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Ever heard someone say “unalive” and wondered where it came from? It’s not just internet slang anymore—it’s part of how young people talk. Aleksic explains why these odd-sounding words keep popping up. Curious? Listen to the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/KkrV50Z5WGp
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Teresa Coady’s research reveals how modern construction is often driven by economic interests rather than long-term community needs. Discover her insights and the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/Caz650Z5WFP #SustainableBuilding #ConstructionResearch #CommunityNeeds
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Low-wage employees in many workplaces still lack the power to demand safer conditions. Even when they speak up, Parady notes, the fear of losing their job is real. #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeRights #LaborRights Learn more in our latest episode: ow.ly/iekA50Z2tFv
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Ever wonder why money feels so personal? For some, it’s safety. For others, it’s freedom—or maybe just a nagging sense you should be doing more. Lev Mandel has spent years untangling these feelings, and his story might sound a lot like yours. Listen in: ow.ly/xTHT50Z2tqf
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🥵 Ever wonder how serious heat-related illnesses can get? Pamela Walaski from the American Society of Safety Professionals says it’s not just about heat rash or cramps—sometimes things can take a turn fast. Hear her tips for staying safe in the heat. ow.ly/N7oc50Z2tzb
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While this verdict came just this past April, Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged all the way back in 2010. So why did this lawsuit take so long? Parker says one particular artist and tour exposed the company’s glaring flaws… Hear the full story: ow.ly/cFI250Z0jBZ
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Why are concert tickets so expensive? Much of it comes down to Live Nation and Ticketmaster. For years, they’ve faced accusations of monopolizing the industry and driving up prices for fans. 🎟️💸 #MusicMonopoly #LiveMusic Want the full story? ow.ly/fe1L50Z0jvX
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We often celebrate the powerful stories of wrongfully convicted inmates finally finding justice. But what about the cases where the guilty slip through the cracks and walk free? Uncover the untold side of the justice system on Viewpoints Radio. Listen now: ow.ly/tFoQ50Z0jq2
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More protein isn’t always better. According to Joan Salge-Blake, loading up on the ingredient while cutting back too heavily on carbs and fats is counterintuitive. Hear the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/pMKn50YWFRM
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Fast-food chains like Subway, Starbucks And Chipotle are also getting in on the trend with new “high-protein” menu items. Christopher Gardner can’t wrap his head around the constant protein mania. #HealthyEating #DietTalk Hear the full story: ow.ly/BOrz50YWFJQ
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If you’re unfamiliar with the term, white collar crime is an umbrella category for non-violent, financially motivated offenses. The phrase itself was coined almost a 100 years ago by a man named Edwin Sutherland. Hear the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/ZqMk50YWFBN
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Jim Glover remembers how hard it used to be to sell native goldenrod flowers. Goldenrods are native North American flowers that have long, green stems topped with clusters of bright, yellow flowers. #PlantLovers #SustainableGardening #NativeFlowers ow.ly/rNCR50YTysQ
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It’s less about what you want to grow, and more about what actually belongs in that space. Even small changes like how you water your plants can lead to better results over time. #PlantLovers #GreenThumb #SustainableGardening #PlantCare #GardeningTips ow.ly/xwbV50YTyns
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Scientists don’t all agree on where that should happen first: the moon or mars. The moon may be closer but building a lasting settlement there poses its own challenges. #SpaceSettlement #MarsOrMoon #LunarBase #SpaceScience Hear the full story: ow.ly/R12R50YTy96
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Why do we keep reaching for the stars—even when space travel is risky, costly, and tough? For some, the answer is simple. 🚀 #SpaceTravel #SpaceExploration Hear the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/Rzyu50YPatH
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In the Northeast, Jim Glover has watched this same shift from a different perspective. His business supplies plants to retail garden centers across the region, from Philadelphia to Boston, with a growing emphasis on native varieties. Hear the full story: ow.ly/6V4g50YPa7w
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🌻 🐝 Ginny Stibolt spent decades reworking her own landscape with native plants and believes a garden can be both beneficial and visually appealing at the same time. #GardenDesign #PlantLovers #NativeGardening #GardenLife 🪴🐦‍⬛ Hear the full story: ow.ly/EnPe50YP9Uc
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Dorothy Roberts had mixed feelings and questioned whether her entire childhood and family unit were just part of her father’s research. She remembers discovering a file numbered two-hundred-twenty-four among the interviews he conducted with children. ow.ly/5oO850YLksz
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Vanessa Edward’s work breaks down the dozens of verbal, non-verbal, and vocal cues. These are all invisible signals that most people pick up on naturally. One place to start is by noticing the cues that may be working against you. Hear the full story: ow.ly/1J9w50YLkpb
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It’s important as a patient to stay on top of yearly check in’s and scans. Even if nothing seems wrong. Shannon Miller says she might not have caught her cancer as early if she had skipped that last minute appointment. Hear the full story: ow.ly/Rn7Z50YHecN
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