Viewpoints

We review the highly anticipated Season 3 drop of the hit Hulu show, “The Bear”.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-we-have-a-lot-of-feelings-about-season-3-of-the-bear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the viral hype behind Stanley tumblers. Are they worth the $45 price tag? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-is-the-stanley-quencher-tumbler-here-to-stay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camouflage is a key part of staying undetected, but did you know that the U.S. military sought out artists to develop these intricate designs? Since World War I, troops across the world have used camouflage to stay safe. This week – we cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-artists-helped-camouflage-the-military Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising. In part one of this story, we speak to two social policy experts about the main societal factors driving this increase and why this group is particularly vulnerable to homelessness. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pt-1-1-in-4-people-living-on-the-streets-are-55-and-older-where-do-we-go-from-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover some of our favorite summer blockbusters now playing in theatres.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-summer-box-office-is-finally-heating-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first generation of Amazon’s Kindle was released in 2007. Since then, there’s been many iterations of the popular e-reader and sales have ebbed and flowed. But, in recent years, it’s gained a strong cult following online. What’s the real appeal here? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-die-hard-book-readers-cant-let-go-of-their-kindle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate change affects everything from economics and environment to global policy, migration and crime levels. Recent reports on excessive heat waves and powerful hurricanes may make it seem irreversible, but nothing’s set in stone. Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/politics-violence-international-instability-the-domino-effects-of-climate-change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports. In a span of just a few years, the country has formed new leagues, acquired prominent players and solidified big partnerships to host major international sporting events. While Saudi leaders have said this dramatic move will help drive a more diverse economy and modern cultural mindset, others have their own theories on what’s behind this multi-billion dollar move into the sports world.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-2-why-is-saudi-arabia-all-in-on-sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the summer vibes created by singer-songwriter Charli XCX in her latest album, “Brat”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-we-be-trusting-exceedingly-positive-online-reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online reviews are listed by most retailers and have become a category that most online shoppers rely on before hitting the buy button. But with thousands of reviews and extremely high ratings on a product, are all these anecdotes truly real? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-we-be-trusting-exceedingly-positive-online-reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a span of just a few years, the gulf, oil-rich country of Saudi Arabia has made a dramatic leap into the world of international sports. The country formed a new golf league, LIV Golf, which is now a solid competitor to the longstanding organization, PGA of America. They’ve spent many billions of dollars to expand their presence in soccer, reportedly paying Portuguese sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo $213 million dollars a year to play for a prominent Saudi soccer team. Today, they also have a presence in Formula 1 racing, boxing, tennis – the list goes on and on. In part one of this two-part story, we cover the history of sport in Saudi Arabia and some of the explanations behind why the country is so focused on becoming a global sports hub. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-1-why-is-saudi-arabia-all-in-on-sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine your young daughter receiving a brain cancer diagnosis. Then, not too long after that, your wife is also diagnosed with a deadly type of brain cancer – glioblastoma. We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/when-lightning-strikes-twice-ones-mans-journey-through-a-pair-of-tragedies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culture Crash producer & host Evan Rook speaks with Sheila O, the host of Afrozons, about the rapid global growth of Afrobeats and the long cultural history of this genre. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-fast-emerging-genre-of-afrobeats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent study published earlier this month in the journal, Nature Communications found that human kidneys are particularly susceptible to damage on long-range space trips. We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-big-setback-for-future-missions-to-mars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Khanbalinov began posting on Tik Tok for fun a year before the pandemic hit and the platform’s popularity skyrocketed. It wasn’t until he posted a couple videos with his children, which both went viral, that his page gained millions of views. At first, it was a great side hustle, but this all quickly went south as he noticed the effect it was having on his children’s lives. We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/sharenting-inside-the-world-of-family-influencers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices