EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 22 MIN
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters | Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling Better
from Viewpoints Radio · host Gary Price, Marty Peterson, Amirah Zaveri, Grace Galante, Ebony McMorris
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication MattersSynopsis: As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.Guests: Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident.Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri Inside The Two-Trillion-Dollar Business Of Feeling BetterWhen life feels overwhelming, wellness offers answers, or at least something to buy. We look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.Guests: Rina Raphael, journalist, author, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-CareAmy Larocca, journalist, author, How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a TimeHost: Marty PetersonProducer: Grace Galante Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription CreepSubscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they’ve become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.Host: Ebony McMorrisProducer: Amirah Zaveri Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture FieldFrom blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year’s Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15. Host: Evan RookProducer: Evan Rook Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. Then, we look at how self-care turned into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, and why the promise of feeling better so often comes wrapped in marketing.
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