Viewpoints

Last year, revenue in publishing exceeded 28 billion dollars. But - the reality is that just a handful of giant publishers hold much of the power in this sector. We cover how publishing has changed over the last 50 years and how this affects what books you see and read. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/love-books-we-do-too-why-the-publishing-industry-is-at-a-crossroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the weird year that is 2023 in Hollywood. As the year quickly wraps up, we highlight some early Oscar hopefuls that stand out from the pack. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-oscar-campaigning-has-begun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the biggest names in the literary world are now suing the creator of Chat GPT, Open AI. We cover the unfolding lawsuit, what the authors are demanding and what this means for artificial intelligence moving forward. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-authors-banding-together-against-chat-gtp 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 for the holidays 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As pet owners, many of us are guilty of sometimes treating our furry friends with too many treats - especially during the holidays. We speak with Dr. Carol Osborne, an integrative veterinarian, to get some insightful tips on what foods owners should avoid feeding their pets this holiday season and how you can maintain and best care for the health of your pet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/is-your-pet-the-healthiest-they-can-be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the successful career of filmmaker, David Fincher and his newest movie, “The Killer”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-filmmaker-david-finchers-latest-release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the recent conviction of FTX founder & former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. Will people build up trust in cryptocurrency again? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-sam-bankman-fried-the-multi-billion-dollar-fraud-that-changed-crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an intriguing slab of rock, but why was finding and decoding the Rosetta Stone so important to scholars? In short, it’s the key to unlocking the unique Egyptian language of illustrated text referred to as hieroglyphs. We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-rosetta-stone-why-we-care-so-much-about-a-2000-year-old-slab-of-roc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running clubs have exploded in recent years thanks to the pandemic. And there’s a different running club for everyone. You don’t have to be fast or extremely athletic to take part these days. We speak with two members of different running clubs about the benefits of being in this kind of group and how listeners can easily get involved. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/struggling-to-get-into-running-why-this-change-could-make-all-the-difference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 80 years of age, Martin Scorsese - one of the greatest film directors of his generation - is back with another blockbuster release with an all-star cast. We discuss why “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a definite must-watch this year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-reviewing-martin-scorseses-new-blockbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago has received more than 20,000 migrants over the last 14 months. And it’s not alone. New York City, Washington D.C, Los Angeles and other areas are all dealing with an influx of several thousands of migrants from Central America. As temperatures drop and winter sets in, tensions are beginning to boil over as this crisis reaches new heights. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-tensions-rising-in-the-migrant-crisis-why-one-city-may-shut-its-doors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts estimate that about 10 million Americans deal with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, each year. Interestingly, women are four times more likely to be diagnosed than men. And this number is also thought to be higher than reported since many adults go undiagnosed. We cover just how much SAD (and lesser variations like the winter blues) can affect your life during the colder, gloomier winter months and how some easy lifestyle changes can help ease symptoms each year. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/do-you-feel-sad-us-too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost 50,000 American employees - a third of the total workforce between GM, Ford and Stellantis - walked off the job and went on strike for six weeks earlier this fall. This coordinated effort marks the first time that employees walked out on all three companies at once. We discuss why this massive strike was a long-time coming and how this recent walk-off is a sign of an ever-growing labor activism movement in the U.S. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/ceo-pay-in-the-auto-industry-rose-40-over-the-last-decade-how-fed-up-auto-workers-are-fighting-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to get into vinyl records? We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-do-we-love-vinyl-records-so-much Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Americans lost almost nine billion dollars to scams. This is a 30 percent increase from 2021. We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-whats-the-biggest-scam-out-there-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There seems to be a lot of narratives, conspiracy theories and research funneling into if aliens really do exist. We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/are-we-alone-in-the-universe-u-f-os-u-a-ps-and-aliens-explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that about 1 in 3 Americans struggle with sleep. The problems are wide-ranging, including trouble falling or staying asleep or just not feeling rested each morning. We speak with sleep expert, Dr. Aric Prather about what the latest research shows us is the best way to improve sleep. In many cases, these recommendations are focused on setting good habits, retraining the brain, and checking off some items that can help aid slumber in the bedroom. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/tossing-turning-each-night-how-you-may-be-sabotaging-your-sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amazon rainforest is in peril. After several decades of deforestation, the massive forest - home to millions of animal and insect species, trees and people - is now facing another critical challenge. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-parched-landscape-why-the-amazon-rainforest-is-facing-an-uncertain-future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover writer & director Mike Flanagan’s newest drop on Netflix, “The Fall of the House of Usher’. We also highlight some of our other favorites from this master of miniseries horror. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-writer-director-mike-flanagan-is-back-with-another-horror-hit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the time of year when we transform into a different character through costume, setup scary decorations and maybe check out a haunted house or two. Even though these things can be scary, we enjoy the fun and festivities that Halloween brings us each year. We speak with two guests about why Halloween has become such a popular global event and why many of us get a kick out of feeling temporarily scared. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/halloween-2023-why-do-we-love-to-be-scared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices