Episodes

  • How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?

    How Long Would You Last In Solitary Confinement?
    Sep 29 2024
    Despite the prison population dipping after the pandemic, these numbers have once again risen, and the U.S. still holds the title of having the largest prison population in the world. At any given time, about 8 percent of this population is locked up in solitary confinement with little to no interaction, no sunlight and nothing to do but sit in idleness. We speak with two criminal justice experts about the lasting mental and physical effects of solitary confinement and the mental health crisis plaguing prisons. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/how-long-would-you-last-in-solitary-confinement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics

    The Massive Cultural Impact Of Comics
    Sep 29 2024
    There’s nothing quite like comics. The art of illustration mixed with text takes on many forms, including comic strips, books, graphic novels and more. Columbia University professor and author of American Comics: A History Jeremy Dauber joins us this week to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-massive-cultural-impact-of-comics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Culture Crash: “I’ve Become So Numb, I Can’t Feel You There”: The Iconic Linkin Park Returns

    Culture Crash: “I’ve Become So Numb, I Can’t Feel You There”: The Iconic Linkin Park Returns
    Sep 25 2024
    Linkin Park was one of the bands that defined the 2000’s. If you’re a millennial or older, remember singing along to “Numb” or “In the End”? Well, the alt rock band is back this fall and the hype is real. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-do-you-use-tik-tok-for-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: Do You Use Tik Tok For News?

    Viewpoints Explained: Do You Use Tik Tok For News?
    Sep 25 2024
    We cover how this app is quickly becoming a dominant news platform. But do you trust what you see on TikTok? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-do-you-use-tik-tok-for-news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • School Is Back In Session: Teaching Kids Real Skills For Life

    School Is Back In Session: Teaching Kids Real Skills For Life
    Sep 22 2024
    Currently, only about 40 percent of students in the U.S. take a personal finance course before graduation. This means that most teenagers leave high school knowing little about saving, spending, student loans and how to do basic adult tasks like filing taxes. This week, We cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/school-is-back-in-session-teaching-kids-real-skills-for-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Curing The Disease Of Gun Violence

    Curing The Disease Of Gun Violence
    Sep 22 2024
    Gun violence was the leading cause of death for children and teens in 2022, according to a recent report by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. In whole, more than 48,000 people died from guns that year. Despite increased awareness, gun violence persists in the U.S. as a leading a public health issue. This week – We speak with two people who have become part of the solution and are helping to curb gun-related deaths in their respective communities. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/curing-the-disease-of-gun-violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Culture Crash: Our Review Of “Alien: Romulus”

    Culture Crash: Our Review Of “Alien: Romulus”
    Sep 18 2024
    There’s been nine movies in the ‘Alien” franchise, with the first film dating back to 1979. We cover the ninth and newest installment, “Alien: Romulus”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-alien-romulus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Viewpoints Explained: How Do Competitive Eaters Keep Eating?

    Viewpoints Explained: How Do Competitive Eaters Keep Eating?
    Sep 18 2024
    Speed eater Joey Chestnut just broke his own world record recently, devouring 83 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. This week – we cover the science behind how these competitive eaters manage to defy their stomach’s limits. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-how-do-competitive-eaters-keep-eating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins