Viewpoints

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

We discuss why older, nostalgic TV shows often seem to outperform newer releases. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-we-love-going-back-to-what-we-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-deadly-beach-death-and-no-it-didnt-happen-in-the-water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin. These are just some of the iconic soul artists that shaped the genre. We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-rise-of-soul-music-stax-motown-the-genre-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 was the hottest year on record since global records began in 1850. We’re also currently far from being on track to hit The Paris Climate Agreement – a landmark international treaty adopted in 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius this century. We speak with anthropologist and climate policy expert Naveeda Khan about the U.N. Climate Change Conference that took place this year and how smaller, developing countries are stepping up and demanding change. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/what-lies-ahead-a-climate-calamity-for-developing-countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the upcoming release of Dune: Part Two featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and other big names. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-highly-anticipated-part-2-weve-all-been-waiting-for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you shopped at Temu before? The Chinese-owned e-commerce company has seen a meteoric rise in sales since it entered the U.S. market in September 2022. It’s known for its extremely low prices on all kinds of goods (think Amazon) but is there a deeper explanation behind these bare bone prices? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-is-temu-and-is-it-worth-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before a big presentation or test or job interview, most of us struggle with different levels of anxiety, nerves, and self-doubt. Dr. Dana Sinclair has worked with Olympic athletes, A-list actors and actresses, and even surgeons on how to overcome this performance anxiety and get back in control in a matter of minutes. We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/performance-anxiety-we-all-struggle-with-it-how-do-you-rise-above Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an academic advisor, Ana Homayoun has had many conversations with students, parents, and administrators. With so much competition and so many pressures, what’s always top-of-mind is grades, college admissions and how to stand out from everyone else. But what often falls by the wayside are the fundamentals of how to create a healthy and successful life. We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens (especially in the last 10 years) seem to really struggle post-high school and how parents can better prepare their kids before they hit this breaking point. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/school-sports-standardized-tests-when-is-there-time-to-build-life-skills-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the one and only pop sensation: Taylor Swift. You can love her. You can hate her. But you can’t argue that’s she this. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-whether-youre-a-swiftie-or-not-heres-what-we-can-all-agree-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, has found a potential link between gel nail treatments and skin cancer. We cover the latest research and how to advocate for your health when at the nail salon. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-heading-to-the-nail-salon-soon-think-again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In total, the NASA space shuttle program had 135 missions. You can’t argue that the birth of this shuttle launched us into a new era of space exploration and innovation. But – what’s not often mentioned are the controversies, setbacks, and disputes behind the scenes. Former NASA flight director and program manager Wayne Hale speaks candidly with us about the myths and facts of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/under-the-radar-pt-2-a-love-hate-relationship-with-americas-space-shuttle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Americans are well acquainted with the story of Amelia Earhart, but few have heard the name, Bessie Coleman. This fearless legend earned her pilot’s license two years before Earhart became certified. This week, as we commemorate Black History Month, we cover the story of Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/celebrating-black-history-month-the-daredevil-stunt-pilot-youve-never-heard-of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no shortage of anger and frustration over the Oscars snub around Barbie. And while we agree, we feel like this has already been well-covered elsewhere. Instead, this week on Culture Crash we highlight some other films that we feel have not gotten the attention or the nominations they deserved. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-films-we-wish-the-oscars-nominated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wowed us all at the 2022 Winter Olympics. At just 15 years old, she jumped onto the international stage, earning first place in her Olympic routines. However, this success was embroiled by controversy after she failed a drug test weeks before the competition. She was still allowed to compete as officials investigated, but now, these achievements have been wiped from record books. We cover her disqualification & why this sentence sends a message to all countries competing in this year’s Olympics. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-russian-figure-skater-disqualified-a-new-precedent-set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The space shuttle is seen as an engineering marvel and a symbol of human innovation, ingenuity, and collaboration. However, there’s a darker side to the space shuttle program that’s often been excluded from the mainstream narrative. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/under-the-radar-pt-1-an-alternate-perspective-on-the-famed-space-shuttle-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices