Viewpoints

Hillary Clinton is running for president as the Democratic nominee this year, and for many people she’s the first woman to ever seek that job. It might surprise you to know, however, that hundreds of women have run for president. One of our guests introduces three other prominent females who made progress in running for the White House. The other talks about the private side of Secretary Clinton and how, as First Lady, she tried to keep family life as normal as possible for the president and her daughter, Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s tough for many parents to make sure that their kids eat nutritious meals, what with all of the advertising for less than healthy fast foods on the market. We talk to a nutritionist and a chef about strategies and foods that parents can use to help their kids make better choices at mealtime and in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout American history we’ve had politicians who stir up controversy during their campaigns: Bernie Sanders, Pat Buchanan, Joe McCarthy and now Donald Trump, to name just a few. These candidates are what one of our guests calls “high-conflict politicians.” What is the attraction some voters have for these candidates? Why are they so loyal to them? And what is the political climate that brings them to the fore? We discuss these issues with our guests who look at the politics and the psychology of high-conflict candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you came upon a rundown, roach-infested bunkhouse in the heartland of America, full of middle-aged and elderly men in poor health who worked all day at a job for little pay and had been for decades, you might think you had time traveled back to the 19th century. We talk to an author who writes about this very situation where mentally challenged men had been pressed into servitude in 1974 and remained there until 2009 when some determined and caring social workers stepped in to help them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Holocaust survivor discusses the need for young people to learn about the Holocaust and the reasons why it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two gun specialists talk about the history of guns in the U.S. and give suggestions on how to strengthen gun laws to promote safety and still guarantee American gun owners’ rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, Gerald Moore, was a reporter and editor for one of these publications and talks about what it was like to work there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest, Larry Bogad is a performer, writer and educator who uses serious play and theater to help change people’s minds and change society for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How smart are animals? That’s a question that scientists – and pet owners – have been asking for decades. Our guest is a scientist who has studied animal intelligence and he discusses how neuroscience and biology are coming up with new definitions of what it means to be an intelligent animal, and using medical technology and unique experiments to better understand intelligence in non-humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new survey shows that many Americans are suffering from financial anxiety and it’s affecting their health and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Much of the world is without clean, potable water on a consistent basis, and even in developed countries where water is available, cleaning it for drinking and bathing and treating the wastewater is expensive and uses a lot of energy. We talk to a scientist who is working on new technology that will make filtering and sanitizing water more efficient, use less resources and provide clean drinking water to countries where water-borne diseases negatively affect the population at alarming rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wallflower, shy, anti-social. All negative words we’ve used to describe people who are “introverts.” Our guest – an introvert herself -- talks about just what an introvert is, and how they are actually very sociable in the right settings. She also discusses ways in which teachers and others can encourage introverts’ participation in school and in other groups, and how “quiet ones” complement the more gregarious and outgoing extroverts in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean eating bland foods made with expensive ingredients that are hard to find. Our guests talk about how to introduce more fish and healthy fats, less gluten and less salt into your meals without a lot of fuss or fancy cooking techniques. They also discuss how to use spices and herbs to create flavor combinations that will keep you and your family satisfied at every meal.   Learn more at: https://viewpointsradio.org/healthier-eating-it-doesnt-have-to-be-boring-or-bland/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Our guest discusses how she learned a lot about how to raise children, find food and water, and community cooperation from the Bushmen of southwestern Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that some people succeed and others don’t? There are many reasons why we follow through on the tasks we begin, but our guest thinks that those who do succeed in the big things in life have something called “grit.” We discuss how passion, hope and perseverance all play into the ability for some individuals to keep on course –even when they face hurdles in their lives and their work — and accomplish great things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices