpoints Radio

Researchers are utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence to see if it could be a key partner in helping to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of catching cancer early. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-race-to-improve-cancer-screening-and-detection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the new horror film, “Weapons” directed by Zach Cregger and starring Ozark alum Julia Garner, Oppenheimer standout Aldren Ehrenreich and Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-barbarian-film-director-zach-cregger-does-it-again-with-weapons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1: Beyond Lesson Plans: How Teachers Navigate Tech, Bullying & A Lack Of Connection In The Classroom A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Pop’s Power Shift: From Madonna To Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan And Olivia Rodrigo Earlier this month, the online announcement of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” almost crashed YouTube because millions of Swifties flooded the platform. This week – We cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre. Viewpoints Explained: The Race To Improve Cancer Screening And Detection Researchers are utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence to see if it could be a key partner in helping to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of catching cancer early. Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With "Weapons" Synopsis: We review the new horror film, “Weapons” directed by Zach Cregger and starring Ozark alum Julia Garner, Oppenheimer standout Aldren Ehrenreich and Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, the online announcement of Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” almost crashed YouTube because millions of Swifties flooded the platform. This week – we cover how female pop stardom has reached record new heights and how early female pop stars like Madonna paved the way for future musicians in this genre. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pops-power-shift-from-madonna-to-taylor-swift-chappell-roan-and-olivia-rodrigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new school year is underway, and teachers aren’t just juggling lesson plans, but are navigating a maze of social media drama, tech distractions, and the emotional needs of their many students. This week, in part one of this two-part story, two educators join us to share how they’re navigating the often-invisible challenges that follow kids into the classroom. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-1-beyond-lesson-plans-how-teachers-navigate-tech-bullying-a-lack-of-connection-in-the-classroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover this invisible danger in the water – and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself quickly getting pulled into this situation. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-lifesaving-tip-that-could-save-you-in-this-emergency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the newest album by Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams. Paramore may be an early 2000’s millennial throwback, but Williams keeps it fresh and unexpected with this latest drop. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-paramores-hayley-williams-is-back-with-new-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them. Segment 2: The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman this week about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed. Viewpoints Explained: The Lifesaving Tip That Could Save You In This Emergency We cover this invisible danger in the water – and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself quickly getting pulled into this situation. Culture Crash: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Is Back With New Music We review the newest album by Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams. Paramore may be an early 2000’s millennial throwback, but Williams keeps it fresh and unexpected with this latest drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/lonelier-by-design-the-quiet-decline-of-community-space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-foolproof-way-to-find-joy-in-cooking-again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third spaces like libraries and parks are disappearing, and with them, the everyday connections that reduce social isolation. It’s a quiet shift with wide-reaching effects on health, equity, and daily life in the U.S. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-its-getting-harder-to-just-hang-out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall 2025 is shaping up to be a goldmine for film lovers, with new releases from top directors like Spike Lee, Kathryn Bigelow, Paul Thomas Anderson, and the Safdie brothers. We preview the most anticipated movies of 2025 still to come. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-from-kurosawa-remakes-to-stephen-king-revivals-the-fall-film-lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month’s catastrophic flood in Texas killed over 130 people - a tragedy that experts say could have been prevented with improved physical warning systems and regulated land use. We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/flash-floods-how-to-recognize-react-and-survive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than 60 years of global humanitarian work, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been quietly dismantled, leaving a massive void in aid efforts around the world. This week, we explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-soft-power-to-silence-the-collapse-of-usaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists are bringing extinct species back to life using cutting-edge genetic engineering, but is resurrecting ancient animals a fascinating innovation or a dangerous human disruption of nature? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-ancient-genes-modern-labs-the-quest-to-revive-these-species Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-succession-will-always-be-a-great-rewatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite big efforts in recent years to boost diversity in classical music, the genre is still exceedingly difficult to break into. According to an industry wide study conducted last year by the League of American Orchestras, African Americans made up just 2 percent of professional orchestras nationwide. Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/strings-attached-the-inequities-still-shaping-classical-music-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While towns and cities sleep, a bustling animal world emerges. This week – we explore the hidden nighttime lives of urban wildlife - from foxes in Berlin to possums in American backyards – and cover why it's essential to appreciate and protect these often-unseen creatures that we share our world with. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-living-night-uncovering-natures-hidden-third-shift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the world, birth rates are plunging as young adults prioritize careers, grapple with rising living costs, and confront an uncertain future. As populations shrink, economies face tough questions about how to adapt to these changing trends. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-is-society-ready-for-fewer-babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent. We review the latest Superman film now in theatres. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-finally-a-superman-worth-believing-in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices