Viewpoints Explained: From Queens To City Hall: Zohran Mamdani’s Unlikely Path

This is Viewpoints Explained… New York city has elected a new mayor and it’s a historic win. Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in at the beginning of January. At just 34 years old, he’s the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century. He’s also the first Muslim and south Asian American to hold the position. Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda and raised in south Africa before immigrating to New York at age seven. He graduated from college in […]

November 19, 2025

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Sleep Like A Baby? How Our Early Sleep Habits Shape Us

We often think of sleep as a nightly reset, but what if our lifelong rest patterns are set much earlier in life? This week – we cover how researchers are uncovering how disrupted infant sleep may alter brain development and emotional regulation well into adulthood. Dr. Wendy Hall, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia Dr. Graham Diering, Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Links for more info: Wendy Hall Faculty Page Graham […]

November 16, 2025

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From Neck To Nerves: What Everyday Pain Is Trying To Tell Us

A sore neck, stiff shoulders, or dull backache might seem small until they’re not. Orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Rahul Shah joins us to explain how these everyday aches are signals from a body that’s out of sync, often due to tech habits, posture, and lack of movement. By understanding the body’s chain reaction, we can prevent years of chronic pain before it starts. Dr. Rahul Shah, orthopaedic surgeon. Links for more info: Rahul Shah – Premier Orthopaedic Associates ‘Tech Neck’ […]

November 16, 2025

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Culture Crash: Richard Linklater Finds Magic In Stillness With “Blue Moon”

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Director Richard Linklater is the king of low-key. His early films like Slacker and Dazed and Confused paved the way for a whole generation of hangout movies with loose plots, and he’s returned to that ethos throughout his career with hits like The Before Trilogy as well as Boyhood. But he’s also built up a resume as a crowd-pleasing Hollywood director, making School of […]

November 12, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: Fewer Births, Smaller Future: Why The Human Population Is Shrinking

This is Viewpoints Explained… For much of the 20th century, governments around the world were worried about people having too many kids. now, countries are grappling with the opposite issue. In the U.S. and other developed nations, birth rates are falling fast. last year, the U.S. hit a record low fertility rate of 1.6 children per woman on average. go back to 2007 and this same statistical measure was 2.1 children per woman, according to the Centers For Disease Control […]

November 12, 2025

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The Real George Washington: What History Books Leave Out

We think we know George Washington – the hero, the general, the face on the dollar bill. But behind the legend was a man navigating deep flaws, hard choices and the fragile beginnings of a nation unlike anything else. Alexis Coe, author, You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington. Links for more info: Alexis Coe Book The post The Real George Washington: What History Books Leave Out appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

November 9, 2025 1

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Clues, Categories & Consistency: Looking Back On Tv’s Smartest Survivor

For 60 years, Jeopardy! has remained a constant in American television by blending intellect, competition, and charm. This week – we revisit the game show’s evolution, the lasting influence of Alex Trebek and how new host Ken Jennings is keeping the legacy alive while adapting to modern audience. Robert Thompson, professor of television & popular culture, Syracuse University Daniella Regencia, attorney, former Jeopardy! contestant. Links for more info: Robert Thompson Syracuse Faculty Page Danielle Regencia Mullen & Henzel Attorneys at […]

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Culture Crash: Why “Deadbeat” Marks A New Era For Musician Tame Impala

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Kevin Parker, the Australian hitmaker better known by his moniker Tame Impala, is a do-it-all musical guru who has found a way to blend the pop sensibilities of Paul McCartney, a John Lennon vocal falsetto, and the psychedelic spark of Pink Floyd into a cocktail that fit in but stood out among the indie-rock and electro-pop scenes of the 2010s. His 2015 album “Currents” […]

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Viewpoints Explained: Artificial Intelligence’s Energy Problem: Why More Consumers Are Footing The Bill

This is Viewpoints Explained… Have you noticed the cost of your electricity creeping up this year? You might not realize it but this increase could be from artificial intelligence. Behind every chat bot, image generator, and smart search tool is a huge network of data centers. All of this continuous computing requires enormous amounts of electricity to process data and keep these machines from overheating. While electricity costs are up across the board, towns near these big data centers are […]

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