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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has spent three decades reinventing himself, from teen heartthrob to one of the most versatile and prominent actors of his generation. His latest role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” shows just how far he’s come over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees for more than 60 years, publishing countless research papers and studies on these animals who are the closest relatives to humans. But Goodall was more than just a scientist. She was able to foster special connections through her observational research and worked tirelessly to increase global awareness and understanding of the intelligence and emotional complexity of chimpanzees. We honor her many contributions and the great legacy she leaves behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life From politics to dating to ideas of what success looks like, young men and women are increasingly on opposite sides. This week – We’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms. Why A Louisiana Librarian Became A National Target After middle school librarian Amanda Jones voiced her opposition to book banning at a local Louisiana school board meeting, she began receiving thousands of death threats. We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From politics to dating to ideas of what success looks like, young men and women are increasingly on opposite sides. This week – We’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After middle school librarian Amanda Jones voiced her opposition to book banning at a local Louisiana school board meeting, she began receiving thousands of death threats. We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketed as the male counterpart to the award-winning film, The Substance, HIM seemed like an interesting plot and artsy film. We cover if this new horror movie is worth the watch. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-unpacking-the-hype-around-the-new-movie-him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold prices have surged to record highs, sparking a new wave of investor interest. Experts weigh in on what’s driving this recent gold rush and if it’s still a good time to invest in the commodity. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-gold-prices-are-soaring-to-record-highs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ‘SKIBIDI’ To ‘UNALIVE’: How Social Media Shapes Our Sentences Slang words like “rizz” and “unalive” aren’t just passing fads but reveal how social media algorithms are shaping the way we talk. Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how slang spreads, why emojis are still so popular and how technology is accelerating the pace of language change. Lost At Sea: A Story Of Survival And The Science Of Resilience After four months adrift in the Pacific Ocean in the 1970’s, Marilyn and Maurice Bailey’s survival hinged on their ability to stay mentally resilient. Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs. Viewpoints Explained: Why Gold Prices Are Soaring To Record Highs Gold prices have surged to record highs, sparking a new wave of investor interest. Experts weigh in on what’s driving this recent gold rush and if it’s still a good time to invest in the commodity. Culture Crash: Unpacking The Hype Around The New Movie “HIM” Marketed as the male counterpart to the award-winning film, The Substance, HIM seemed like an interesting plot and artsy film. We cover if this new horror movie is worth the watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slang words like “rizz” and “unalive” aren’t just passing fads but reveal how social media algorithms are shaping the way we talk. Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how slang spreads, why emojis are still so popular and how technology is accelerating the pace of language change. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/1-from-skibidi-to-unalive-how-social-media-shapes-our-sentences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After four months adrift in the Pacific Ocean in the 1970’s, Marilyn and Maurice Bailey’s survival hinged on their ability to stay mentally resilient. Psychologist George Bonanno and journalist Sophie Elmhirst break down why resilience doesn’t always mean sheer optimism and thick skin and what traits we can embody to feel more resilient through life’s ups and downs. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/lost-at-sea-a-story-of-survival-and-the-science-of-resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several years of speculation, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has handed control of his global empire to his eldest son Lachlan. As the company pivots toward streaming and sports while keeping its heavy political influence intact, questions remain about whether Lachlan can maintain the same growth and profit long-term. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-from-rupert-to-lachlan-murdoch-the-future-of-fox-and-beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty One Pilots’ latest album blends past and present, proving their anxious, anthemic style is still unmistakably their own. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-breach-proves-that-twenty-one-pilots-still-has-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricanes In A Warming World Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions. Keeping Love Alive: What Every Couple Needs To Know Love may spark a marriage but keeping it alive takes continual effort. Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why relationships feel so hard at times and how couples can improve their intimacy, connection and ability to face life’s challenges as a team. Viewpoints Explained: From Rupert To Lachlan Murdoch: The Future Of Fox And Beyond After several years of speculation, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has handed control of his global empire to his eldest son Lachlan. As the company pivots toward streaming and sports while keeping its heavy political influence intact, questions remain about whether Lachlan can maintain the same growth and profit long-term. Culture Crash: Why “Breach” Proves That Twenty One Pilots Still Has It Twenty One Pilots’ latest album blends past and present, proving their anxious, anthemic style is still unmistakably their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/hurricanes-in-a-warming-world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love may spark a marriage but keeping it alive takes continual effort. Psychologist Dr. Daphne de Marneffe explores why relationships feel so hard at times and how couples can improve their intimacy, connection and ability to face life’s challenges as a team. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/keeping-love-alive-what-every-couple-needs-to-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From disco shimmer to rock swagger, singer Sabrina Carpenter’s new album shows just how far her sound can stretch. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-what-sabrina-carpenter-learned-from-jack-antonoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-teen-reading-scores-at-a-30-year-low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need. Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Teen Reading Scores At A 30-Year-Low? High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training. Culture Crash: What Sabrina Carpenter Learned From Jack Antonoff From disco shimmer to rock swagger, singer Sabrina Carpenter’s new album shows just how far her sound can stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/part-2-food-insecurity-in-the-u-s-how-local-pantries-and-national-policy-work-in-tandem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/griefs-hidden-impact-on-the-youngest-among-us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices