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 ...
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Equal Time with Martha Burk is a weekly 2 ½ minute podcast, with occasional 30 minute interviews on current affairs. She covers political issues, how decisions in Washington and around the world affect ordinary citizens, particularly women (with no shouting), historical anniversaries of note, what’s changed and what hasn’t. Lively, pithy commentary on a wide variety of important topics with a light (and sometimes irreverent) touch: past progress, needed future advances, and what’s at stake n ...
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ಹರಟೆ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಯಾರಿಗೆ ತಾನೇ ಇಷ್ಟ ಇಲ್ಲ? ತಲೆ-ಹರಟೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಕಂಗ್ಲಿಷಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮಾತು - ಜೊತೆಗೆ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ, ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ, ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವ್ಯವಹಾರಗಳು, ಎಕನಾಮಿಕ್ಸ್ ನಂತಹ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಆಳವಾದ ಮಾತು. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೊಸ್ಟ್ಸ್ ಪವನ್ ಶ್ರೀನಾಥ್, ಗಣೇಶ್ ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೂರ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಬಿ.ಎಸ್. ಹೊಸ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಗಳು ಪ್ರತಿವಾರ. ಬನ್ನಿ ಕೇಳಿ. The Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast is a weekly talkshow that bridges Kannada and English, as well as Karnataka and the world. Every week, hosts Pavan ...
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Halloween History: From Creepy Crawlers to Trick or Treaters
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It’s almost Halloween, when the creepy crawlers come out, along with ghosts, goblins, candy, tricks and treats. Did it really start as a pagan ritual? Yes and No.
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One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest
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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-i…
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Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?
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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 …
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Culture Crash: Beyond The Big Screen: Horror Novels That Outshine The Movies
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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…
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Viewpoints Explained: Public Spaces Provide Support After Hurricane Helene
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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-prov…
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Project 2025 -- What's in it for YOU?
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Unless you live in a cave or under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard of Project 2025, a conservative manifesto from the Heritage Foundation outlining an ambitious agenda for a second Trump administration. Trump claims he never heard of it, even though many of its authors came straight out of his administration when he was Prez. It’s got something for e…
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Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leaving The U.S.
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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…
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Pregnant And Incarcerated: Childbirth Behind Bars
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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-childbi…
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Culture Crash: The Confusing Mess That Is “Megalopolis”
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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/adchoicesAv AURN
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Viewpoints Explained: Should Classrooms Be Cellphone-Free Spaces?
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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-s…
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It's Columbus Day -- But 'Ol Chris Didn't "Discover America"
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The U.S. has been celebrating Columbus Day since 1792, after the explorer who sailed from Spain in 1492 and supposedly "discovered America." But he never actually touched land in what is now the United States, landing in Cuba and Hispaniola, mistaking them for China and Japan.
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Exploring The Questions That Need No Answer
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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…
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Why Do We Always Fall Back On The Basics Staples In Our Closet?
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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://viewpoi…
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Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Both Old & New
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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/adchoicesAv AURN
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Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & Its Not Where You Think
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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/adchoicesAv AURN
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Hispanic Heritage in the U.S. -- Stuff You Didn't Know
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Hispanics are being demonized and terrorized by grandstanding candidates looking to stir up trouble. But their contribution to U.S. history is robust . (And by the way, we stole Texas from Mexico).
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The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis
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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-con…
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Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love
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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-t…
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Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?
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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 m…
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Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?
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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/adchoicesAv AURN
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Relax Girls -- The Great Protector is With You
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Women no longer have to worry about reproductive freedom -- or anything else. The problems have been solved and females are now protected.
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How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?
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Despite the prison population dipping after the pandemic, these numbers have once again risen, and the U.S. still holds the title of having the largest prison population in the world. At any given time, about 8 percent of this population is locked up in solitary confinement with little to no interaction, no sunlight and nothing to do but sit in idl…
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The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics
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There’s nothing quite like comics. The art of illustration mixed with text takes on many forms, including comic strips, books, graphic novels and more. Columbia University professor and author of American Comics: A History Jeremy Dauber joins us this week to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-…
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Culture Crash: “I’ve Become So Numb, I Can’t Feel You There”: The Iconic Linkin Park Returns
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Linkin Park was one of the bands that defined the 2000’s. If you’re a millennial or older, remember singing along to “Numb” or “In the End”? Well, the alt rock band is back this fall and the hype is real. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-do-you-use-tik-tok-for-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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Viewpoints Explained: Do You Use Tik Tok For News?
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We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant news platform. But do you trust what you see on TikTok? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-do-you-use-tik-tok-for-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv AURN
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School's In -- With Some (Really ?) Important Topics for Kids
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It’s September, and school’s in in most of the U.S. Readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmetic as usual, but in some places a new topic will be added to the curriculum: the Bible, with all its gore and mayhem. Parents -- even some Christian ones -- are pushing back.
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School Is Back In Session: Teaching Kids Real Skills For Life
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Currently, only about 40 percent of students in the U.S. take a personal finance course before graduation. This means that most teenagers leave high school knowing little about saving, spending, student loans and how to do basic adult tasks like filing taxes. This week, We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums in…
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Gun violence was the leading cause of death for children and teens in 2022, according to a recent report by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. In whole, more than 48,000 people died from guns that year. Despite increased awareness, gun violence persists in the U.S. as a leading a public health issue. This week – We speak with two …
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Culture Crash: Our Review Of “Alien: Romulus”
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There’s been nine movies in the ‘Alien” franchise, with the first film dating back to 1979. We cover the ninth and newest installment, “Alien: Romulus”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-alien-romulus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv AURN
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Viewpoints Explained: How Do Competitive Eaters Keep Eating?
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Speed eater Joey Chestnut just broke his own world record recently, devouring 83 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. This week – we cover the science behind how these competitive eaters manage to defy their stomach’s limits. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-do-competitive-eaters-keep-eating Learn more about your ad choices.…
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A New Wave of Abortion Supporters: Men in Red States
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Abortion access has always been viewed as a woman’s problem. Men rarely talked about it, and it didn’t seem high on their political priorities. Not any more – since Trump proudly took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade with his anti-woman, anti-choice Supreme Court picks, men are paying attention – particularly in red states with the most restricti…
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Diving Deeper: A New & Old Method For Keeping Food Fresh
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It wasn’t until the early 20th century that refrigerators for home use came onto the market. Before this, how did everyone keep their food fresh and safe for consumption? Even after the fridge was invented, there was still a lot of skepticism and fear around the new technology. This week – we cover the invention of modern-day refrigeration and new,…
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The Powers At Play This November: Who Will Sway The Vote?
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This November, 41 million young adults who fall into the category of Gen Z will be eligible to cast a ballot in the presidential election. In the 2020 election, this group showed up and voted in record turnout across the country. But – will history repeat itself? We cover how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to these voters. Learn M…
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Culture Crash: And After All, They’re Touring Wonderwall
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Remember the band Oasis who swept onto the pop music scene in the 90’s and 2000’s with hit songs like Wonderwall? Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’d be sure to recognize the classic chorus. This week on Culture Crash, we talk about the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour coming in 2025. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-cr…
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Viewpoints Explained: Turbulent Times At Boeing
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The past several years has been marked by a series of near-misses and tragedies for the aerospace manufacturing company, Boeing. Last month, disaster struck once again as two astronauts found themselves stuck abord the International Space Station in the latest of Boeing’s technical mishaps. This week on Viewpoints Explained, we recap the struggles …
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The first (and probably only) Prez candidate debate is this week. Will both parties go by the rules? More importantly, will we learn anything we don't already know?
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Feeling Distracted And Disconnected? Here’s How To Reset
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In 2012, researchers at the University of California-Irvine estimated that the average human’s attention span was around seventy-five seconds. in recent years, this number has dropped to forty-seven seconds. What’s leading to this continuing decline in our attention spans? We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow…
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Do you prefer paperback books, or do you like the ease of using an e-reader? We cover the fascinating resurgence in popularity of e-readers post-pandemic and how millions of new readers are joining the fold thanks to new technology and communities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-e-books-became-king-again Learn more about your ad choice…
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The new “Alien” installment is now playing in theatres, but if you’re looking for some nostalgic sci-fi, we recommend these fan favorites. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-sci-fi-at-its-best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv AURN
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Viewpoints Explained: Fake It Till You Make It: Trusting Opinions On The Internet
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Why does everything you look up seem to have a five-star rating these days? This week on Viewpoints Explained, we discuss the widespread use of fake or paid reviews on the internet, and what the government is doing to try and crack down. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-fake-it-till-you-make-it-trusting-opinions-on-the-i…
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Labor Day: So-called Good Guy Companies Quietly Union Busting
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Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September a day off for workers. Labor unions had campaigned for years to gain recognition of both the contributions and the mistreatment of workers. History is littered dirty tricks to keep unions out with bullets and billy clubs. N…
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Forget Trump And Biden: Unearthing The Past Presidencies History Forgets
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As the 2024 presidential election reaches its final stretch, we highlight some of our past presidents and their accomplishments and failures. What’s a common trait among those who’ve held this role? Which president championed environmental policy? Did you know that former President Donald Trump didn’t invent the infamous slogan, ‘Make America Great…
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Sleeping In Zero Gravity: How Astronauts Train For Months Or Years Up In Space
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From abrupt changes in gravity to galactic cosmic radiation, astronauts face numerous challenges as they push to explore further into the unknown. Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit. Learn More: https://vi…
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Culture Crash: Drama, High Stakes & Multi-Million Dollar Gambles: Binging “Industry”
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Season 3 of the HBO show, “Industry” just dropped. We cover why it’s worth the watch. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-drama-high-stakes-multi-million-dollar-gambles-binging-industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv AURN
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Viewpoints Explained: Why Is It Sometimes So Difficult To Cancel Subscriptions?
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Many companies make cancelling a subscription a tedious and mind-numbing process. We cover how the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on these deceptive business practices. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-is-it-sometimes-so-difficult-to-cancel-subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Women have made steady gains in many areas since they got the right to vote in August of 1920, but there is still work to do. When elected officials refuse to back pro-woman policies, today's females should borrow a page from the suffragists and use their votes to hold them accountable.
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A Backwards Online Trend: The Dark Side Of "Tradwives"
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You might’ve seen this social media content on your feed already: Video of a stay-at-home mom and wife crafting an elaborate meal and decorating a spotless house for the upcoming season. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of these kinds of videos online all connected to the ‘Trad Wife’ trend. But what are the deeper impacts of this seemingly sim…
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What’s Next For Student Loan Forgiveness?
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There’s been a lot of broken promises the last few years over wiping out student loans. Will there be any actual relief anytime soon? We cover a new policy push from the current administration to cancel millions of dollars in student loans. We also highlight the opposing arguments (both old and new) from critics against student loan cancellation. L…
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Culture Crash: From “Hit Man” To “TRAP”: Our Favorite Movies About Killers
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Over the past year, there’s been some great new films revolving around hit men, serial killers and more. We recommend some of our favorites. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-from-hit-man-to-trap-our-favorite-movies-about-killers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Viewpoints Explained: Breaking Down Breakdancing At This Year’s Olympic Games
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Breaking, more commonly known as breakdancing, made its debut at this year’s summer Olympics in Paris. But is breaking really a pro-sport or more of an artistic expression? We cover how Olympics judges scored these improvised, yet athletic dances. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-breaking-down-breakdancing-at-this-years-…
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