Viewpoints

Whoever thought, “This white, liquid substance from this animal look like its safe enough that I’m going to drink it.” Out of the many items we have today (whether its food, drink or something else) there was a person who first took the risk in trying it themselves. We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-cows-milk-to-saltwater-oysters-the-first-people-to-dive-into-the-unknown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a series of flops in recent years. In a landscape with so much content, will this production company be able to bounce back and rebuild its brand name? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-will-marvel-bounce-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has decided to ban all news content on these platforms in Canada. We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-an-end-to-finding-news-content-on-social-media-in-canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, researchers at the University of California-Irvine estimated that the average human’s attention span was around seventy-five seconds. in recent years, this number has dropped to forty-seven seconds. What’s leading to this continuing decline in our attention spans? We speak with one mindfulness expert to get some tips on how people can slow down, increase their focus, and feel less chronically stressed. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/feeling-distracted-disconnected-heres-how-to-slow-down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been the deadliest year on record for wildfires in Canada. While California is typically the focus point for these events, the new reality of human-caused climate change is that wildfires are becoming a greater threat in areas never seen before. We speak with Dr. Adrienne Edwards, a botanist and wildfire expert, about how Americans can best prepare for wildfire season and help stop the spread. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-growing-risk-of-wildfires-from-coast-to-coast-are-you-prepared Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of Americans rallied last month as two of the biggest film releases hit theaters. Yes, we’re talking about “Barbie” & “Oppenheimer” aka “Barbenheimer”. We discuss the massive revenues these two movies drew. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-power-of-barbenheimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence platform, has been dominating media headlines since its release late last year. We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-can-chatgtp-perfectly-mimic-humans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The screenwriters strike in Hollywood is now in its third month. Last month, the Screen Actors Guild joined forces with the Writers Guild of America and called a strike. We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/whats-happening-in-hollywood-the-strike-explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online retail sales are set to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2027. With so much growth in the market, retailers are investing big in artificial intelligence software that improves customer interaction, usability, supply chain and more. We speak with the Chief Technology Officer of Zenni Optical about how retailers are setting up for this new era of digital dominance. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-artificial-intelligence-is-fueling-the-1-1-trillion-in-online-retail-sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the ongoing screenwriters & actors strike that’s halting production on a large array of TV shows and films. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-almost-three-months-later-why-the-strike-in-hollywood-is-still-marching-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There seems to be a subscription for nearly every product or service these days. But how much is too much? And when you’re ready to cancel, why does it always seem like it’s a pain to go through the process? We uncover how some businesses use deceptive marketing tactics to keep consumers paying. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-much-are-you-paying-for-subscriptions-each-month/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soccer has steadily gained a following in recent years in the U.S. Amongst Americans 18-29 years old, the sport is now more popular than baseball. We speak with soccer expert, G. Edward White about what’s driving this shift and why it took so long for soccer to take hold in America. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/will-soccer-finally-score-big-in-the-u-s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The James Webb telescope is the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built. A year and a half ago hundreds of thousands of people cheered after the telescope successfully launched and opened to begin capturing the universe in more detail than ever before. We speak with one astronomer about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/looking-through-a-new-lens-the-largest-most-powerful-telescope-ever-built Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the abundance (and overuse) of computer-generated images in recent blockbuster film releases. We also highlight a couple new summer drops that we’re looking forward to. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-we-cant-get-onboard-with-cgi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down how higher education will be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ending affirmative action. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-is-an-end-to-affirmative-action-such-big-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that cannabis use dates back tens of thousands of years? While its earliest use traces back to Asia, it eventually spread to Europe and then America and was used in a variety of capacities. We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 seventy years of American history. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-interesting-origins-of-cannabis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Institute of Health. National Cancer Institute. These are just some of the research foundations that are thriving today thanks to the work of health activist Mary Lasker. We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/mary-lasker-a-public-health-pioneer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s fueling the staggering increase in pedestrian deaths in recent years? We discuss this alarming upward trend. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-pedestrian-deaths-hit-a-40-year-high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Leno. David Letterman. Jimmy Fallon. Stephen Colbert. We highlight the rise and fall of late-night TV. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-is-the-late-night-talkshow-format-dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, ChatGPT isn’t dominating media headlines anymore, but the technology is still leading to massive changes across America. One area where its making waves is the music production industry. We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/has-artificial-intelligence-forever-changed-the-music-industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices