Movies that Matter is the podcast going beyond basic film criticism to boldly explore a social issue affecting people's lives.
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A Different Lens is a bimonthly audio podcast produced by the Hampton Institute. It is hosted by the Institute’s Politics/Government Department Chair, Devon Bowers. Department chairs are interviewed each month, where articles are discussed more in-depth as well as concepts and theories relating to their specific departments. (www.hamptoninstitution.org)
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Sit down with Viewpoints each week as we report on social issues, the environment, history, food – you name it. What’s it like to give birth in prison? Could the plague resurface with climate change? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and ...
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Comedian Rick Ramos sits down and talks current theatrical releases and offers suggestions for additional movie watching choices. A film fans dream come true, WatchThis is about the art, beauty, and possibilities of cinema. Each week Ramos discusses the greatest films ever made (including those that you may have missed) as well as the artists that have created these films. He also goes further in discussing how much these films mean to him and how much they will - hopefully - mean to you. Enjoy!
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Recording from Tokyo, I have on guests to discuss social issues, politics, and what's happening in the world. It's not what people believe, but why they believe it that I find most interesting.
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Unsettled: Journeys in Truth and Conciliation builds upon the 94 calls to action of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, from the perspectives of Indigenous cohost Jessica Vandenberghe, settler cohost George Lee, and their Indigenous and settler guests. We start from the belief that conciliation in Canada is an ongoing project, individually and collectively, as the country moves beyond colonial thinking to build a nation of nations—one free of racist, pro-assimiliation policies, and ...
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This is a podcast about trends, trends in our personal lives, everyday life, and society in general.
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This podcast looks back at the pop culture of Generation X, from an African-American perspective. (Years covered: 1960-2000)
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A podcast about the womxn leaders, innovators & rebels you probably don't already know. With her trademark sassy style and a dose of insight, Tangia Renee brings you womxn of impact to discuss why they do what they do and all the ways they are changing the world. With a focus on womxn of color, we curate the stories of brilliant womxn.
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They say there's three sides to a story. One side. The other side. And, what it really is. The pop culture podcast for the people, hosted by Tony B., Rex Cruz, and Aubrey, bringing you three perspectives from the culture on hip-hop, sports, politics, social issues, race, marketing, and more, to get to the truth.
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Welcome to F Small Talk! Why should you listen? Well we’re skipping past the weather chit chat and what everyone had for dinner last night and getting right to the good stuff. After 5 years of friendship we’re still learning the little things about each other but early on we went straight to the important details, our journey through vulnerability, privilege, adversity, and much much more. Tune in as we invite top notch guests on to the show to share their amazing stories with us!
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#520 - The Substance - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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Young, Hot, Horrible - Coralie Fargeat's The Substance November brings with it a return to the theaters as I venture into the multiplex (and Mr. Chavez grabs up a streaming subscription) for Coralie Fargeat's critically acclaimed attack on Womens' Aging in Tinsel Town, the Male Gaze, Vanity, with a Twilight Zone-like look at an industry that both m…
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Lexy, Garret, and Nicole discuss Conclave and election and how we decide what our future should be. We praise the craft of the movie from the lighting to the cinematography to the costume design. We wrap our head around a movie about an election recording the day after our U.S. presidential election. We talk about how the decisions of the conclave …
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Courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg has documented some of the biggest trials of the past forty years, sketching everything cameras couldn’t capture. We speak with her about her career and her new memoir, Drawn Testimony. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/reflecting-on-four-decades-as-a-courtroom-sketch-artist Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Arturo Toscanini was one of the most celebrated and influential conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What is it about his work that has such staying power? We speak with professional cellist Darrett Adkins, and author Lucy Antek Johnson who wrote the book, This Was Toscanini. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-life-and-leg…
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#519 - Vampires, The Crow, Carrie, and Evil Dead - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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Blood - Old & New, Tragedy on the Set, Author & Director, and an Unholy Alliance Back to the Memories. This week Mr. Chavez & I return to reminiscing on the past decade with a look at episodes ranging from the History of Vampires in Cinema, the loss of Brandon Lee on the set of The Crow, the first imagining of Stephen King in Brian De Palma's Carri…
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From Citizen Kane to Memento, some of the most compelling stories unfold out of order. John Crowley's new romantic drama, We Live in Time, continues this tradition, and highlights the unique power of non-chronological storytelling. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-power-of-non-linear-storytelling Learn more about your ad ch…
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After years of expansion and a boost from COVID vaccines, many chain pharmacies are struggling to keep the doors open. Can giants like Walgreens and CVS survive the shifting tides of consumer habits? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-so-many-pharmacies-closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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We know so much about the men of the American Civil War, but the women who played pivotal roles are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott Kahler decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/spies-and-soldiers-the-roles-women-held-…
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During the height of the COVID pandemic, millions of people worked remotely. But four years later, many employees have continued to work from home long after restrictions have eased. Now, as employers like Amazon push for a return to the office, many employees are hesitant to go back. We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look lik…
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Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.
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There’s something undeniably fun about looking through someone else’s eyes at where the future might take us. It’s long been the appeal of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, and now Amazon is giving readers a similar experience in a series of six short novellas called the Forward collection. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-on…
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Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-fed-up-with-dating-apps-youre-not-alone-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#518 - Creepshow 2 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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A$$Holes Learn a Lesson - Michael Gornick's Creepshow 2 This week Mr. Chavez & I close out our Annual Halloween episodes with a look at 1987s Creepshow follow-up Creepshow 2 - already creatively innovative. Although not a great film - and lacking the charm, inventiveness, and professionalism of the original - Michael Gornick's (taking over director…
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In the 1980s, 25-year-old medical student Mimi Zieman seized 'the opportunity of a lifetime' as the team doctor for a Mount Everest expedition. She shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/one-doctors-adventure-i…
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Engaging students in elementary and high schools has become increasingly challenging post-pandemic, with nearly half of Gen Z students reporting feeling disengaged in the classroom. We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental …
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Justin, Stacy, and Lexy discuss The Wild Robot and the trope of unexpected parenthood. We praise the movie's animation and emotional beats. We also discuss the time-honored trope of a childless loner finding themselves accidentally a parent. We find the movie still finds unexplored territory, surprising us with a more modern view of motherhood. The…
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In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem’s Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-beyond-the-big-screen-horror-novels-that-outshine-the-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one community transformed its library into a community hub, providing free Wi-Fi access to residents affected by power outages. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-public-spaces-prov…
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#517 - King on Screen - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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Ribbon of Darkness: Daphné Baiwir's King on Screen The Halloween Season is coming to a close. Mr. Chavez & I are concluding with a look at the prolific and celebrated novelist, Stephen King. First we begin with a look at Daphné Baiwir's 2022 - French/Belgian financed - Documentary, King on Screen. More a talking head celebration of Stephen King's f…
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As the cost of living in the United States continues to rise, more seniors are choosing to stretch their retirement savings by moving abroad. We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/golden-years-abroad-why-more-seniors-are…
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After working for years as an OB/GYN for inmates at San Francisco Jail, author Carolyn Sufrin wanted to tell the story of the women she helped. She talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/pregnant-and-incarcerated-childbi…
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We cover the new film by Francis Ford Coppola, “Megalopolis”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-confusing-mess-that-is-megalopolis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor AURN
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This year, many students started classes with one big change: no more cellphones or smartwatches allowed in the classroom. This new policy is gaining steam in districts across the country, but have left some parents asking, “Is this really necessary?” Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-classrooms-be-cellphone-free-s…
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Old Fangs for a New Monster: Terrence Fisher's Dracula aka Horror of Dracula October continues to roll along. This week Mr. Chavez & I dive into the world of English Horror with 1958's Dracula aka Horror of Dracula. Although a flawed film that feels lazily directed, Terrence Fisher's film is our introduction to one of the great Dracula's of the Sil…
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We all want answers to the complicated questions in life, but sometimes just asking the questions are enough to make us think deeply about our lives and our world. We talk to a man who has made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers, or where the resolution changes depending upon our age or circumstances. He tells us…
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There are some items of clothing that truly never go out of style. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a classic black dress, these pieces transform with the vibe and trends of each decade. Fashion writer and author of The Ten Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history. Learn More: https://viewpoi…
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Phantoms of the Field: Kaneto Shindō's Onibaba From time to time, Mr. Chavez & I stumble on what can lovingly be referred to as "hidden cinematic gems". A few weeks ago we discovered (for ourselves, at least) a rarely seen "cult classic" - Herk Harvey's Carnival of Souls. As we continue our look into the Horror genre we discover another film that d…
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We highlight some of our favorite scary movies, from extremely jarring to a more, moderate scare. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-favorite-fall-film-picks-both-old-new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor AURN
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We cover a growing crisis up north on the U.S.-Canada border. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-illegal-border-crossings-are-on-the-rise-its-not-where-you-think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor AURN
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From rising oceans to never-ending heat waves, millions of adults and families are uprooting their lives to find refuge away from climate change and its devastating effects. We speak with two guests this week about this growing issue and the lack of action happening within our government. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-lesser-known-con…
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October is peak season for scary movies, skeletons and all things undead. We speak with author and professor Jeremy Dauber about the deeper roots of the American horror genre and how, often, these works showcase a larger narrative on society at that time. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/why-we-love-horror-the-cultural-societal-ties-behind-t…
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We sit down with writer and Hampton contributor Peter S. Baron to discuss the history of America's support for Israel, why the US continues to prop up Israel, and if the tide is turning. We also touch on the recent killing of key Hezbollah members by Israel and the fall out from that. Shownotes Palestine: The Human Cost of Capitalist Exploitation I…
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We discuss a new release on Netflix that had its fair share of production disruptions over the last few years. However, now that it’s out, it’s jumped to the top of Netflix lists and, in our eyes, is a great drama to watch on a night in. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-have-you-seen-the-popular-netflix-film-rebel-ridge Learn m…
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If you’re single, on dating apps and frustrated, you’re not alone. We cover the confusing world of forming connections online. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-single-but-dont-know-where-to-mingle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor AURN
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Nicole, Adam, Garret, Justin, and Lexy discuss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the trend of capitalizing on nostalgia in movies. In part II, we discuss what we term "legacy sequels" or the sequel that comes decades afer the original. We explore whether the audiences are demanding these sequels or if the studios are pushing them. Website Store YouTube F…
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#514 - House - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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Seven Bloody Schoolgirls: Nobuhiko Obayashi's House There are times when reputation precedes a viewing yet nothing can really prepare you for what you are about to see. Recently Mr. Chavez & I continued our dive into the Halloween Holiday Season with a search for new, frightening, strange, and acclaimed films. This week we stumbled on Nobuhiko Obay…
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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 idl…
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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-…
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S4 E6: Diversity Destigmatized—How an Online Universe Celebrates Our Differences and Decolonizes Our Thinking, feat. Nicole Weatherly
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Nicole Weatherly's deep connection to the art and genius of her brother, his challenges and his unique essence underpin the space for change she's created under the banner Superstar X. Cohosts Jessica Vandenberghe and George Lee talk with Nicole about what makes her and her website tick, on the eve of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliat…
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Episode #188: Elections in Venezuela with Eli Morey
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Today we sit down with writer and activist Eli Morey to discuss the late July elections in Venezuela, how the US has responded, the internal going ons in the country, and Venezuela-Argentina relations. Shownotes Debunking myths about Venezuela: What’s really going on? Venezuela Presidential Election: International Organizations Call on Authorities …
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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/adc…
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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/adchoicesPor AURN
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#513 - Carnival of Souls - WatchThis W/RickRamos
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Ghost Dance for the Organ Girl: Herk Harvey's Carnival of Souls This week Mr. Chavez & I continue our celebration of the Halloween season with a little-seen and incredibly influential cult film from 1962, Herk Harvey's Carnival of Souls. This is truly discovering diamonds in the landfill. Herk Harvey - a director and producer of industrial and educ…
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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 in…
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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 …
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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/adchoicesPor AURN
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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.…
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