Viewpoints

Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake were two of the hottest pop stars during the 90’s and 2000’s. But has their time passed? We discuss their latest album flops and why social media has a lot to say about their return to the stage. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-are-j-lo-and-justin-timberlake-old-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going? Many are finding an identity within this more modern category. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-continued-retreat-from-religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go back several decades and the items we eat today tasted a lot different. Viewpoints speaks with two food experts about the evolution of ingredients and how listeners cooking can incorporate some of these older, more traditional recipes onto their tables. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/revisiting-lost-flavors-a-return-to-the-roots-of-american-cuisine-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up to 150,000 bodies in the U.S. go unclaimed every year. This means that the person who’s passed has been identified, but, at the time of cremation or burial, there’s no one who’s willing to claim the body. We speak with two experts about this growing crisis and why many family members who are searching for their loved ones are often too late. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-forgotten-dead-americas-epidemic-of-unclaimed-bodies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Writer’s Guild of America strike halted production in Hollywood for five months last year, creating a ripple effect into this year’s film and TV lineup. Will 2024 be a bust for movie lovers? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-will-2024-be-a-sleeper-year-for-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Current exercise recommendations in the U.S. are the same for both men and women. New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-sick-of-cardio-new-research-suggests-this-shift-in-exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all been there. You’ve given a presentation or had a job interview and realized afterwards that you may have used too many words like “um”, “you know” or “like”. While these fillers are distracting if overused, when added in moderation, they do play a very specific purpose. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/um-what-the-hidden-purpose-behind-filler-words-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of kids aren’t meeting current reading comprehension guidelines. With so many young people falling through the cracks, what’s broken within the current curriculum? What’s the best way to actually teach reading? Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights on emerging research and what parents should know. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/2-3-of-students-are-testing-below-proficiency-in-reading-why-were-failing-the-next-generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Stone just added another Oscar win to her resume. We discuss her evolution as an actress and what’s next for this A-list star. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-emma-stone-her-meteoric-rise-in-hollywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we spend effort recycling items, it’s logical to assume that most of these bottles, cartons and boxes will be recycled and reused. However, for plastic, this is rarely the case. We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-do-we-suck-at-recycling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1900’s, deer almost went extinct after they were over-hunted for their meat, hides and antlers. Today, most parts of the country have a very different problem. We speak with wildlife expert Erika Howsare about our long and tangled relationship with the white-tailed deer. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/americans-love-hate-relationship-with-this-furry-animal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we fear the process of getting older so much? We speak with author Caroline Paul about gaining a new perspective on aging – one that embraces adventure, new relationships and keeps us curious and growing as we age. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/expanding-into-aging-how-to-overcome-our-fear-of-the-unknown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From “Interstellar” to “Solaris”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension and time. We highlight some of our favorites and why the genre continues to be popular. Laern More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-love-for-sci-fi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Close to 4,000 prisoners escaped from two of the biggest jails in Haiti after local gangs unleashed a massive jailbreak. We cover the unfolding chaos in the capital city and why the future looks uncertain for this Caribbean country. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-whats-happening-in-haiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to start in just four months. While Russian athletes have been barred from representing their country, they’ll still be able to compete on a neutral, no-representation status. However, there are still many lingering questions about the efficacy of anti-doping tests and if the Olympics will once again be plagued by athletes who are retroactively banned. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-does-russia-continue-to-get-away-with-the-wide-scale-doping-of-its-athletes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will hit a large diagonal stretch of the U.S. The next event of this magnitude isn’t set to happen again until 2044. We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-you-should-drop-what-youre-doing-on-april-8-see-this-rare-event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review Season 11 of the reality TV series, “Vanderpump Rules”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-can-vanderpump-rules-rebound-from-a-wild-season-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover this growing movement at the polls this year as several states hold election year primaries and caucuses. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-tens-of-thousands-of-voters-are-checking-this-box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parole from prison is one of the key aspects of the criminal justice system. The program incentivizes good behavior, promotes rehabilitation and a successful reintegration into society. But as rates of parole have plummeted in recent years in the U.S., experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/fighting-for-your-life-in-front-of-a-prison-parole-board-the-road-to-rehabilitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, demanding career in journalism. She – like many mothers – has struggled to have it all and recounts the many tradeoffs over the years. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/can-you-juggle-it-all-nprs-mary-louise-kelly-opens-up-about-her-struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices