Viewpoints

From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites to give us the information we need. The growing amount of litter at varying levels above Earth’s atmosphere threatens not only these services, but the safety of astronauts in space and Earth’s own protective shell. We discuss the growing issue of human-created space debris and what more needs to be done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/25000-pieces-of-floating-space-junk-decluttering-earths-orbit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From “Interstellar” to “Arrival”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension. We highlight some of our top picks – new and old – from the genre.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-well-never-stop-loving-science-fiction-movies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a 2023 report, the Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that there’s currently around 650,000 people homeless in the U.S. That’s a 12 percent increase from 2022. This growing population is chronically lacking healthcare, access to medications and seldom receives continuous care after leaving a hospital. We highlight one nonprofit that’s filling a niche gap in healthcare for homeless men and women.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-circle-the-city-how-this-nonprofit-is-filling-the-gap-in-healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earlier this year, Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago – one of the most prominent children’s hospitals in the country – was crippled for weeks from a cybersecurity attack on its systems. For weeks, doctors, nurses and administrators scrambled to manually write prescriptions, manage care and access patient records while hundreds of patients had to be transferred or rerouted to other hospitals. This is just one of the many ransomware attacks on healthcare systems that have happened over the last year, as these incidents reach record levels. We speak with two experts about who’s behind these digital attacks & what’s being done to better protect confidential patient data.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/in-critical-condition-cyberattacks-effect-on-healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s been a lot of media attention the last couple years on how “The Golden Era” of dating apps is over. While there seems to be a lot of growing frustration from user, where are people finding love, if not online, these days? We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of singles looking to form new relationships.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/is-the-era-of-dating-apps-really-over Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss up-and-coming artist, Chappell Roan who just released her debut full-length album last year. The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-love-taylor-swift-billie-eillish-why-youll-love-chappell-roan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-the-ford-f-series-and-chevy-silverado-continue-to-reign-supreme Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billions of people have heard of 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps. But what about Bob Bowman? Most likely not. Bowman was Phelps’ longtime swimming coach who started working with the young swimmer at just 11 years old. He was there every step of the way in Phelps’ athletic career, crafting him into the Olympic legend he is today. We look at the unique qualities behind the coaches who guided, motivated and supported these pro athletes and teams to victory.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/dive-inside-a-look-into-some-of-the-greatest-coaches-in-history Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Americans head out to brunch or a park to BBQ to celebrate Father’s Day this year, there are also millions who aren’t celebrating. Across the U.S., there are many adults who have a broken relationship with their father or grew up without a father figure in their life. We speak with nonprofit CEO Kenneth Braswell about the social service framework helping fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support those in need. Divorce and family attorney Brad Kaye also shares how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for children.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/reshaping-fatherhood-the-ripple-effects-of-an-absent-father Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may not be familiar with director, Richard Linklater but he’s the creative genius behind some of the most classic films of the past 30 years. Some of his blockbuster hits include “Dazed and Confused”, “The School of Rock” and his latest release, “Hit Man.”Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-hit-man-its-down-to-earth-director-richard-linklater Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift, the new categories and the interesting progression of this socially constructed definition.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-redefining-race-again-in-the-u-s-census Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The world of youth sports can be incredibly taxing. Strenuous practices, hefty investments and increasingly selective teams can add up to parents pushing their kids to the brink. We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/am-i-too-invested-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-youth-sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine being born into slavery in the South. You don’t have a dime to your name, don’t have any education and all you know are the surrounding fields of the plantation you worked on for years or decades. What would you do after the abolishment of slavery? How would you start over? Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/born-into-slavery-stark-portraits-of-the-four-million-enslaved-in-the-1800 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We review singer Billie Eilish’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft and why we just can’t get enough of this talented singer and songwriter.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-billie-eilish-just-keeps-peaking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We cover the latest dessert craze sweeping America. Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-move-over-fro-yo-cupcakes-this-dessert-just-keeps-on-growing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We speak with particle physicist Harry Cliff about the many things we still don’t understand about this vast abyss we call our universe. We also dive into the specifics of particle physics. What do these scientists study exactly? How did the field itself evolve?Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-mysterious-oddities-of-our-universe-conversations-with-a-particle-physicist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We follow-up on a story we did back in 2021 on attribution science to update listeners on how the field has evolved and the bigger role it plays today. Attribution science, simply put, analyzes extreme weather events to find out if climate change played a role in the event’s occurrence as well as its severity or frequency. We speak with attribution science expert Andrew Pershing about the field’s evolution and current focuses.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/attribution-science-101-helping-us-see-the-real-world-impacts-of-climate-change Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s already been so many huge music drops in the first six months of 2024. We cover some of our favorites so far and upcoming album releases this summer and fall that we can’t wait to listen to.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-from-billie-eilish-to-taylor-swift-2024-has-been-a-wild-ride-for-music-lovers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each year, Americans lose several billions of dollars to online scams – and this total just keeps rising year-after-year. We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-americans-lost-10-billion-to-fraud-in-202 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people think leading a healthy lifestyle means largely giving up baked goods, puddings, and other desserts. But our two guests today are big proponents of being healthy and being able to eat your cake. Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/cant-shake-your-sweet-tooth-why-modification-moderation-are-your-two-bffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.