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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 kno…

Viewpoints


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    The Living Night: Uncovering Nature's Hidden Third Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 8:34


    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

    Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 13:01


    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

    Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 3:43


    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

    Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewer Babies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 3:20


    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

    The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 7:52


    The wellness industry is booming, but how much is genuine, and how much is simply clever marketing? Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-wellness-boom-hope-hype-and-hard-truths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 10:33


    Private equity sounds like distant Wall Street jargon, but it's reshaping the very fabric of daily American life from hospitals and pharmacies to brands that play a vital role in communities. This week - We cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/private-equity-101-how-takeovers-are-reshaping-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 3:21


    We review the recent horror film, “28 Years Later”. For the past year, it's been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-enjoy-a-good-scare-our-take-on-28-years-later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 2:59


    Across America, millions of students in lower-income areas lack daily access to the internet and other software, leaving them behind in a digital-first world. We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that's working to boost these communities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-closing-the-digital-divide-one-classroom-at-a-time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest's Deadly History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 10:32


    In the 1970s and 80s, the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest became the unlikely backdrop for some of America's most notorious serial killers. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy's hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/where-killers-lurked-the-pacific-northwests-deadly-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 8:42


    Diners are an American staple. It's where you stop for a piece of pie and a cup of coffee from coast to coast. But small, mom and pop diners are slowly disappearing to larger chains. We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it's like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-sunrise-to-last-call-the-women-behind-the-counter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:48


    Are humans capable of withstanding the lengthy trip to Mars? We cover the scientific research that's shedding some doubt on future human missions to the far away planet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-new-questions-emerge-around-spacex-and-nasas-mission-to-mars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:16


    The Bear's fourth season dials down the frenzy and leans into reflection, giving its characters—and viewers—more room to breathe. We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-yes-the-bear-is-still-that-good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 9:58


    Across the U.S. and around the world, major cities are slowly sinking. This phenomenon—called land subsidence—is driven by groundwater overuse, rapid urban development and is intensified by climate change. In this segment, experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what's causing the ground to drop, why it's happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it's too late. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-are-all-major-u-s-cities-sinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 9:31


    As inflation and housing costs rise across the U.S., a growing number of retirees are looking beyond the border for a more affordable lifestyle. We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-more-retirees-are-choosing-this-option Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Culture Crash: James Gunn's Superman: The Hero The Dc Universe Desperately Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 3:11


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-wheres-the-song-of-the-summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 2:49


    Since the Taliban's return, Afghan women have vanished from public life—barred from school, work, and many public places. As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-afghanistan-four-years-on-whats-left-for-women-under-taliban-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 11:27


    As wildfire season stretches into winter and blazes burn hotter and faster than ever, former firefighter Kelly Ramsey reflects on her time battling fires during California's brutal 2020 and 2021 season. She shares her candid experience with us of what it's like to fight fire in a system that's breaking under its own weight. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/burning-year-round-the-new-reality-of-firefighting-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Highways To Displacement: The Hidden History Of Urban Renewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 7:46


    It looked like progress—new highways, modern bridges—but in cities across America, those blueprints masked something else entirely. In Detroit and beyond, entire Black neighborhoods were destroyed, and communities were split by concrete. We uncover the deeper implications of transportation policy in the mid 1900's and how cities today are trying to get back to these once-connected and diverse communities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/highways-to-displacement-the-hidden-history-of-urban-renewal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Viewpoints Explained: What Juneteenth Reveals About American History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 2:36


    Juneteenth marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., but its meaning runs deeper than just a date. We uncover how the holiday came to be and its significance today. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-juneteenth-reveals-about-american-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Culture Crash: Where's The Song Of The Summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:10


    By this time last year, the charts were packed with new pop powerhouses. But this year the usual summer music buzz feels oddly quiet. We look at what's behind the pop music slowdown. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-wheres-the-song-of-the-summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    America's Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 9:49


    From McDonald's to Taco Bell, fast food is in nearly every American town and city —but how did we get here, and what does our obsession with speed and convenience say about our culture? We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/americas-deep-ties-to-the-rise-of-fast-food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 9:52


    A high-stakes legal fight is unfolding between Harvard University and the current administration. At the center: international students, federal funding and questions about free speech on campus. We look at how one of the country's top schools became a political flashpoint—and what's at stake beyond the Ivy League. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/harvard-university-vs-president-donald-trump-inside-the-upheaval-in-higher-education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:03


    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

    Culture Crash: Stephen King's Most Unexpected Movie Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:08


    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

    “They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 10:45


    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

    The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 8:32


    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

    Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:05


    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

    Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:03


    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

    How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 9:40


    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

    Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 9:40


    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

    Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:06


    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

    Viewpoints Explained: The Quiet Shift Happening Before Weddings This Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:30


    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

    The Surprising Science Of What We Regret Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 10:34


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 8:55


    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

    Viewpoints Explained: The Secret Timing Of Cicadas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:59


    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

    Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 3:13


    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

    When Therapy Isn't Enough: How Life Coaches Help You Rewrite The Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 9:46


    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

    When The Sentence Ends, The Struggle Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 9:31


    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

    One on One: Author Hayley Campbell delves into all things death.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:11


    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

    Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler's “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:13


    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

    Viewpoints Explained: Alcatraz: Prison, Museum… Or Political Symbol?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:57


    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

    Headline Stress Disorder Is Real – Are You Stuck In The Doom Loop?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 10:18


    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

    Seventeen Years, One Dream: Turning Passion Into Action – At Any Age

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 9:05


    After decades in broadcasting, Gerald McBride wasn't looking for a new career, but he was interested in following a new passion. We explore his journey as a first-time filmmaker and what his path says about creative evolution at any age. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/seventeen-years-one-dream-turning-passion-into-action-at-any-age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Culture Crash: Why It's Time To Rethink How You Read

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 4:05


    Audiobooks aren't new—but they're more accessible than ever before. Many selections are also free through certain platforms. We cover the world of audiobooks on this week's Culture Crash. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-its-time-to-rethink-how-you-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Viewpoints Explained: What Tariffs Are Quietly Triggering Across America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 2:50


    As steep tariffs on imports take effect, people are responding with full carts and growing concern. But this act isn't a luxury everyone can afford. We cover the ripple effects of incoming tariffs. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-tariffs-are-quietly-triggering-across-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Misinformation Nation: Conspiracy Theories In The Digital Age

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 9:31


    Conspiracy theories have been around for hundreds of years. From secret projects to secret government societies, these theories are prevalent across society. We speak with two conspiracy experts about how these stories arise, why they're so pervasive online and how artificial intelligence can make these narratives more difficult to detect. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/misinformation-nation-conspiracy-theories-in-the-digital-age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Outsmarting The System: Standing Out In Today's Tough Job Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 8:48


    If landing a job today feels harder than it should, you're not imagining it. In this segment, we speak with longtime career consultant Sheila Nielsen to explore the invisible barriers in today's hiring landscape and the strategy that can get you in the door and at the interview table. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/outsmarting-the-system-standing-out-in-todays-tough-job-market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 3:06


    With the passing of Pope Francis last month, viewership of the recent film, “Conclave” has spiked. We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-everyone-should-watch-conclave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Viewpoints Explained: Inside The Struggles Of Walgreens, Cvs, And The Modern Drugstore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:49


    Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are closing stores and slashing costs—but it's more than a financial story. As competition rises and consumer habits shift, what's at stake for patients who rely on these physical locations? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-inside-the-struggles-of-walgreens-cvs-and-the-modern-drugstore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Life In Chess: Susan Polgar's Groundbreaking Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 8:05


    She was told girls couldn't compete. Then she changed the game. From backroom chess clubs in Budapest to the world's biggest stages, Grandmaster Susan Polgar's rose through ridicule to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title on equal terms. Now, she's passing the torch to a new wave of champions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-life-in-chess-susan-polgars-groundbreaking-journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Separating Fact From Fiction: The Truth About Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 11:27


    Misinformation about autism isn't new—but it's gaining traction in dangerous ways. This week, we confront the myths head-on, exploring what autism really is (and what it isn't) and why political language and policy matter. Experts Kristyn Roth and Dr. Emily Hotez share what the latest science tells us. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/separating-fact-from-fiction-the-truth-about-autism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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