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What's A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z 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. Guest: Julie Guntrip, head of financial wellness, Jenius Bank Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity. Host: Evan Rook   Producer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market As AI, automation, and economic uncertainty reshape the job market, many students are turning away from majors like English, history, and philosophy. We look at why the humanities still attract passionate students and why the skills they build may be more relevant than critics assume. Guests: Carlo Rotella, professor, English, Boston College, author, What Can I Get Out of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics Nora Donovan, English major, sophomore, Boston College. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: The New Way We're Paying For Everything Buy now, pay later promises flexibility, but those small installments can add up faster than many shoppers realize. We cover this growing trend this week on Viewpoints Explained. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market  As AI, automation, and economic uncertainty reshape the job market, many students are turning away from majors like English, history, and philosophy. We look at why the humanities still attract passionate students and why the skills they build may be more relevant than critics assume. Guests:  Carlo Rotella, professor, English, Boston College, author, What Can I Get Out of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics Nora Donovan, English major, sophomore, Boston College. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri     What's A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z 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. Guest: Julie Guntrip, head of financial wellness, Jenius Bank. Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante     Viewpoints Explained: The New Way We're Paying For Everything Buy now, pay later promises flexibility, but those small installments can add up faster than many shoppers realize. We cover this growing trend this week on Viewpoints Explained. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri     Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity. Host:  Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie. Host & Producer:  Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Why Younger Couples Are Embracing Prenups Prenuptial agreements were once associated with celebrity wealth, but younger couples are increasingly embracing them as practical financial planning before marriage. This week, we look at what's driving this trend. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ozempic Era & The Staying Power Of Keto Few diet trends divide people quite like keto. Some swear by its strict low-carb formula, while others say the rules are too extreme to last. And yet, even in the age of Ozempic and new weight-loss drugs, keto continues to attract a loyal following. We look at why the diet is different than the rest and still sparks such strong reactions. Guests:  Kristen Sedler, registered dietician Isabelle Fiedler, college student.   Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Concrete Jungles, Real Wildlife From coyotes trotting through Chicago neighborhoods to bats pouring out from under Austin bridges, wildlife is showing up in places many Americans never expected. We explore why animals are thriving in urban environments and how cities are slowly turning back into ecosystems where humans are just one of many residents. Guests:  Dr. Peter Alagona, associate professor, environmental studies, University of California – Santa Barbara, author, The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities Dr. Stanley Gehrt, professor, wildlife ecology, The Ohio State University.   Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ozempic Era & The Staying Power Of Keto Few diet trends divide people quite like keto. Some swear by its strict low-carb formula, while others say the rules are too extreme to last. And yet, even in the age of Ozempic and new weight-loss drugs, keto continues to attract a loyal following. We look at why the diet is different than the rest and still sparks such strong reactions. Guests: Kristen Sedler, registered dietician; Isabelle Fiedler, college student.   Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   Concrete Jungles, Real Wildlife From coyotes trotting through Chicago neighborhoods to bats pouring out from under Austin bridges, wildlife is showing up in places many Americans never expected. We explore why animals are thriving in urban environments and how cities are slowly turning back into ecosystems where humans are just one of many residents. Guests: Dr. Peter Alagona, associate professor, environmental studies, University of California – Santa Barbara, author, The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities Dr. Stanley Gehrt, professor, wildlife ecology, The Ohio State University.   Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri   Viewpoints Explained: Why Younger Couples Are Embracing Prenups Prenuptial agreements were once associated with celebrity wealth, but younger couples are increasingly embracing them as practical financial planning before marriage. This week, We look at what's driving this trend. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri     Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie. Host:  Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Charlie XCX: From Pop Princess To Gothic Queen Synopsis: After a culture-defining pop explosion, Charli XCX shifts gears in a bold new direction swapping neon dance floors for something darker. We review her latest drop.   Host & Producer:  Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Why March Is The New January If your January resolutions have fizzled, you're not alone. Research suggests late winter may feel like a more natural and effective time to reset and get going on your goals. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Raising Kids Once The Marriage Is Over Raising kids in two homes isn't just about splitting weekends. It's about keeping communication steady and conflict low. We look at how separated parents can create real stability for their children, even when there's a lot of uncertainty and the family dynamic have permanently shifted. Guest: Karen Bonnell, co-parent coach, author of “The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient and Resourceful Kids In a Two-Home Family From Little Ones To Young Adults” Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Pat Reuter & Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pipeline To Power: How Historically Black Colleges Shape Leaders For nearly two centuries, HBCU's have been launchpads, shaping generations of Black leaders and strengthening entire industries. Even today, as these universities produce an outsized share of doctors, judges and engineers, they're still pushing back against funding gaps and outdated narratives in America.   Guests:  Marybeth Gasman, professor, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University Jelani M. Favors, vice president, Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Host: Gary Price. Producer Grace Galante Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pipeline To Power: How Historically Black Colleges Shape Leaders For nearly two centuries, HBCU's have been launchpads, shaping generations of Black leaders and strengthening entire industries. Even today, as these universities produce an outsized share of doctors, judges and engineers, they're still pushing back against funding gaps and outdated narratives in America.   Guests:  Marybeth Gasman, professor, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University Jelani M. Favors, vice president, Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Host: Gary Price Producer: Grace Galante     Raising Kids Once The Marriage Is Over Raising kids in two homes isn't just about splitting weekends. It's about keeping communication steady and conflict low. We look at how separated parents can create real stability for their children, even when there's a lot of uncertainty and the family dynamic have permanently shifted. Guest: Karen Bonnell, co-parent coach, author of “The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient and Resourceful Kids In a Two-Home Family From Little Ones To Young Adults” Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Pat Reuter & Amirah Zaveri     Viewpoints Explained: Why March Is The New January If your January resolutions have fizzled, you're not alone. Research suggests late winter may feel like a more natural and effective time to reset and get going on your goals. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri     Culture Crash: Charlie XCX: From Pop Princess To Gothic Queen After a culture-defining pop explosion, Charli XCX shifts gears in a bold new direction swapping neon dance floors for something darker. We review her latest drop.   Host & Producer:  Evan Rook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage. Guests:  Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Community College, author, No Human Involved Host: Gary Price Producer: Polly Hansen   The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what's driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck. Guests:  Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University; Karissa Tang, student researcher on AI and youth employment, in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Business Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante & Amirah Zaveri     Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure Civil rights didn't end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri   Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO's Quiet Hit HBO's Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming. Host:  Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure Civil rights didn't end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO's Quiet Hit HBO's Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming.   Host:  Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Quiet Disappearance Of Teen Jobs We cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what's driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck. Guests:  Alicia Sasser Modestino, director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, Northeastern University Karissa Tang, student researcher on AI and youth employment, in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Business Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante & Amirah Zaveri  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Uneven Attention: How Missing Persons Cases Are Covered Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage.   Guest: Zach Sommers, professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law; Cheryl Neely, sociologist, Oakland Community College, author, No Human Involved Host: Gary Price Producer: Polly Hansen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Artists Helped Camouflage The MilitaryCamouflage wasn't just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today's complex digital patterns, We trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival.Guest: Roy R. Behrens, artist, camouflage researcher.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri   When Family And Money CollideHelping an adult child can feel like love in action until it quietly turns into dependence. We speak with financial psychologist Blad Klontz to understand how financial support - even when rooted in good intentions - can blur boundaries, strain relationships and create a long-term cycle that's harder to break than most parents expect.  Guests: Brad Klontz, financial psychologist, co-author of Start Thinking Rich.Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Polly Hansen   Viewpoints Explained: The Showdown At The Federal ReserveWhen presidents clash with the Federal Reserve, it's more than political theater, but a test of how independent the nation's central bank really is. We examine why interest rates matter so much and what's at stake when politics collides with the levers of the larger U.S. economy.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri   Culture Crash: The Internet's Favorite Song Isn't On StreamingA bonus track no one can officially stream has become one of the internet's most emotional anthems thanks to Tik Tok. We look at Twenty-One Pilots new hit single and why its drawn in millions.Host:  Evan Rook Producer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: The Internet's Favorite Song Isn't On StreamingA bonus track no one can officially stream has become one of the internet's most emotional anthems thanks to Tik Tok. We look at Twenty-One Pilots new hit single and why its drawn in millions.Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: The Showdown At The Federal ReserveWhen presidents clash with the Federal Reserve, it's more than political theater, but a test of how independent the nation's central bank really is. We examine why interest rates matter so much and what's at stake when politics collides with the levers of the larger U.S. economy.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Family And Money CollideHelping an adult child can feel like love in action until it quietly turns into dependence. We speak with financial psychologist Blad Klontz to understand how financial support - even when rooted in good intentions - can blur boundaries, strain relationships and create a long-term cycle that's harder to break than most parents expect.  Guests: Brad Klontz, financial psychologist, co-author of Start Thinking Rich.Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Polly Hansen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication MattersSynopsis: As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.Guests: Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling BetterWhen life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.Guests: Rina Raphael, journalist, author, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-CareAmy Larocca, journalist, author, How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a TimeHost: Marty PetersonProducer: Grace Galante Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription CreepSubscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they've become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture FieldFrom blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year's Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.  Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture FieldFrom blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year's Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.  Host:  Evan Rook. Producer: Evan Rook    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription CreepSubscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they've become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling BetterWhen life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.Guests: Rina Raphael, journalist, author, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-CareAmy Larocca, journalist, author, How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a TimeHost: Marty PetersonProducer: Grace Galante.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication MattersAs extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.Guests:Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident.  Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The LawFor much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow?Guest: Sarah Weinman, journalist, author, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Polly Hansen Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their JobMany people don't leave jobs they love but leave managers they can't work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.Guests:Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career ConsultingLaura Hambley Lovett, workplace psychologist, author, I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss.  Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Amirah Zaveri Viewpoints Explained: When Romance Meets Inflated PricingValentine's Day may feel romantic, but the price tag is anything but. We breakdown why flowers, dinners, and last-minute plans seem to cost more each year and how timing quietly drives the holiday economy.Host: Ebony McMorris.Producer: Amirah Zaveri  Culture Crash: Why “The Pitt” Stands Out From So Many Other Medical ShowsWe review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.  Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Why “The Pitt” Stands Out From So Many Other Medical ShowsWe review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.  Host:  Evan Rook.  Producer: Evan Rook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: When Romance Meets Inflated PricingValentine's Day may feel romantic, but the price tag is anything but. We breakdown why flowers, dinners, and last-minute plans seem to cost more each year and how timing quietly drives the holiday economy.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their JobMany people don't leave jobs they love but leave managers they can't work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.Guests: Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career ConsultingLaura Hambley Lovett, workplace psychologist, author, I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss. Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One Case, Fifty States: When Marriage Was An Exception To The LawFor much of U.S. history, marriage quietly overruled consent, shielding a crime the law refused to name. We revisit the 1978 case that cracked that silence and follow the slow, uneven fight to recognize spousal rape as a crime nationwide. Even now, it raises an uncomfortable question: when the law changes, how long does it take for beliefs to follow?Guest: Sarah Weinman, journalist, author, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Polly Hansen   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Why Afrobeats Is Everywhere Right NowYou've heard the sound everywhere, but Afrobeats' rise is a bigger story than you think. We cover what we love about this fast-growing genre of music.Host & Producer:  Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Why Prison Meals Fall ShortRehabilitation is often a stated goal of incarceration, yet meals in many U.S. prisons remain low in quality and nutrition. We take a closer look at what incarcerated people are fed and why systems that receive billions in public funding continue to fall short.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Divorce Gets Real: What Most People Never ExpectFor many divorce attorneys, the beginning of the year is typically peak season for obtaining new clients. After the holiday season is over, struggling couples reassess their marriage in the new year and then, if they choose to move forward, start the process of divorce in February. We speak with prominent New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman about the biggest misconceptions people have when it comes to divorce and why everyone – single or married – should keep these tips in mind.Guest: Jacqueline Newman, divorce attorney, managing partner, Berkman, Bottger, Newman & Schein.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri The Environmental Cost Of Saying GoodbyeAs more people rethink their environmental footprint, new end-of-life options like green burials are gaining attention. We look at how these alternatives work and why more families are choosing them over traditional burial or cremation.Guests: Hayley Campbell, journalist, author, All the Living and the Dead; Cassie Barrett, Director, Cemetery Operations, Carolina Memorial SanctuaryHost: Marty PetersonProducer: Polly Hansen Viewpoints Explained: Why Prison Meals Fall ShortRehabilitation is often a stated goal of incarceration, yet meals in many U.S. prisons remain low in quality and nutrition. We take a closer look at what incarcerated people are fed and why systems that receive billions in public funding continue to fall short.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Culture Crash: Why Afrobeats Is Everywhere Right NowYou've heard the sound everywhere, but Afrobeats' rise is a bigger story than you think. We cover what we love about this fast-growing genre of music.Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Environmental Cost Of Saying GoodbyeAs more people rethink their environmental footprint, new end-of-life options like green burials are gaining attention. We look at how these alternatives work and why more families are choosing them over traditional burial or cremation.Guests: Hayley Campbell, journalist, author, All the Living and the Dead; Cassie Barrett, Director, Cemetery Operations, Carolina Memorial SanctuaryHost: Marty PetersonProducer: Polly Hansen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Divorce Gets Real: What Most People Never ExpectFor many divorce attorneys, the beginning of the year is typically peak season for obtaining new clients. After the holiday season is over, struggling couples reassess their marriage in the new year and then, if they choose to move forward, start the process of divorce in February. We speak with prominent New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman about the biggest misconceptions people have when it comes to divorce and why everyone – single or married – should keep these tips in mind.Guest: Jacqueline Newman, divorce attorney, managing partner, Berkman, Bottger, Newman & Schein.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new movie year is taking shape and expectations are already high. We cover some of what we're most looking forward to this year.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Why Nuclear Power Is Making A ComebackOnce seen as too risky and politically fraught, nuclear power is being reexamined as energy demand rises and supply chains grow less reliable. We explain why more countries, including the U.S., are warming back up to an option they once tried to leave behind.  Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Part 1: Venezuela's Oil: How It Powered The World & What Went WrongOnce one of the world's richest oil producers, Venezuela's rise seemed unstoppable. We look at how politics, power struggles and global pressure led to the complete breakdown of this South American country. As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment?Guest: Skip York, nonresident fellow for global oil, The Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri What Children Already Know - And How Parents Can RespondKids today are absorbing far more than many adults realize - often before anyone has explained what it all means. We look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, and care, even when the right words don't come easily.Guest: Dr. Elena Lister, child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist, faculty, Columbia University and Cornell University, author of Giving Hope.Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Amirah Zaveri Viewpoints Explained: Why Nuclear Power Is Making A ComebackOnce seen as too risky and politically fraught, nuclear power is being reexamined as energy demand rises and supply chains grow less reliable. We explain why more countries, including the U.S., are warming back up to an option they once tried to leave behind.  Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri   Culture Crash: The Movies We're Waiting To See In 2026A new movie year is taking shape and expectations are already high. We cover some of what we're most looking forward to this year.  Host:  Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Children Already Know - And How Parents Can RespondKids today are absorbing far more than many adults realize - often before anyone has explained what it all means. We look at how parents can meet these moments with clarity, honesty, and care, even when the right words don't come easily.Guest: Dr. Elena Lister, child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist, faculty, Columbia University and Cornell University, author of Giving Hope.Host: Marty PetersonProducer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1: Venezuela's Oil: How It Powered The World & What Went WrongOnce one of the world's richest oil producers, Venezuela's rise seemed unstoppable. We look at how politics, power struggles and global pressure led to the complete breakdown of this South American country. As the consequences still unfold, will Venezuela and its oil industry make a comeback in this globally unstable environment?Guest: Skip York, nonresident fellow for global oil, The Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: How Nuuly Cracked The Clothing Rental BusinessFor years, clothing rental was billed as the future of fashion, but few companies could make the numbers work. We cover what sets Nuuly apart and if this model is sustainable in the long-term.  Host: Ebony McMorris.  Producer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Culture Crash: Why Actor Ethan Hawke Isn't Slowing DownActor Ethan Hawke continues to surprise decades into his career, with a standout turn in this new crime comedy drama series that was one of our favorite shows of 2025.  Host:  Evan Rook.  Producer: Evan Rook                                          Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Logging Off: Inside Australia's Landmark Social Media BanAustralia has become the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media, forcing platforms to block millions of young users overnight. Supporters say the move draws a long-overdue line around online harm while critics feel that it could push teens into riskier digital spaces with less oversight. As legal challenges mount and other countries watch closely, we cover what drove the country to implement this hardline policy on social media.  Guests: Susan Grantham, researcher, lecturer, communication, Griffith University; Terry Flew, professor, digital communication and culture, University of SydneyHost: Gary Price.  Producer: Grace Galante and Amirah Zaveri.   Inside The Strain On America's Animal Rescue SystemMore than six million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year and a little over four million are adopted. Sadly, shelters still rely on euthanizing when facilities are overcrowded and an animal has been there for a while. Author Laurie Zaleski has made it her life's work to rescue hundreds of these unwanted pets and care for them on her farm. We speak with Zaleski as well Dr. Joshua Fisher, an animal expert, about the importance of approaching any pet adoption with the mentality that it's a lifelong commitment.  Guests: Laurie Zaleski, author, Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals; Dr. Joshua Fisher, Director of Animal Services, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.Marty Peterson.  Producer: Polly Hansen.   Viewpoints Explained: How Nuuly Cracked The Clothing Rental BusinessFor years, clothing rental was billed as the future of fashion, but few companies could make the numbers work. We cover what sets Nuuly apart and if this model is sustainable in the long-term.  Host: Ebony McMorris.  Producer: Amirah Zaveri Culture Crash: Why Actor Ethan Hawke Isn't Slowing DownActor Ethan Hawke continues to surprise decades into his career, with a standout turn in this new crime comedy drama series that was one of our favorite shows of 2025.  Host:  Evan Rook.  Producer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside The Strain On America's Animal Rescue SystemMore than six million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year and a little over four million are adopted. Sadly, shelters still rely on euthanizing when facilities are overcrowded and an animal has been there for a while. Author Laurie Zaleski has made it her life's work to rescue hundreds of these unwanted pets and care for them on her farm. We speak with Zaleski as well Dr. Joshua Fisher, an animal expert, about the importance of approaching any pet adoption with the mentality that it's a lifelong commitment.  Guests: Laurie Zaleski, author, Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals; Dr. Joshua Fisher, Director of Animal Services, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.Host: Marty Peterson  Producer: Polly Hansen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Logging Off: Inside Australia's Landmark Social Media BanAustralia has become the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media, forcing platforms to block millions of young users overnight. Supporters say the move draws a long-overdue line around online harm while critics feel that it could push teens into riskier digital spaces with less oversight. As legal challenges mount and other countries watch closely, we cover what drove the country to implement this hardline policy on social media.  Guests: Susan Grantham, researcher, lecturer, communication, Griffith University; Terry Flew, professor, digital communication and culture, University of SydneyHost: Gary Price Producer: Grace Galante and Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We remember late director, screenwriter and Hollywood legend Rob Reiner – the brains behind some of the most iconic and award-winning films of our time such as The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men and When Harry Met Sally.Host:  Evan Rook.  Producer: Evan Rook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.