Viewpoints

Just 15.5 percent of homes on the market last year were within budget for the average American. That’s the lowest percent for housing affordability ever recorded in U.S. history, according to a new report from the real estate firm Redfin. We speak with two real estate and housing experts about the large-scale increase in housing prices and mortgage loans and if there’s any relief in sight this year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/youre-not-alone-why-the-average-american-can-no-longer-afford-the-average-home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss what gamers can expect from the latest release of Grand Theft Auto VI that’s set to drop next year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-whats-so-special-about-grand-theft-auto-vi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the viral hype behind Stanley tumblers that just seems to keep growing year after year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-stanley-rakes-in-750-million-in-sales-in-2023-why-everyone-seems-to-be-perpetually-obsessed-with-its-beverage-tumblers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trauma comes in many shapes and forms – and nearly everyone experiences trauma at some point in their life. Viewpoints speaks with psychiatrist, Dr. James S. Gordon to better understand a person’s reaction to trauma and the body’s resilience in dealing with these stressful events and situations. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/we-all-experience-trauma-how-to-best-work-through-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 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. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-divorce-rates-are-climbing-right-now-what-to-know-if-youre-ever-in-this-situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the new drama “The Iron Claw” featuring Jeremy Allen White, Zac Efron and other leading names. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-love-jeremy-allen-white-from-the-bear-put-this-title-on-your-list-of-new-movies-to-watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frigid temperatures across the U.S. have been wreaking havoc for millions of drivers, especially electric car owners. We cover this unfolding crisis and how auto manufacturers are responding. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-thinking-of-buying-an-electric-car-soon-keep-this-in-mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not just a heated election year for Americans. Millions of Mexicans are also gearing up for a contentious election cycle to elect their next President and Congress. We cover Mexico’s ongoing struggle to maintain a fair and equal democracy and what’s at stake within the country and U.S.-Mexico relations. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-mexico-is-at-a-critical-political-junction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, the media has covered teacher burnout and how more and more teachers are resigning. Yet, despite this increased coverage, little has been done to improve pay, working conditions and autonomy on a large-scale for educators. Now, many schools across the country are reaching a breaking point and lower-than-average student scores are reflecting this systemic breakdown. We speak with two education experts about what needs to change and how listeners can get involved. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/new-year-same-challenges-why-the-american-education-system-is-at-a-crossroads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics can’t decide whether Steve McQueen’s five-part series, “Small Axe” is a TV show or if it’s a series of short films. Either way, the release is a hit and will keep you hooked the entire way. Stream it now in full on Amazon Prime. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-looking-for-something-new-to-watch-dive-into-this-five-part-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We highlight the decades-long political fight to pass state and federal legislation that officially made the third Monday of January Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-did-it-take-decades-to-make-martin-luther-king-jr-day-a-holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers and are being removed from schools and local libraries. We cover the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-are-we-banning-more-books-than-ever-before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis has grown to become a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. But how much of this revenue is going to small businesses rather than large chains controlling every part of production? We discuss the current inequities and the failure to maintain a model that helps populations who’ve been disproportionately affected by the war on cannabis get a seat at the table. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-rise-of-the-corporate-dispensary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about why most streaming platforms are struggling to make a profit at year’s end. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-struggles-of-streaming-giants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the Oxford English dictionary’s word of the year: rizz. What does it mean, and why has it become a mainstay in the Gen-Z vernacular? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-do-you-have-rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Meredith May’s book, she examines the parallels between the inner workings of beehives and our society, and how beekeeping taught her numerous life lessons as a child. She also discusses the threat to bees with commercialized beekeeping and what we can do to protect these insects that are vital to our ecosystem. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-secrets-learned-from-a-fifth-generation-beekeeper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, science fiction was a genre written almost exclusively by white males. Now, the genre is flourishing with diverse voices, thanks in part to the trailblazing writer Octavia E. Butler. Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-pioneer-in-paving-greater-diversity-in-sci-fi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover what word best encapsulated 2023, according to dictionary giant Merriam Webster. Any guesses? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-what-word-best-summed-up-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love a good, jumpy scare? Us too. We cover some old and new releases from acclaimed filmmaker Emerald Fennell. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-master-of-thrillers-a-look-at-filmmaker-emerald-fennel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with illustrator and artist Tim O’Brien who’s illustrated countless magazine covers over the decades. O’ Brien speaks with us about his long career, the history of illustration, its evolution and how the art form is used to convey a deeper meaning or take on a singular moment in time. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/speaking-with-the-artist-behind-some-of-the-most-iconic-illustrations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices