Best Brock University Podcasts (2025)

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Anne Dwyer, Associate Research Professor of the Practice, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy's Center for Children and Families 32:59

19d ago32:59

32:59

Pioneers in Health Episode 14, December 19, 2024 – Anne Dwyer, Associate Research Professor of the Practice, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy's Center for Children and Families (CCF). Anne Dwyer is an Associate Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children …

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Sergeant Sarah Ashton Cirillo's Battlefield Insights and Global Dynamics 28:59

30d ago28:59

28:59

Can North Korea's military involvement significantly alter the course of the Ukraine war? Join us on Ukraine 242 as Sarah Ashton Cirillo, an American journalist turned combat medic and sergeant in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, provides an unfiltered look into the complex alliances shaping this conflict. Our candid conversation uncovers the unsettling…

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Sapphire Garcia, Founder and Executive Director, Kansas Birth Justice Society. 23:30

1M ago23:30

23:30

Pioneers in Health Episode 13, December 5, 2024 – Sapphire Garcia BS CLE CPD, founder and executive director, Kansas Birth Justice Society. Sapphire Garcia is the founder and executive director of the Kansas Birth Justice Society, a nonprofit focused on policy change and direct community support to catalyze reproductive justice and perinatal health…

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Sonja Bachus, Senior Vice President, PCA and HCCN Relations, with the National Association of Community Health Centers 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Pioneers in Health Episode 12, November 21, 2024 – Sonja Bachus BBA MJ CHCEF, Senior Vice President, PCA and HCCN Relations, National Association of Community Health Centers. Kansas native Sonja W. Bachus, BBA, MJ, CHCEF, will transition as of December 2024 from her role as CEO of the Community Care Network of Kansas (CCNKS) to serve as Senior Vice…

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Clay Wirestone, Opinion Editor, Kansas Reflector 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

Pioneers in Health Episode 11, November 7, 2024 – Clay Wirestone, Opinion Editor, Kansas Reflector. Clay Wirestone serves as Kansas Reflector's opinion editor. His work has appeared in more than 100 outlets in two dozen states. He has written columns and edited copy for newsrooms in Kansas, New Hampshire, Florida and Pennsylvania. He has also fact …

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Shannon Cotsoradis of the Buffett Early Childhood Fund 22:28

3M ago22:28

22:28

Pioneers in Health Episode 10, October 24, 2024 – Shannon Cotsoradis, Director of Policy and Strategy, Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Continuing her longstanding dedication to improving the lives of children and families, Kansas native Shannon Cotsoradis has served since 2023 as director of policy and strategy at the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, wh…

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Matt All of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas 44:44

3M ago44:44

44:44

Pioneers in Health Episode 9, October 10, 2024 – Matt All, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Matt All is the President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), the state’s largest and only locally owned health insurance provider. As a mutually owned, not-for-profit health plan, BCBSKS serves nearly one million mem…

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Krista Postai and Jason Wesco of the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas 42:51

3M ago42:51

42:51

In this episode, we hear from Krista Postai and Jason Wesco with Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) - two very innovative health leaders who have worked to improve the health of individuals and communities in southeast Kansas over the last two-plus decades and have done amazing work not only in primary, behavioral, and oral healt…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 83: Epistemic Abuse) 32:24

4M ago32:24

32:24

In this episode, Joseph and Dale talk about the epistemic challenges of young people living in 2024.By Pilgrim Faith

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Brock Slabach -National Rural Health Association 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

Brock Slabach is the COO of the National Rural Health Association and is an expert on rural health, health system delivery and payment reform, and improving access to health care. Prior to joining NRHA in 2008, Brock served as a rural hospital administrator for more than 21 years and has served on the NRHA board and the regional policy board of the…

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Benjamin Anderson - Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Benjamin Anderson is the President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, where he is responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of all operations and related activities in pursuit of organizational goals and objectives. During the four years prior to joining HRHS, Benjamin served as Vice President for Rural Health and H…

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Lindsay Ford - The Voter Network 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

Lindsay Ford is the Executive Director at The Voter Network, a Kansas-based nonprofit organization aiming to increase participation in the electoral process as a strategy to improve health outcomes. Prior to serving at The Voter Network Lindsay worked for the Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas where she oversaw policy and project management. She previous…

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April Holman -Alliance for a Healthy Kansas 35:34

5M ago35:34

35:34

April Holman is the Executive Director of the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. The Alliance was formed in 2016 to educate Kansas policy leaders and citizens about the health and economic benefits of expanding KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income children and adults. April has spent the past two decades working to improve public policy…

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John Wilson - Kansas Action for Children 26:43

6M ago26:43

26:43

With a mission to shape health, education, and economic policy that will improve the lives of Kansas children and families, Kansas Action for Children works across the political spectrum through bipartisan advocacy, partnership, and information-sharing on key issues. KAC works with policymakers, local organizations, and fellow advocates to inform s…

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Adam Barlow-Thompson - The Neighboring Movement 43:47

6M ago43:47

43:47

Adam Barlow-Thompson began his career as a local pastor in a suburban setting. In this role, he experimented with social entrepreneurship and community building and uncovered a call to express these values outside traditional church structures in a neighborhood setting. In 2015 Adam co-founded The Neighboring Movement with his wife, Ashley, and the…

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Lisse Regehr - Thrive Kansas 34:42

7M ago34:42

34:42

Lisse Regehr is the President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, a nonprofit organization that works to improve quality of life and economic conditions in Allen County, Kansas. Thrive Allen County is a countywide organization that has been instrumental in the development of more than 60 miles of new trails and routes within the past decade; lowering t…

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Podcast Learning Network: Building Your Podcast Brand Online 1:25:02

8M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

Welcome to a special mini series from the Podcast Learning Network! The Podcast Learning Network (PLN) hosted a series of expert discussion panels to explore different aspects of podcasting. This episode is a live recording of the January 19, 2024 discussion about building a podcast brand and online community. Our guest experts are: Christine Cacci…

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Podcast Learning Network: Asking & Answering Interesting Questions 1:27:39

8M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Welcome to a special mini series from the Podcast Learning Network! The Podcast Learning Network (PLN) hosted a series of expert discussion panels to explore different aspects of podcasting. This episode is a live recording of the October 19, 2023 discussion about doing interviews. Our guest experts are: Cassidy Cash is a historical map illustrator…

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The Conclusion of the Story of Euromaidan Revolution of Dignity 29:00

8M ago29:00

29:00

Journalists Alya Shandra and Bohdan Ben describe what happened on the ground during the Euromaidan Revolution of Dignity. Both participated in this historic grassroots peoples rebellion in 2014 that solidified Ukraine's pivot away from Russia towards Western Europe. Euromaidan with its preceding Orange Revolution is one of the most successful grass…

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Pioneers in Health - Intro 2:36

8M ago2:36

2:36

Welcome to the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund podcast, Pioneers in Health. We hope to bring you inspiring stories of pioneering health leaders who lead important efforts to improve health. We'll bring you guests from our state, from our nation, and from your backyard to tell their stories, how they broke new ground and changed the landscape …

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Innovating Education with Evan Rahman & Renee Venagas (Khan Academy) 37:39

9M ago37:39

37:39

In this episode, Ed and Jentre visit with Evan Rahman and Renee Venagas from Khan Academy. We discuss Khan Academy’s latest project, Khanmigo–an AI-powered personal tutor and teaching assistant. As a globally trusted education nonprofit, Khan Academy has reached hundreds of millions of users with their mission of providing a free, world-class educa…

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Sarah Ashton Cirillo: One Year Later Part Two 29:00

9M ago29:00

29:00

The second part of an interview with Sarah Ashton Cirillo an American journalist who enlisted as a combat medic in the armed forces of Ukraine. She is an American trans woman and the only American female soldier at zero line, the front-most trenches. This interview comes one year after Sarah first spoke with Ukraine 2 4 2. After being hospitalized …

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One Year Later - Sarah Ashton-Cirillo 29:00

9M ago29:00

29:00

One year after an interview with Ukraine 2 4 2, the first of a two-part interview with Sarah Ashton Cirillo an American journalist who enlisted as a combat medic in the armed forces of Ukraine. She is an American trans woman. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, she was the only transgender journalist and then the only American female soldi…

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Allyship in Community Research Part 2 56:52

9M ago56:52

56:52

In the spirit of Black History and African Heritage Month at Brock, Masters student Isabelle Hill and recent graduate Christabel Oghinan take the mic to explore what Black allyship looks like in research. They spoke with Dr. Andrea Doucet, Professor in Brock’s Department of Sociology and Canadian Research Chair in Gender, Work and Care, and recent …

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Allyship in Community Research Part 1 34:50

9M ago34:50

34:50

Welcome to a special edition of Foreword! In the spirit of Black History and African Heritage Month at Brock, Masters student Isabelle Hill and recent graduate Christabel Oghinan take the mic to explore what Black allyship looks like in research. They spoke with Dr. Andrea Doucet, Professor in Brock’s Department of Sociology and Canadian Research C…

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Mark J. Lindquist Optimism and Humanitarian Aid Two Years In 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

Mark Lindquist is a United States Air Force and Afghan war veteran. Since March of 2022, Mark has lived in Ukraine, which he calls his second home. He is on a self-directed humanitarian mission to voluntarily deliver non-lethal aid directly to Ukrainian civilians. After two years of his aid work, he gives an update. He discusses the nature of how t…

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S5E07 Exploring Brain Injury Through Theatre with Mike Griffin 48:20

10M ago48:20

48:20

Have you ever experienced a concussion? Or perhaps you know someone who has? Traumatic brain injury can cause issues with concentration, memory, balance, vision, speech, sleep, and mood. The symptoms are often invisible, can last anywhere from days to years, and can be difficult for others to comprehend. Mike Griffin, has worked with students to br…

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Poems to the invasion of Ukraine 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

Poetry by: Marianna Kiyanovska Karen Khiel Nancy Eaton Vidma Read by Kate Wallace Rogers Music: Anthem by Leonard Cohen Editing by Michael Hill-Levine Editing by Ursula RudenbergBy Anne Levine

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S5E06 The Royal Coronation with Gavin Watson 54:45

10M ago54:45

54:45

Today’s episode comes from our vault, and it is one for fans of royalty. We recorded this conversation with fourth year history student Gavin Watson last spring. Gavin found himself writing a paper on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II when the Queen passed away in the fall of 2022. Gavin’s research examines the controversial choice to televise t…

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S5E05 Life After Grad School: An Alumnae Discussion Panel 1:25:01

10M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Have you ever wondered what you can do with an MA in a Humanities subject? Dr. Elizabeth Vlossak invited two Brock alumnae, Shaunna Hubert and Francesca Patten to talk about how they have used their MA degrees in their careers in an online panel. Shaunna and Francesca shared how their degrees led them into unexpected careers, challenges they met al…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 82: The Gravity of Excellence) 41:31

10M ago41:31

41:31

In this episode, Joseph and Dale discuss the relationship of being a human to being "driven by excellence."By Pilgrim Faith

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S5E04 Preserving History at the Brown Homestead with John R. Heckman and Jess Linzel 1:31:21

11M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

In today’s crossover episode between Foreword, The Tattooed Historian, and the Brown Homestead, PhD student John R. Heckman and history MA alumna Jess Linzel take us on an audio tour of St. Catharine’s oldest house and explore what it means to preserve and study local history. Jess Linzel (BA ’18, MA ’21) is a graduate of both the BA and MA program…

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Innovating Education with La Verne Ford Wimberly 29:47

11M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, Ed and Jentre visit with Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly. Dr. Wimberly is a veteran career educator who played a role in desegregating the Tulsa Public school system. She later became the first interim African American female superintendent of TPS and has a trail of honors in her wake, including her latest honor as the inaugural recipie…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 81: God Is / R.M. Hurd & Alastair Roberts) 1:24:42

11M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

In this episode, Joseph and Dr. Alastair Roberts talk with their mutual friend, Ryan Hurd, about his recent series, "God Is."Link: https://davenantinstitute.org/god-isBy Pilgrim Faith

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S5E03 Finding a Career in Music with Nick Cooper 52:24

12M ago52:24

52:24

Nick Cooper's music career has taken him around the world and back since he graduated with a Bachelor of Music in 2017. He joins us this episode to share where his music career has taken him and the joys and challenges he found along the way. Links Nick Cooper Music (website) @Nick_Cooper_Music (Instagram) Nick Cooper on Spotify Related Episodes S2…

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Innovating Education with Danish Kurani 43:13

12M ago43:13

43:13

In this episode, Ed and Jentre visit with Danish Kurani, architect and chief designer at Kurani, an architecture studio which designs education centers, public places, and community spaces to help people connect, learn, and feel a sense of belonging Danish’s philosophy, Baaham, treats architecture as an active participant in our daily lives, and he…

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A Christian Account Of Divine Absence - With Dr. Joseph Minich 41:26

1y ago41:26

41:26

A lecture delivered in December (2023) at the South Carolina Study Center.By Pilgrim Faith

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S5E02 Sport History with Dr. Taylor McKee 53:35

1y ago53:35

53:35

How does the study of sport history help us understand our society? This episode we speak with historian Dr. Taylor McKee, Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management, about how understanding sport helps us understand our society. We discuss his research on violence and masculinity in hockey and the long history of advocating for chan…

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Innovating Education with Sal Khan 31:48

1y ago31:48

31:48

In this episode, Ed and John Brock visit with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone anywhere. Khan Academy’s content and mastery learning platform has more than 145 million registered users from around the world and has been translated into more than 50…

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S5E01 A Creative Exploration of Mortality with Dr. Linda Carreiro 1:05:46

1y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Welcome to series five! This series we will be continuing that eclectic mix of topics you’ve come to expect, but we’ll also be introducing some new episode formats as well. Our first episode this season is recorded on location in the Visual Arts gallery at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. The gallery is a teaching exhibitio…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 80: Enjoyment as Spiritual Warfare) 36:57

1y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode, Joseph and Dale talk about the importance of what C.S. Lewis calls "simple pleasures."By Pilgrim Faith

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Innovating Education with Lee Gordon 38:06

1y ago38:06

38:06

In this episode, Ed and Jentre visit with Lee Gordon. Lee is the co-founder of Hand in Hand, an Israeli non-profit organization that has created a network of integrated public schools serving Arab and Jewish children. Starting with just 50 students in 1998, Hand in Hand now has six campuses serving over 2,000 Jewish and Arab students and is making …

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 79: Mental Illness & The Living Christ / John Andrew Bryant) 58:48

1y ago58:48

58:48

In this episode, Dale and Joseph talk to John Andrew Bryant about OCD and much else.By Pilgrim Faith

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 78: Art, Hip-Hop, aNd ThE uNiVeRsE) 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

In this episode, Dale and Joseph talk about the human's relationship to art, music, and film.By Pilgrim Faith

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UKRAINE 2 4 2 :DR. TARAS KUZIO RUSSIFYING UKRAINE Part II 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

Ukrainian/ English political scientist Dr. Taras Kuzio discusses ways that Russia is seeking to destroy Ukrainian national identity and replace it with militarization and glorification of the Soviet ethos. He discusses new textbooks being used to influence children, kidnapping of children, persecution and murder of Ukrainian citizens who facilitate…

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GLOBAL POWER SHIFTS AND ALLIANCES NORTH KOREA - DR. TARAS KUZIO 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

Ukrainian political scientist Dr. Taras Kuzio discusses the global ramifications of Russias President Putins meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un in far Eastern Russia, early in September. He describes the coalition that is solidifying to support Russias invasion of Ukraine, including China, Iran and Korea, united against the West and the…

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AMBASSADOR DANIEL FRIED - CORRUPTION - DEMOCRACY - THUGGERY 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

At the beginning of September, Ukrainian Defense Minister was removed in response to allegations of corruption. Former American Ambassador Daniel Fried discusses this removal along with other internal leadership shake-ups, including the death of leaders of the Wagner military group in Russia as well as how Putin's future is tied to the outcome of h…

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Pilgrim Faith (Episode 77: Credibility, Cryptids, and Christians / Guest: Paul Nedelisky) 1:16:35

1+ y ago1:16:35

1:16:35

In this episode, we discuss the value of verbal testimony about strange things.By Pilgrim Faith

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Innovating Education with Sanjeev Arora 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

40:32

In this episode, Jentre and Ed visit with Sanjeev Arora, the director and founder of Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Health Outcomes). He is a distinguished professor in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico and the recipient of the Heinz Award for Public Policy, Rosenthal Award, and American Telemedicine Association President’s …

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Athletes are collateral damage - Dr. Taylor McKee - Brock University Canada - Sports, Olympics and more. 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

Athletes are collateral damage in Russia's war with Ukraine, according to Taylor McKee, a researcher committed to analyzing the socio-cultural intersections of sport and society. He discusses how, since 2014, the story of the Russian invasion plays out in theatres of sport as well. In this interview, the discussion focuses on the upcoming Olympic g…

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