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The Argument Beneath The Argument: Why Conflict Hardens From couples to politics to global conflict, the same patterns can push people further apart. Psychotherapist Scott Gibbs explains what happens when fear, defensiveness and the need to be right takes over. Guest:  Scott Gibbs, psychotherapist, marriage therapist, author, Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Postmodern World Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

What’s Causing More Frequent And Severe Wildfires? Wildfires are becoming harder to contain as hotter, drier conditions make fire seasons longer and more destructive. And the impact doesn’t stop at the fire line anymore. Smoke can travel thousands of miles, exposing people far from the flames to serious health risks. We look at what’s driving this scary increase and why controlled burns may be part of the solution. Guests:  Victoria Donovan, assistant professor, forest management, University of Florida Hanna Payne, climate resilience manager, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri and Grace Galante 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.

Culture Crash: Why Married At First Sight Is Still One Wild Ride Married at First Sight turns marriage into a fast-track reality-TV experiment. The show is now on its 20th season and manages to still pack a punch. Host and Producer: 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.

Viewpoints Explained: No Phones, New School Year School cellphone bans are spreading fast in recent years, but is this new initiative actually working? We look at what changes when phones leave from classrooms and why this policy may be here to stay. Host: Ebony McMorris Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

The Argument Beneath The Argument: Why Conflict Hardens From couples to politics to global conflict, the same patterns can push people further apart. Psychotherapist Scott Gibbs explains what happens when fear, defensiveness and the need to be right takes over. Guest:   Scott Gibbs, psychotherapist, marriage therapist, author, Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Postmodern World   What’s Causing More Frequent And Severe Wildfires? Wildfires are becoming harder to contain as hotter, drier conditions make fire seasons longer and more destructive. And the impact doesn’t stop at the fire line anymore. Smoke can travel thousands of miles, exposing people far from the flames to serious health risks. We look at what’s driving this scary increase and why controlled burns may be part of the solution. Guests:  Victoria Donovan, assistant professor, forest management, University of Florida Hanna Payne, climate resilience manager, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions 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.

From Shutout To Shaping Modern Basketball In The NBA The NBA was founded in 1946 in New York City. For many years, the organization was predominantly white. Today, more than 75 percent of its players are black. We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the league’s early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant. Guest: Ray Scott, former NBA player & coach, author, The NBA in Black and White: The memoir of a trailblazing NBA player and coach. Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri   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.

 Looking to get into vinyl records? We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style. 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.

Peptides promising better skin, faster muscle recovery are more are quickly gaining popularity across the U.S. We cover the rise of injectable peptides, what exactly they are and the risks of buying these liquid vials online. 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.

The Taste Of Growing Up: How School Lunch Shapes What Kids Eat It’s back-to-school season, and millions of kids and teens are heading back to school where they’ll eat 1-2 meals each day. We discuss modern school cafeteria menus, how they’ve changed from what we remember and what parents can take away from these menus and incorporate into snacks and dinners at home. Guest: Chef Gaetano Mastrangelo, regional executive chef, mid-Atlantic region, Chartwells K-12. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   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.

The Taste Of Growing Up: How School Lunch Shapes What Kids Eat It’s back-to-school season, and millions of kids and teens are heading back to school where they’ll eat 1-2 meals each day. We discuss modern school cafeteria menus, how they’ve changed from what we remember and what parents can take away from these menus and incorporate into snacks and dinners at home. Guest: Chef Gaetano Mastrangelo, regional executive chef, mid-Atlantic region, Chartwells K-12. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   From Shutout To Shaping Modern Basketball In The NBA The NBA was founded in 1946 in New York City. For many years, the organization was predominantly white. Today, more than 75 percent of its players are black. We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the league’s early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant. Guest: Ray Scott, former NBA player & coach, author, The NBA in Black and White: The memoir of a trailblazing NBA player and coach. Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri   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.

Culture Crash: Spider-Man Gets His Edge Back In “Brand New Day” Tom Holland’s Spider-Man finally gets a true New York City adventure, bringing a grittier, more emotional edge to the long-running franchise. Host and Producer:  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.

Are GLP-1’S Killing The Restaurant Industry? GLP-1 drugs are mixing up how some Americans eat, but they’re not the only force reshaping restaurant menus. We look at the growing trend towards smaller portions, more protein and social media-driven menu items. Guests: Dana Baggett, executive director, Restaurant Client Strategy, R.R. Donnelley; Maeve Webster, president, Menu Matters. 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.

Colleges across the country are cutting jobs and programs as enrollment declines. We discuss this domino effect and what lies ahead for higher education. 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.

Cancer Care Has Changed. Have Our Assumptions? Cancer screening and treatment are changing fast. Dr. Avishek Kumar, a medical oncologist and hematologist, joins us to explain how to reduce your risk of developing cancer and what’s new in the world of cancer detection and treatment.   Guest: Dr. Avishek Kumar, medical oncologist and hematologist, practicing doctor, Regional Cancer Care Associates Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

Cancer Care Has Changed. Have Our Assumptions? Cancer screening and treatment are changing fast. Dr. Avishek Kumar, a medical oncologist and hematologist, joins us to explain how to reduce your risk of developing cancer and what’s new in the world of cancer detection and treatment.   Guest: Dr. Avishek Kumar, medical oncologist and hematologist, practicing doctor, Regional Cancer Care Associates   Are GLP-1’S Killing The Restaurant Industry? GLP-1 drugs are mixing up how some Americans eat, but they’re not the only force reshaping restaurant menus. We look at the growing trend towards smaller portions, more protein and social media-driven menu items. Guests: Dana Baggett, executive director, Restaurant Client Strategy, R.R. Donnelley; Maeve Webster, president, Menu Matters. 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.

From 1970s rock bands to old Hollywood and NASA, Taylor Jenkins Reid - the author of the popular book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - keeps changing settings while writing easy-to-understand, thoughtful stories that hook readers from the get-go 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.

America At 250: The Long Road From Kenya To The American Dream Dr. Pius Kamau’s path from colonial Kenya to an American operating room was shaped by ambition, exclusion and survival. His story offers a deeply personal view of America’s promise—and its contradictions. Guest: Dr. Pius Kamau, thoracic and general surgeon, author, Running with Lions Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri 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.

Plenty To Build, But Not Enough Builders Construction has a hiring problem and part of it may be self-inflicted. The industry needs tens of thousands of new workers while continuing to overlook people who were never welcomed or shown a clear way in. Guests:  Paul Robinson, founder and CEO, Construct Reach Jocelyn Lipscomb, carpenter; member, Carpenters Local Union 301 Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

Have you shopped on Temu? The Chinese-owned retailer is known for rock-bottom prices, but how does it manage to keep them so low? 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.

00:45 -  Plenty To Build, But Not Enough Builders Construction has a hiring problem and part of it may be self-inflicted. The industry needs tens of thousands of new workers while continuing to overlook people who were never welcomed or shown a clear way in. Guests:  Paul Robinson, founder and CEO, ConstructReach Jocelyn Lipscomb, carpenter; member, Carpenters Local Union 301 07:41.700 - America At 250: The Long Road From Kenya To The American Dream -  Dr. Pius Kamau’s path from colonial Kenya to an American operating room was shaped by ambition, exclusion and survival. His story offers a deeply personal view of America’s promise—and its contradictions. Guest: Dr. Pius Kamau, thoracic and general surgeon, author, Running with Lions   15:33.400 - Viewpoints Explained: Are You Still Online Shopping On Temu? Have you shopped on Temu? The Chinese-owned retailer is known for rock-bottom prices, but how does it manage to keep them so low? 17:31.200 - Culture Crash: Taylor Jenkins Reid Changes The Scenery From 1970s rock bands to old Hollywood and NASA, Taylor Jenkins Reid - the author of the popular book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - keeps changing settings while writing easy-to-understand, thoughtful stories that hook readers from the get-go. 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.

When Workplace Mistreatment Disappears On Paper A workplace can post strong safety numbers while behind the scenes employees deal with unstable hours, stressful conditions, hidden injuries and pressure not to speak up. We examine how corporate efficiency can shift risk onto workers and why the official record often captures only part of what the job costs on a human level. Guests:  Jessica Martinez, executive director, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Benjamin Lorr, writer, author, The Secret Life of Groceries Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

A record-setting T. rex sale raises a larger question: what happens to scientifically important objects when anonymous collectors control who can study or see them? 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.

Looksmaxxing: The Online Trend Changing How Young Men See Themselves Looksmaxxing sells young men the idea that a better face or body can unlock confidence and success. We speak with two experts to understand how the trend has become a dangerous and addictive path into damaging comparisons, risky procedures and online communities that treat insecurity as a problem to be endlessly optimized. Guests:  Mike Nicholson, founder, director, Progressive Masculinity Valerie Adams-Bass, psychologist, University of Virginia’s Youth-Nex Center Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante and Amirah Zaveri   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.

The recent film The Odyssey turns Homer’s ancient epic into a massive, visually daring blockbuster that’s brought audiences back to the theatre in record numbers. 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.

When Workplace Mistreatment Disappears On Paper A workplace can post strong safety numbers while behind the scenes employees deal with unstable hours, stressful conditions, hidden injuries and pressure not to speak up. We examine how corporate efficiency can shift risk onto workers and why the official record often captures only part of what the job costs on a human level. Guests:  Jessica Martinez, executive director, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Benjamin Lorr, writer, author, The Secret Life of Groceries Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   Looksmaxxing: The Online Trend Changing How Young Men See Themselves Looksmaxxing sells young men the idea that a better face or body can unlock confidence and success. We speak with two experts to understand how the trend has become a dangerous and addictive path into damaging comparisons, risky procedures and online communities that treat insecurity as a problem to be endlessly optimized. Guests:  Mike Nicholson, founder, director, Progressive Masculinity Valerie Adams-Bass, psychologist, University of Virginia’s Youth-Nex Center Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante and Amirah Zaveri 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.

Culture Crash: Noah Kahan & The Joy Of Living In The Moment At Wrigley Field in Chicago, a recent Noah Kahan gave us an important reminder that music hits hardest when it’s messy, loud and shared in real time. Host and Producer:  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.

Why So Many Young Readers Are Going Online More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers. Guests:  Cait Jacobs, TikTok account owner, CaitsBooks Claire Wallace, vice president, communications, Book Talk. Host: Gary Price Producer: Grace Galante 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.

The Psychology Behind Conformity Bias Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon. We sit down with two experts to uncover how people’s actions and opinions are altered by conformity bias. Guests:  Robert Prentice, professor, business ethics, business law, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, faculty director, Unwrapped Video Project, Center for Leadership and Ethics, McCombs School of Business Todd Rose, co-founder, president, Populace, author of Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions. Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Polly Hansen and Amirah Zaveri 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.

Viewpoints Explained: Are Gel Nail Lamps Putting Your Skin At Risk? A study published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, has found a potential link between gel nail treatments and skin cancer. We cover the latest research and what services you should opt for next time you’re at the nail salon.   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.

Why So Many Young Readers Are Going Online More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers. Guests:  Cait Jacobs, TikTok account owner, CaitsBooks Claire Wallace, vice president, communications, Book Talk.   The Psychology Behind Conformity Bias Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon. We sit down with two experts to uncover how people’s actions and opinions are altered by conformity bias. Guests:  Robert Prentice, professor, business ethics, business law, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, faculty director, Unwrapped Video Project, Center for Leadership and Ethics, McCombs School of Business Todd Rose, co-founder, president, Populace, author of Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions. 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.

Agricultural work keeps America’s food supply moving, but shifting corn, wheat and soybeans can trap and suffocate a person within minutes. We cover the rate of these lesser-known accidents in the food production industry. 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.

Culture Crash: Why The Invite Is Olivia Wilde’s Best Movie Yet Olivia Wilde’s third film turns one dinner party into a sharp, chaotic comedy about marriage, intimacy and the many stages of growing older with someone. Host and producer:  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.

Why CPR Training Can’t Wait Until The Emergency Cardiac arrest often happens at home. That means a partner or family member is often the closest person who needs to jump into action and react. We look at what effective CPR requires, why people hesitate and how a small amount of training - whether it’s 15 minutes or a couple hours - can be the difference between life and death in a high-pressure moment. Guest: Kiera Newbury, licensed emergency medical technician, Massachusetts, co-author of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri 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.

When Gas And Energy Bills Break The Budget For millions of working households, higher prices mean constantly rearranging the same limited income. This story looks at how gas, utilities, housing and other basic costs are forcing families above the poverty line to cut back, delay bills and live without any real financial cushion. Guest:  Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Amirah Zaveri  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.

Why CPR Training Can’t Wait Until The Emergency Cardiac arrest often happens at home. That means a partner or family member is often the closest person who needs to jump into action and react. We look at what effective CPR requires, why people hesitate and how a small amount of training - whether it’s 15 minutes or a couple hours - can be the difference between life and death in a high-pressure moment. Guest: Kiera Newbury, licensed emergency medical technician, Massachusetts, co-author of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act   When Gas And Energy Bills Break The Budget For millions of working households, higher prices mean constantly rearranging the same limited income. This story looks at how gas, utilities, housing and other basic costs are forcing families above the poverty line to cut back, delay bills and live without any real financial cushion. Guest:  Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE 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.

Supergirl arrives as audiences appear increasingly tired of familiar and overdone superhero formulas. We review if this upcoming release will stand out from all the rest. 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.

Even with the U.S. men’s team bowing out early, soccer’s momentum in America shows no signs of fading, fueled by surging viewership, soaring club valuations and the addition of international superstars coming to U.S. teams. 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.

Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates. Guest: Thomas Hargrove, former journalist, founder, Murder Accountability Project. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri and Polly Hansen   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.

Playing Through The Noise: Athletes, Social Media, And Mental Health College and professional athletes face pressure from every direction and social media makes it nearly impossible to tune out the criticism. Two football players discuss the benefits and pitfalls of being online, and how athletes can protect their focus and well-being beyond the game. Guests:  Joshua Perry, former linebacker, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers Johnny Davidson, senior quarterback, Washington University in St. Louis. Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri and Annie Krall   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.

Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates. Guest: Thomas Hargrove, former journalist, founder, Murder Accountability Project.   Playing Through The Noise: Athletes, Social Media, And Mental Health College and professional athletes face pressure from every direction and social media makes it nearly impossible to tune out the criticism. Two football players discuss the benefits and pitfalls of being online, and how athletes can protect their focus and well-being beyond the game. Guests:  Joshua Perry, former linebacker, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers Johnny Davidson, senior quarterback, Washington University in St. Louis. 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.

Saturation divers do some of the most dangerous work most of us never see by living under pressure for days or weeks to repair the underwater systems we depend on. 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.

Location sharing can feel like a simple safety net, but we look at what happens when “peace of mind” turns into constant, obsessive monitoring. From parents tracking young adult children to couples sharing this real-time info, we explore how this technology can protect, pressure or slowly erode trust depending on how it’s used. 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.

We review pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, which blends pop, rock and heartbreak all into one.  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.

In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation. 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.

Safety vs Surveillance: What’s The Real Reason We Use Location Sharing? Location sharing can feel like a simple safety net, but we look at what happens when “peace of mind” turns into constant, obsessive monitoring. From parents tracking young adult children to couples sharing this real-time info, we explore how this technology can protect, pressure or slowly erode trust depending on how it’s used. Guests:  Randi Smith, psychologist, professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver Sarah Clark, co-director, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, faculty member, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.   The Simple Learning Tool We May Be Leaving Behind In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation. Guests:  Danny Oppenheimer, professor of decision sciences, Carnegie Mellon University Virginia Wise Berninger, professor emerita, University of Washington 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.

Culture Crash: How “Disclosure Day” Brings Spielberg Back To Aliens Spielberg returns to sci-fi with “Disclosure Day” featuring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and other big names. We review his latest summer blockbuster. Host and Producer:  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.

What A Prison Tray Reveals About Rehabilitation & Dignity We look at how prison meals shape punishment, dignity and health while incarcerated, and how what’s served on a tray can affect a prisoner’s life long after release. Guest: Aishatu Yusuf, vice president of innovation programs, Impact Justice, co-author, Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison. Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Amirah Zaveri   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.

The Patient Safety Risk Few Are Talking About Synopsis: Inside one Texas hospital, a pattern emerges: too few staff, unsafe conditions and profit over people. What’s happening here points to a broader crisis - nurses across the U.S. being pushed to the brink and leaving their workplace or the profession itself. We cover the story of one nurse and how this affects patient care and outcomes. Guests:  Katie Oberhelman, nurse, Saint Joseph Hospital Jessica Martinez, executive director, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   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.

As heat rises across Europe, many older buildings aren’t designed to stay cool. Here’s why the risk is growing and why AC alone isn’t the answer. 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.

The Patient Safety Risk Few Are Talking About Inside one Texas hospital, a pattern emerges: too few staff, unsafe conditions and profit over people. What’s happening here points to a broader crisis - nurses across the U.S. being pushed to the brink and leaving their workplace or the profession itself. We cover the story of one nurse and how this affects patient care and outcomes. Guests:  Katie Oberhelman, nurse, Saint Joseph Hospital Jessica Martinez, executive director, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.   What A Prison Tray Reveals About Rehabilitation & Dignity We look at how prison meals shape punishment, dignity and health while incarcerated, and how what’s served on a tray can affect a prisoner’s life long after release. Guest: Aishatu Yusuf, vice president of innovation programs, Impact Justice, co-author, Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison. 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.