The Science And Limits Of Criminal Profiling

Criminal profiling sits at the crossroads of science, psychology, and storytelling, but how much of it really works and why is there so much public fascination around these killers? We trace its origins from the hunt for Jack the Ripper during the 19th century in London to the data-driven age of artificial intelligence policing. Rachel Corbett, investigative journalist, author, The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling Links for more info: Rachel Corbett Website Rachel Corbett […]

November 2, 2025 1

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Four Centuries Of New Yorkers Who Shaped The City

Across 400 years, New York City has drawn ambitious dreamers, risk-takers, and reformers who helped define not only the metropolis but an entire nation. From early settlers to civil rights trailblazers, we highlight some of the stories of ordinary people whose actions built the vibrant, diverse and progressive landscape that is New York today. Sam Roberts, urban affairs correspondent, The New York Times, author, The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World’s Greatest […]

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Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Pop music often gets dismissed as shallow or overproduced, but its catchiness and energy have made it the soundtrack of generations. We argue why pop – and the artists behind it – deserve more respect. The post Culture Crash: In Defense: Being Proud Of The Music Genre Everyone Loves To Hate appeared first on Viewpoints Radio.

October 29, 2025 1

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Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From

This is Viewpoints Explained… This period marked the end of harvest season and the arrival of winter’s long and cold nights. According to records from the library of congress, Celtics believed the barrier between the living and the dead was at its weakest point on October thirty-first. To ward off these ghosts, people lit massive fires, disguised themselves in animal skins and left offerings for the dead. As time passed and Christianity spread through Europe, the church reworked these older […]

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Knitting, Quilting & The Art Of Starting Over

For some, healing begins with a single stitch. From a young woman rebuilding her life through knitting to a man wrongfully imprisoned who stayed resilient by quilting, this story weaves together the power of art and building community through passion projects. Nicole Nehrig, clinical psychologist, author, With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories Gary Tyler, author, Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison Links for more info: Gary Tyler Artist Page at the […]

October 26, 2025

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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Your Therapist?

As artificial intelligence moves deeper into mental health spaces, chatbots are starting to mimic real therapy conversations. We explore where these tools can help, where they fall short, and how some states are already beginning to regulate their use in therapeutic settings. Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist, author, Therapy Nation Jodi Halpern, professor, bioethics & medical humanities, University of California, Berkeley Links for more info: Jonathan Alpert Instagram Jodi Halpern UC Berkeley Faculty Profile 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Dangers of AI in […]

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Culture Crash: The Year’s Best Stephen King Adaptation?

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… This year has been a gold mine of Stephen King adaptations. First, Osgood Perkins wrote and directed an adaptation of King’s story “The Monkey” starring Theo James as twin brothers who are cursed by a horrifying toy monkey. Then came “The Life of Chuck,” a non-horror, more life-affirming King adaptation from writer/director Mike Flanagan. And then, we got what is probably the best King […]

October 22, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: Pfizer, Politics And The Price Of Treatment

This is Viewpoints Explained… President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new plan with pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer that aims to bring down prescription drug costs starting next year. Currently, Americans pay by far the most for prescription medicines – often nearly three times more than other developed nations, according to the rand corporation – a nonprofit research and consulting firm. For example, a vial of insulin that might cost around 30 dollars in Canada can set you back almost 300 dollars […]

October 22, 2025

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An Agent, A Psychic And The Hunt For Justice

When FBI agent Robert Hilland ran out of leads on a cold case, he turned to an unlikely source: psychic John Edwards. What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown. Robert Hilland, retired FBI agent, co-author, Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent’s Search for Hope and Justice Links for more info: Chasing Evil Book John […]

October 19, 2025