Episodes

  • Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Both Old & New

    Culture Crash: Our Favorite Fall Film Picks Both Old & New
    Oct 9 2024
    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/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & Its Not Where You Think

    Viewpoints Explained: Illegal Border Crossings Are On The Rise & Its Not Where You Think
    Oct 9 2024
    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/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis

    The Lesser-Known Consequences Of The Climate Crisis
    Oct 6 2024
    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-consequences-of-the-climate-crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love

    Why We Love Horror: The Cultural & Societal Ties Behind The Scary Movies We Love
    Oct 6 2024
    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-the-scary-movies-we-love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?

    Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Popular Netflix Film, “Rebel Ridge”?
    Oct 2 2024
    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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?

    Viewpoints Explained: Single But Don’t Know Where To Mingle?
    Oct 2 2024
    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/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?

    How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?
    Sep 29 2024
    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 idleness. We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-long-would-you-last-in-solitary-confinement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics

    The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics
    Sep 29 2024
    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-dollar industry. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-massive-cultural-impact-of-comics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins