Best Clinica Podcasts (2024)

1
EP 138 | Dr. Max Cuevas, CEO of Clinicas de Salud del Valle de Salinas 30:35

3h ago30:35

30:35

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Max Cuevas, CEO of Clinicas de Salud del Valle de Salinas, a string of non-profit and low-cost medical clinics sprinkled throughout the central coast and Salinas valley. They talk about the lack of health care insurance coverage, the high cost of health care, and an innovative project being run by the CSVS that …

1
Episode 41: Sodalitates Academicae 1:03:54

43m ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this episode, we talk about academic societies, professional organizations, and academic advocacy groups, focusing primarily on the discipline of psychology. What are their roles and responsibilities? Is it necessary for researchers to join such organizations? And should we bring back scholarly soirees? Enjoy. Shownotes The Royal Society Royal S…

1
Episode 40: Tabula de Ethicis Recensionibus 1:13:28

4d ago1:13:28

1:13:28

In this episode, we discuss review boards for research with human subjects. Are they necessary? Are they efficient? Are scientists well equipped to make judgements about ethics? And are economists more ethical than psychologists? Shownotes Whitney, S. N. (2015). Balanced ethics review: A guide for institutional review board members. Springer. Schra…

1
EP 137 | Neal Griffin, Wisconsin-based novelist, reporter and retired law enforcement officer 45:24

12d ago45:24

45:24

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Neal Griffin, about the retired police lieutenant's latest career enhancement -- going from peace officer to crime novelist to beat reporter for a local Wisconsin newspaper. They talk about storytelling, journalism, politics and the state of modern-day policing among other topics.…

1
Episode 39: Activismus 1:13:10

25d ago1:13:10

1:13:10

In this episode, we discuss activism in science. How do political and personal values affect science? When is activism just part of the job? And should one be careful about activism in the classroom? Enjoy. Shownotes: Frisby, C. L., Redding, R. E., & O’Donohue, W. T. (2023). Ideological and Political Bias in Psychology: An Introduction. In Ideologi…

1
EP 136 | Arnold Torres, Sacramento-based policy analyst, Spanish-language radio host, and political commentator 1:35:09

1M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Arnold Torres, about the state of American politics, the various challenges facing the country's 62 million Latinos, and the dangerous times in which we live now that Donald Trump has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants -- most of whom are Latino.…

1
Episode 38 - Replicatio - II 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode, we continue our discussion of replications. We talk about how to analyze replication studies, which studies are worth replicating, and what is the status of replications in other scientific disciplines. Shownotes Mack, R. W. (1951). The Need for Replication Research in Sociology. American Sociological Review, 16(1), 93–94. https://…

1
Episode 37: Replicatio - I 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

In the next two episodes, we will discuss replication studies, which are essential to building reliable scientific knowledge. Shownotes Mack, R. W. (1951). The Need for Replication Research in Sociology. American Sociological Review, 16(1), 93–94. https://doi.org/10.2307/2087978 Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psycho…

1
Prologus 37: Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research (N. C. Smith) 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research. American Psychologist, 25(10), 970–975. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0029774By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
Episode 36: Leges Eponymae 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

In this episode, we discuss a fun mix of eponymous laws, which are laws named after individuals who postulate them. Shownotes Campbell, D. T. (1979). Assessing the impact of planned social change. Evaluation and Program Planning, 2(1), 67–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(79)90048-X Merton, R. K. (1995). The Thomas Theorem and the Matthews Effe…

1
EP 135 | Bob Harrison, Director of Command College, Researcher for RAND Corporation, former police chief and co-host of a podcast 49:20

3M ago49:20

49:20

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Bob Harrison, director of Command College, researcher for RAND Corporation and former police chief in three different California cities. They discuss policing in the modern era, the recent round of protests on university campuses and what the public thinks of the police when its time to restore order.…

1
Episode 35: Praedictio Clinica Versus Statistica 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this final episode of the three-part series on the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul Meehl, we discuss lectures 6-8, which cover the ten obfuscating factors in "soft areas" of psychology and a host of advice Meehl provides for researchers, reviewers, editors, and educators on how to improve practice. Shownotes Krefeld-Schwalb, A., Sugerm…

1
EP 134 | Martin Mares, Founder and Executive Director of the Ivy League Project; Parlier Unified School Board Member 42:15

3M ago42:15

42:15

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Martin Mares, founder and executive director of the Ivy League Project -- a unique leadership initiative that has taken thousands of high school students from migrant and working-class backgrounds to visit Ivy League and other selective universities -- with remarkable results.…

1
Episode 34: Aestimatio et Emendatio Theoriarum 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

In this episode, we continue the discussion of Meehl's Philosophy of Psychology course, focusing on lectures 3, 4, and 5. Shownotes The quote "Don't make a mockery of honest ad-hockery" is probably from Clark Glymour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Glymour Good, I. J. (1965). The Estimation of Probabilities: An Essay on Modern Bayesian Methods…

1
EP 133 | Ray Suarez, author; radio/podcast/TV host; former senior correspondent for the PBS Newshour 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, veterano Latino journalist Ray Suarez, about his new book on immigration, "We Are Home: Becoming American In The 21st Century." Touching on history and politics, they discuss all that immigrants from all over the world give to the United States, and what the United States takes in return.…

1
Prologus 34: Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science (Faust & Meehl) 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
Episode 33: Risicae Theoreticae et Asterisci Tabulares 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Video lectures: https://meehl.umn.edu/video Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8 Serlin, R. C., & Lapsley, D. K. (1985). Rationality in psychological research: The g…

1
La Clínica Gratuita de Riverside: Voluntariado y atención sanitaria a la comunidad 22:18

3M ago22:18

22:18

Este episodio promueve la Clínica Gratuita de Riverside (RFC, por sus siglas en inglés), una clínica comunitaria dirigida por estudiantes del sur de los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino. La RFC tiene como objetivo conectar a miembros de la comunidad con servicios integrales de atención médica y al mismo tiempo, involucrar a estudiantes que ti…

1
Riverside Free Clinic: Volunteer Engagement and Community Healthcare 17:09

4M ago17:09

17:09

This episode promotes the Riverside Free Clinic (RFC), a community clinic led by Southern Inland Empire students. The RFC aims to connect community members with wrap-around healthcare services while engaging students eager to serve their community. Join Stephanie Sandoval, a Health Educator, and Selina Hernandez, a Community Relations Specialist at…

1
Prologus 33: Paul E. Meehl 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

In advance of the next three episodes discussing the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul E. Meehl, we present a brief reading from his autobiography in A history of psychology in autobiography. Meehl, P. E. (1989). Paul E. Meehl. In G. Lindzey (Ed.), A history of psychology in autobiography (Vol. 8, pp. 337–389). Stanford, CA: Stanford Univer…

1
Episode 32: Impartialitas 1:01:55

4M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

In this episode, we discuss objectivity and disinterestedness in science. We talk about norms, values, interests, and objectivity in research practice, peer review, and hiring decisions. Is it possible to be completely objective? Is objectivity a feature of epistemic products or epistemic processes? And most importantly, how would you objectively r…

1
EP 132 | Melissa Vela Williamson, San Antonio-based Public Relations Specialist and author 56:13

4M ago56:13

56:13

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Melissa Vela Williamson, a San Antonio-based public relations specialist. She is the author of “Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Need to Know.” They discuss the science of communications, the Latino community, and how to get America talking again.…

1
Episode 31: Criticismus 1:15:58

4M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

In this episode, we discuss the role of criticism in science. When is criticism constructive as opposed to obsessive? What are the features of fair and useful scientific criticism? And should we explicitly teach junior researchers to both give and accept criticism? Shownotes: Babbage, C. (1830). Reflections on the Decline of Science in England: And…

1
EP 131 | Dr. Yasmin Davidds, CEO & Founder of the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute 57:50

5M ago57:50

57:50

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Yasmin Davidds, a Los Angeles-based organizational psychologist with additional certification in emotional intelligence. A popular speaker, negotiating specialist, and expert on women and leadership, Davidds is the author of several books including, most recently, the forthcoming: "Graciously Assertive: How Beco…

1
Episode 30: Theoria Aedificans - Pars II 56:27

5M ago56:27

56:27

In this episode, we continue discussing Dubin’s 8-step method for theory building. We discuss the measurement of theoretical constructs, using logical propositions to make falsifiable predictions from theories, and the importance of specifying boundary conditions. Shownotes Jaccard, J., & Jacoby, J. (2010). Theory Construction and Model-building Sk…

1
EP 130 | Veronica Navarrette, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), Montessori-trained Teacher 41:03

6M ago41:03

41:03

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Veronica Navarrette -- his Mexican-born wife, and better 7/8 -- about her long career helping kids on the margins as a bilingual Montessori-trained, certified academic language therapist, dyslexia specialist and speech & language pathologist.By Cloudcast

1
Episode 29: Theoria Aedificans - Pars I 52:26

6M ago52:26

52:26

In this episode we discussed the 8-step method of theory building proposed by Robin Dubin in his classic 1969 book Theory Building. Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Free Press. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/160506.html Lynham, S. A. (2002). Quantitative Research and Theory Building: Dubin’s Method. Advances in Developin…

1
Episode 28: Scientia Cumulativa 1:12:04

6M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

In this episode, we discuss the barriers to cumulative science, including inconsistent measurement tools, overreliance on single studies, and the large volume of research publications. Can replications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and prospective meta-analyses help us solve this issue? Can AI solve all our problems? And do most scientists tre…

1
Prologus 28: Chaos in the Brickyard (B. K. Forscher) 5:40

6M ago5:40

5:40

A reading of:Forscher, B. K. (1963). Chaos in the Brickyard. Science, 142(3590), 339–339. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.142.3590.339By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
EP 129 | David Telisman, communications and marketing specialist, founder and CEO of David Telisman Communications, LLC 48:37

6M ago48:37

48:37

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews David Telisman -- his cousin through marriage -- about branding, messaging, and storytelling about issues ranging from mental health awareness to the experience of being Jewish in America post Oct 7.By Cloudcast

1
Episode 27: Vocans Ictus Tuos - Pars II 59:29

6M ago59:29

59:29

In today’s episode, we continue our conversation about preregistration. How flexible can we be when we preregister, without increasing flexibility in our analysis? How well do people preregister, and what does a good preregistration look like? And how do we deal with deviations from preregistrations? Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Fre…

1
Overcoming Language Barriers: Qualified Interpreters, the Key to Health Equity 16:02

6M ago16:02

16:02

Get ready to tune in to another exciting episode of Healthy Disruptions – the podcast about health and health inequity across diverse communities in Southern California. With its recent recognition as one of the top 15 podcasts in Riverside by Feedspot, you know you're in for a treat. So, don't miss out - visit Feedspot for more information. This e…

1
Superar las barreras del idioma: intérpretes calificados, la clave para la equidad en salud 17:39

6M ago17:39

17:39

Este episodio analizará las disparidades en la salud y las implicaciones de las barreras lingüísticas en la salud. Descargo de responsabilidad: entendemos que Southern Inland Empire es diverso y se hablan muchos idiomas. Sin embargo, en este episodio discutiremos principalmente las barreras que existen para la comunidad de habla hispana. La utiliza…

1
Episode 26: Vocans Ictus Tuos - Pars I 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

In this two part episode we discuss the fine art of preregistration. We go back into the history of preregistration, its evolution, and current use. Do we preregister to control the Type 1 error rate, or to show that we derived our prediction from theory a priori? Can and should we preregister exploratory or secondary data analysis? And how severe …

1
EP 128 | Jean Twenge, PhD, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and Author 44:26

7M ago44:26

44:26

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews fellow Generation X'er Jean Twenge, PhD -- a renowned national expert, speaker, and consultant on the generations -- about some of what she has learned over 30 years of looking at generational differences, her new book, and what it's like to be a Gen X'er raising three Gen Z'ers.…

1
Episode 25: Reverentia Ad Auctoritatem 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

In the first episode of 2024, we discuss the double-edged sword: reverence to authority. Should scientists respect others on whose shoulders they stand? Or should they be wary of appeal to authority? How should scientists deal with other sources of authority in science, like for example, the government or academic societies? And how can we differen…

1
EP 127 | Julio Ricardo Varela, writer, journalist, founder of LatinoRebels.com and MSNBC Opinion Columnist 59:21

8M ago59:21

59:21

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Julio Ricardo Varela -- a Harvard-educated Latino journalist, with roots in Puerto Rico -- about the media, politics, the Latino community and the issues surrounding the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay.By Cloudcast

1
Prologus 25: The Fixation of Belief (C. S. Peirce) 32:52

7M ago32:52

32:52

The Fixation of Belief. Charles S. Peirce. Popular Science Monthly 12 (November 1877), 1-15. http://peirce.org/writings/p107.htmlBy Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
Episode 24: Contra Creativitatem Epistolae - Pars II 42:20

8M ago42:20

42:20

In this second installment of The Anticreativity Letters, we continue discussing the Tempter's tactics for stifling creativity and how to overcome them.By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
EP 126 | Jeff Hall, Sam Taylor, and Tania Ruedas-Ortiz from "Our National Conversation" -- a digital media organization run by Generation Z 48:26

8M ago48:26

48:26

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Jeff Hall, Sam Taylor, and Tania Ruedas-Ortiz from "Our National Conversation" -- a new digital media organization run by Generation Z that aims to fix what's broken in the Fourth Estate and get Americans talking in a civilized way.By Cloudcast

1
Episode 23: Contra Creativitatem Epistolae - Pars I 48:07

8M ago48:07

48:07

In the first of a two-part episode, we discuss The Anticreativity Letters by Richard Nisbett, in which a senior "tempter" advises a junior tempter on ways to prevent a young psychologist from being a productive and creative scientist. Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psych…

1
Prologus 23: The Anticreativity Letters (R. E. Nisbett) 35:55

8M ago35:55

35:55

A reading of: Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psychologist, 45(9), 1078–1082. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.45.9.1078By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
Episode 22: Magisterium 57:28

9M ago57:28

57:28

In today’s episode, we discuss the role of mentorship in academia. What are the characteristics of a good mentor-mentee relationship? What are the qualities of good mentors and good mentees? Does mentorship play a role in the development of scientific knowledge? And could mentors and mentees benefit from couples therapy? Note: D.I.H.C is pronounced…

1
Círculos de Sanación: Sanación del Trauma de las Comunidades Latinas 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

Este episodio cubrirá el impacto de Healing Circles, especialmente en las comunidades latinas. Descargo de responsabilidad: Entendemos que hay Latino/a/x/e pero en este podcast nos referiremos al colectivo como Latinx. La comunidad latina experimenta muchas barreras para acceder a los servicios de salud mental. Según la Administración de Servicios …

1
Healing Circles: Healing Trauma of Latin Communities 22:31

9M ago22:31

22:31

This episode will cover the impact of Healing Circles especially on Latinx communities. Disclaimer: We understand that there are Latino/a/x/e but in this podcast, we will be referring to the collective as Latinx. The Latinx community experiences many barriers to accessing mental health services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se…

1
EP 125 | Nely Galan, independent TV producer/former TV network executive/podcast host/author 51:45

9M ago51:45

51:45

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Nely Galan -- a Latina powerhouse who he first met 29 years ago, and whose remarkable life and career he has followed ever since. Born in Cuba, Galan arrived in the United States at age 5. She's been striving and achieving ever since. As a TV producer, network executive, author, real estate investor, and podcast hos…

1
Episode 21: Verifica Sed Confide 55:08

9M ago55:08

55:08

In this episode, we discuss the role of trust in science. Why should we verify but trust other scientists? What are the prerequisites for building trust within the scientific community? Who is ultimately responsible for verifying our claims and practices that bolster those claims? And should we give personality tests to everyone who enters academia…

1
Prologus 21: Role of Trust in Knowledge (J. Hardwig) 46:57

9M ago46:57

46:57

In advance of our episode Verify but Trust, a reading of John Hardwig's paper The Role of Trust in Science. Hardwig, J. (1991). The role of trust in knowledge. The Journal of Philosophy, 88(12), 693–708.By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

1
EP 124 | Wendy Patrick, attorney, TV commentator, speaker and author 29:31

10M ago29:31

29:31

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his friend, Wendy Patrick -- a prosecutor, TV commentator, speaker and author -- about the topic of her new book: how to use the Bible's teachings to make better choices in life, love and friendship.By Cloudcast

1
Episode 20: Recensio Aequalium 1:12:06

10M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

In today’s episode, we discuss the peer review process---its history, its present, and its future. How does peer review work? How long has it existed in its current form? Should reviews be open and signed? Should reviewers be paid for their hard labor? Should we just abandon the peer review process, or does it have a positive role to play? Shownote…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Clinica Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide