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Viewpoints Radio

Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Evan Rook, Ebony McMorris | AURN

Sit down with Viewpoints each week as we report on social issues, the environment, history, food – you name it. What’s it like to give birth in prison? Could the plague resurface with climate change? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and

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12:53

The 40th Anniversary of The NASA Space Shuttle

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/05/23

The birth of the space shuttle in 1981 marked a new era of space travel. For the first time ever, NASA had a spacecraft that could launch into space and come back to earth and land like an airplane. While the shuttle had many successful flights, there were also some big catastrophes that ultimately led the program to cease operations in 2011. Former chief historian of NASA Roger Launius joins Viewpoints this week to tell the story of this era of American space history. Learn more about your ad

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3:19

Culture Crash: Reviewing HBO’s “Mare Of Easttown”

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2021/05/16

A modern take on the classic detective/thriller genre is exactly what we need right now and the “Mare of Easttown” does not disappoint. We explore this new series starring Kate Winslet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:23

The Rise Of Cryptocurrency

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2021/05/16

The cryptocurrency that started it all, Bitcoin, is now valued at around 1.6 trillion dollars. And in just the last month, another, newer form of crypto, Dogecoin has skyrocketed in popularity across the Internet, sharply driving up the price per token. We explore the fascinating and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency and the future of traditional financial systems as digital currency gains ground across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:28

Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

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2021/05/16

The U.S. workforce is now more than 50 percent female, yet many women today still have little knowledge on financial planning and how to make their income work for them rather than the other way around. Executive and financial expert Jennifer Barrett joins us this week to shed some light on the importance of becoming financially autonomous and advocating for yourself in your career, relationships and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:42

The Mind-Bending Migration Of The Monarch Butterfly

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2021/05/09

In 2017, Sara Dykman biked more than 10,000 miles, following the path of the annual Monarch migration. Along her route, she stopped to educate and raise awareness about the beauty and fragility of the butterfly. Dykman joins us this week to teach us about the insect’s unique migration patterns across North America and how individuals can help this dwindling species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:47

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

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2021/05/09

How often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between nine to 16 million tons of plastic on the seafloor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful microplastics into every corner of the planet. Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a

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3:38

Culture Crash: Back To The Theater

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2021/05/09

As more Americans get vaccinated, the light at the end of the tunnel shines a little bit brighter each day. We discuss the slow return of theater-released movies and some of the future films we’re most excited for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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13:42

Jimmy Stewart: The Hollywood Actor & Fighter Pilot

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2021/05/02

The late actor, Jimmy Stewart, gave us some very memorable characters during his time in Hollywood – many very funny; others endearing; and some dark and villainous. Perhaps Stewart’s most dramatic role was the one that not many people know about, but that molded his life and his psyche – not to mention his acting – for most of his career: serving as a fighter pilot in World War II. We talk to an author who delved into Stewart’s war service about how flying missions over Europe and seeing his

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12:00

Easy Switches For A More Earth-Friendly Diet

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/05/02

As more Americans look to decrease their carbon footprints, what’s one way to make a big difference? Flipping the narrative on the traditional American diet. Beef is more carbon-intensive to produce than chicken, but did you know that cheese is also worse than chicken? It’s this knowledge that can change people’s dietary decisions and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, slowing global warming. Paul Greenberg, a food and science writer, joins Viewpoints this week to share how people can adjust their

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3:04

Culture Crash: Literature Tackling Race & Inequality

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/05/02

The perspectives of black authors are vital in understanding why racial bias still plagues our country. We offer up some timely recommendations to add to your 2021 reading list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12:11

The Sky-high Cost of College

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/04/25

Today, the average student graduating from a four-year, public university leaves with $28,600 in student loans. On top of this, students owe interest once payments kick in, and this can range from 3 to 5 percent for federal loans and can go as high as 12 percent for private loans. For some, the large sum of these loans plus interest can take several years to pay off and has a big effect on life decisions like when to start a family or if they can afford to leave a toxic job. This week – we cover the

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14:49

What Happens To The Human Body In Space?

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2021/04/25

From abrupt changes in gravity to galactic cosmic radiation, astronauts face numerous challenges as they push to explore further into the unknown. Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, from the Center for Space Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, joins Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the health impacts of spending time in space and the hurdles that come with longer missions like sending humans to Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Culture Crash: The Second Debut of Taylor Swift’s...

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/04/25

Taylor Swift recently re-recorded and released her hit 2008 album “Fearless”. We discuss the nostalgic vibes we felt while listening to these old Taylor tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12:26

The Growing Wealth Of The Billionaire Class

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2021/04/18

Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg added 41 billion dollars to his wealth over the past year. And that’s nothing compared to what Tesla CEO, Elon Musk raked in: 157 billion. The majority of humans on the planet can’t even fathom earning that amount of money. Yet, for many in the top .01 percent, it’s a never-ending cycle of holding onto and building their wealth for generations to come. As the rich get richer and take up a bigger piece of the pie, what’s left for the rest of us? How can

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12:20

The Role We Each Play In Slowing Climate Change

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2021/04/18

Despite the pandemic, carbon emissions are at an all-time high, topping records over the past 3.6 million years. For years, scientists have warned of humans approaching a critical tipping point of global warming – and it’s here. Sustainability scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas joins Viewpoints this week to break down the current climate landscape and explain why turning things around requires a collective effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3:25

Culture Crash: Oscar-Worthy Foreign Language Films

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2021/04/18

In recent years, foreign language films have started to be taken more seriously in the top awards categories. Take Parasite winning Best Picture at the Oscars last year. We discuss some of the best international films released over the last twelve months and where to watch them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:17

End-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In...

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/04/11

About 60 percent of Americans don’t yet have a written will in place. People spend a lifetime working hard, saving money, building assets, but often never think about what would happen in case they suddenly passed away. Viewpoints speaks with life planning expert, Abby Schneiderman, about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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13:43

Managing Mental Health In The Medical Field During A...

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/04/11

Physician burnout is still a very real problem in the U.S. – and the pandemic has only exacerbated these feelings in some of the hardest hit hospitals across the country. We speak with Dr. Greg Hammer at Stanford University about the pandemic’s lasting effects on mental health and systems that have been created to better support people working in medicine or in medical school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3:23

Culture Crash: The Latest Album By Band, AJR

Viewpoints Radio ·

2021/04/11

The newest musical release by AJR is titled, “OK ORCHESTRA 5”. It’s an energetic, unique collection that you won’t be able to get out of your head this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12:58

Alphabetical Arrangement

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2021/04/04

Organizing people or items by A to Z is a common method all over the world. It’s used in schools, businesses, libraries and more. But why is this the predominant method today? What are some other systems that people of the past used? Historian Judith Flanders joins us this week to shed some light on the fascinating study of alphabetization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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