America’s Deep Ties To The Rise Of Fast Food

From McDonald’s to Taco Bell, fast food is in nearly every American town and city —but how did we get here, and what does our obsession with speed and convenience say about our culture? We trace the rise of fast food and explore its broader impact on health, business, and the American family. Guest Information: Adam Chandler, author of Drive-Thru Dreams. Links for more info: Amazon: Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom Instagram: @allmychandler Food […]

June 29, 2025

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Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education

A high-stakes legal fight is unfolding between Harvard University and the current administration. At the center: international students, federal funding and questions about free speech on campus. We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League. Guest Information: Elora Mukherjee, Clinical Professor of Law, Columbia Law School Alfred Williamson, Harvard University undergraduate student. Links for more info: Columbia Law School: Elora Mukherjee Instagram: @columbialawschool New York Times: Harvard […]

June 29, 2025

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Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… The first Stephen King film adaptation was Brian De Palma’s classic “Carrie” in 1976. Since then, there have been more than 50 films and more than 30 TV shows based on King’s work, with several more already in production. At this point Stephen King Adaptation is almost a genre in and of itself. But of course there are actually several genres within King’s catalog, […]

June 25, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: Sinking Cities: What’s Causing The Ground To Drop

This is Viewpoints Explained… From coast to coast, there’s a shift happening, and it’s not a positive one. A study published in the journal Nature Cities last month reveals that all twenty-eight of the biggest U.S. Cities are experiencing sinking. In nearly all of the cities, two-thirds of the land mass is affected. The formal term for this is called land subsidence. And it’s not just coastal regions. It’s taking place in the Midwest and far inland too. To reach […]

June 25, 2025

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The Push To Improve Youth Mental Health Care

More than one third of collegiate athletes have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lives. We speak with a sports psychologist about the prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on and off-campus. Guest Information: Dr. Julie Amato, clinical and sports psychologist, Princeton University, Lafayette College. Links for more info: Princeton University: Dr. Julie Amato Johns Hopkins Medicine: Student Athlete Mental Health: Tips […]

June 22, 2025

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“They Called It Healthcare. We Called It Survival.”

Incarcerated people are legally entitled to healthcare, but are often met with delays, denials and bias. Former prisoner Chanell Burnette and researcher Brian Nam-Sonenstein reveal how cost-cutting, secrecy, and for-profit contractors are putting lives at risk inside U.S. prisons. Guest Information: Chanell Burnette, writer, advocate, formerly incarcerated Brian Nam-Sonenstein, senior editor, researcher, Prison Policy Initiative. Links for more info: Prison Policy Initiative: Brian Nam-Sonenstein Prison Policy Initiative: Cut-rate care: The systemic problems shaping ‘healthcare’ behind bars Prison Journalism Project: Chanell […]

June 22, 2025

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Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Do you have a Letterboxd account? Do you know what a Letterboxd account is? In case you don’t know, Letterboxd is an online film cataloging app similar to Goodreads but for tracking movies instead of books. As of January of this year, Letterboxd has more than 17 million users on its site, making lists, giving star ratings, and logging the date they watched films […]

June 18, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate

This is Viewpoints Explained… Over the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep higher and higher. We cover how much hidden caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of being overly caffeinated. The post Viewpoints Explained: The Sneaky Ways In Which We Overcaffeinate appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

June 18, 2025

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How A Single Mother In Boston Sparked A Political Empire

Many would argue that the Kennedy family is an American cultural and political dynasty. From former President John F. Kennedy to past Kennedy’s that have served as senators, ambassadors and in other high ranking government positions, the name today still signifies power and prestige. This week – we cover the long history of the Kennedy reign and how this name continues to persist today. Guest Information: Neal Thompson, journalist, author of The First Kennedy’s: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty. […]

June 15, 2025