Viewpoints

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Later this week, President-elect Donald Trump will become President Donald Trump. With his inauguration looming, the Republican party must feel pretty good about their position moving forward. But how are they doing with minority voters, specifically African Americans? We talk to expert and author Corey Fields about what motivates black Republicans, how they’re treated both at home and within their party, and what the future may hold for the direction of minorities within the Republican voting block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to two experts on conflict about how to make disagreements with anyone, from your work life to your home life, into a more peaceful, enlightening experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With “La La Land” tapping into theaters and a strong contender for this year’s Oscars, we wanted to re-visit one of the quintessential American art forms: jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We see it everywhere: time travel. The concept has dominated our books, movies, and television for decades. We even saw a time travel ethics question dominate our primary election coverage. So what is it about these stories that we find so irresistible? We talk to Dr. Travis Langley, a pop culture psychologist, to uncover what lies underneath the fantasy we’ve all indulged from time to time: traveling backwards and forwards through time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With new gadgets and programs being invented every day, the technologies used in solving crimes are changing constantly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two stress specialists provide tips and tricks to help you calm down a bit during this hectic time of year and also prevent undue stress at other times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to a journalist who has tried to erase her digital footprint, and an attorney who deals with online privacy about protecting your person information online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Weintraub talks about one Christmas, in 1944, when American soldiers spent a freezing holiday fighting for their lives against during the Battle of the Bulge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing voices in your head comes with an unfortunate stereotype that you must be mentally ill. However, experts tell us the “voices in your head” can be used to talk to, and about, yourself in a healthy, productive way. In fact, most people hear voices in their head and already use inner speech on a daily basis. We discuss tips and techniques to use “self-talk” as a way to get yourself through tough decisions and lower stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by two experts who agree that closing the wage gap should be a priority, but who have very different takes on how that can be achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have heard the name of Henry Clay, but he’s not one of the people we usually remember the way we do George Washington or Thomas Jefferson. Our guest says that Clay was just as important to our nation as the founding fathers, and he discusses the great contributions this Speaker of the House made to keep our country together, fight for justice, and create the foundations of our extensive modern U.S. transportation system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the myths surrounding acceptance to an “elite” college and how high school counselors can better serve diverse and often financially strapped students.   Learn more at: viewpointsradio.org/does-where-you-go-to-college-matter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Thanksgiving over, it’s time to start looking toward our December holiday parties and the meals that come with them. Author Julia Turshen joins the show to talk about her tips and tricks to make those Christmas and Hanukah dinner a little less daunting. With advice on dressings, sides, desserts and more, Turshen breaks down some basic techniques to make great food with little experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to a mom and an author who together have created a children’s book and game designed to make giving back to others a fun pursuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to two experts who say children take to science readily if it’s presented in the right way by tapping into the “ick factor” that seems to fascinate them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In about six weeks, people will be celebrating the New Year and many of them will be resolving to change something in their lives – the ubiquitous “New Year’s Resolution.” We talk to a behavior specialist and coach about how bad habits are created and why. She also gives us some ways to help give those resolutions some staying power for the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Does working crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and playing other games help prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia? Why does time seem to crawl when we’re young and speed up as we age? Does multitasking really help us get more done? We talk to a psychologist and author about these popular ideas and get the real story about how our minds can sometimes trick us into thinking things that really aren’t true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2004 we spoke with activist Tom Hayden, who passed away last month. His hopeful, yet controversial, thoughts on gangs and violence can still be beneficial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices