Viewpoints

A Real Pain is a road trip “dramedy” that mixes humor with heartbreak. The film follows two cousins as they tour Poland and reflect on the Holocaust in honor of their late grandmother. With standout performances from Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg, it’s a poignant film you won’t want to miss. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-a-real-pain-explores-the-holocausts-generational-impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once deemed a failure, short-form video streaming is now making a comeback. New apps like DramaBox and Reelshort are cashing in on the growing demand for quick, mobile-friendly content. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-short-form-video-the-next-big-thing-in-streaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, many small business owners were left needing to rebuild. We hear from two local entrepreneurs about the challenges in recovery and how the community has rallied to help them get back on their feet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/small-business-owners-pick-up-the-pieces-after-hurricane-helene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, more than 75 percent of the players in the National Basketball Association are Black. But that wasn't always the case. When the league was founded in the 1940s, and for much of its early history, it was predominantly white. We sit down with former NBA player and coach Ray Scott to discuss the league's formative years and how it evolved alongside the civil rights movement. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-forgotten-history-of-the-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Robert Zemeckis is best known for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Castaway, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We talk about his latest film, Here, which unites some familiar faces, and offers a bold, unconventional storytelling approach. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-robert-zemeckis-swings-for-the-fences-with-new-film-her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could artificial intelligence revolutionize cancer detection and treatment? This week, we explore how AI is impacting medical research by helping doctors save time and spot cancer earlier. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-is-ai-improving-cancer-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After middle school librarian Amanda Jones voiced her opposition to book banning at a local Louisiana school board meeting, she began receiving death threats. We talk to her about the challenges she's faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/criminalizing-librarians-a-louisiana-librarians-fight-against-book-banning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that only one out of every five dogs will finish their life with the family who originally took them home? Top Dog Foundation helps find new homes for senior dogs through a variety of programs. We speak with the founder of the organization, Jean Stelten-Beuning, about rehoming and how owners can plan ahead to ensure the long-term welfare of their pet. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/helping-senior-dogs-find-new-homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Jordan Alvarez, known for roles in Will and Grace and Megan, is now the creator, star, and director of the new hit comedy English Teacher. The show’s sharp humor and strong cast make it a must watch this fall. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-english-teacher-one-of-our-favorite-new-tv-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is an apology enough to make up for America's violent past? For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting president has apologized for the American government's role in the abuse and neglect of thousands of Native American children.  Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-addressing-a-history-of-violence-toward-native-american-children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Constantly crossing off items from your daily or weekly ‘To-Do List’ but feel like you never actually have time to do the things you really want to? Acclaimed time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us this week to share some unique tips on how to get through your mundane tasks quicker and regain more of your time. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/secrets-to-success-investing-in-habits-that-help-maximize-your-time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between TV series, documentaries, podcasts, and even social media, true crime content is more popular than ever. But what are the ethical and practical implications? We explore the appeal of the genre with a professor of digital platforms and ethics, and hear from a CEO who is working to lessen the impact on victims. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-menendez-brothers-effect-the-complicated-impact-of-true-crime-content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving movie to enjoy before jumping into Christmas classics? Try Josh Boone’s 2012 rom com, Stuck in Love. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-filling-the-thanksgiving-movie-void-with-stuck-in-love-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going? Many are finding an identity within this more modern category. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-the-continued-retreat-from-religion-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lists are a part of our everyday, even if they are often a forgotten part of our everyday. But Author Shaun Usher read through countless lists to compile a collection of lists throughout time that shed light on the times, our collective history, and the list makers themselves. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-humans-have-always-relied-on-lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists are thinking big about voyaging to Mars and one day inhabiting the faraway planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up. We speak with one food scientist about how these food systems and people’s diets on Mars may look one day. We also discuss what we can learn from these advancements to improve our current food systems on Earth. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-the-journey-into-space-will-be-plant-based Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no clear frontrunner, this year's Oscar race is wide open. Join us as we recap potential contenders, including Sean Baker's acclaimed Anora and historical drama, The Brutalist. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-looking-ahead-to-oscar-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can strategic urban planning help mitigate the impact of severe weather? We explore how the layout of cities and infrastructure can affect the outcomes of weather events like hurricanes and floods. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-can-urban-planning-change-the-impact-of-severe-weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg has documented some of the biggest trials of the past forty years, sketching everything cameras couldn’t capture. We speak with her about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/reflecting-on-four-decades-as-a-courtroom-sketch-artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arturo Toscanini was one of the most celebrated and influential conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What is it about his work that has such staying power? We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-life-and-legacy-of-conductor-arturo-toscanini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices