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Viewpoints Radio

Award-winning reporting on current issues, featuring America’s leading experts.

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Listen to Viewpoints Radio 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 Viewpoints Explained, and 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, and Ebony McMorris. Written & Produced by Evan Rook, Polly Hansen, and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each weekly. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen).  Also, be sure to follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Feature Segments

Leading up to each Viewpoints Radio program, every story is carefully selected and thoroughly researched to provide candid insight from the nation’s foremost experts. Through skillful copywriting and masterful studio production, the one-of-a-kind show covers timely topics aired to millions of listeners each week.

The Push To Free America’s Rivers

March 29, 2026 by VPR Producer

We look at why thousands of dams are coming down across the U.S. and what changes happen once a river is no longer held back. In places like the Klamath River, the shift is already visible, offering a clearer picture of what restoration can look like and lead to.

Part 2: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market

March 29, 2026 by VPR Producer

We look at what life actually looks like after a humanities degree, where the path forward is often unclear and non-linear. For many graduates, the value shows up later, as they move between roles and lean on skills that translate across industries.

What’s A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z

March 22, 2026 by VPR Producer

For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset.

Culture Crash

A weekly update on what’s new in American entertainment. Short and to the point, each Culture Crash episode focuses on a singular topic within TV, movies, music or books and breaks it down for listeners.

Culture Crash: A Version Of Harry Styles We Love To Hear

March 29, 2026 by VPR Producer

Harry Styles leans into upbeat, dance-driven pop on his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” We review the recent drop this week on Culture Crash.

Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions

March 22, 2026 by VPR Producer

Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.

Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke

March 14, 2026 by VPR Producer

A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.

Education

Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today

Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time

Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?

Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education

History

Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s Deadly History

Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools

A Life In Chess: Susan Polgar’s Groundbreaking Journey

The Polyester Trap: How Fashion Became Disposable

Science & Technology

Viewpoints Explained: Ancient Genes, Modern Labs: The Quest To Revive These Species

The Living Night: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden Third Shift

The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths

Viewpoints Explained: New Questions Emerge Around Spacex And Nasa’s Mission To Mars

Movies

Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

Economics & Finance

Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America

From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter

Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option

How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

Environment & Climate Change

Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?

Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America

Viewpoints Explained: Sinking Cities: What’s Causing The Ground To Drop

Viewpoints Explained: The Secret Timing Of Cicadas

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