Best School of Sociology Podcasts (2024)

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"Origami in the Library" with Wendy Garland 34:18

1d ago34:18

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I was fortunate enough to work with Wendy on the AASL Member Engagement Committee. There, I learned she is a dedicated, hard-working individual who gets stuff done. And on top of that, she does amazing things for her students! Check out her materials on getting an origami program going in her library! Guest: Wendy Garland, Librarian Grade(s) Taught…

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When Every Second Counts: Advances in Cardiac Care 48:49

4d ago48:49

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Every second counts when it comes to treating patients in cardiac arrest — which is why researchers and health care professionals are working constantly to find faster and better ways of delivering care. We hear about some of the latest advancements, from a new generation of networked AEDs to high- and low-tech innovations in treating heart disease…

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EP151 Danger in Disguise: Uncovering Environmental Toxins with Dr. Jack Caravanos 36:30

5d ago36:30

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In this episode we speak with Dr. Jack Caravanos, a renowned expert in environmental health, to uncover the hidden threats that pollution poses to public health. From lead and mercury contamination to the long-lasting effects of industrial waste, Dr. Caravanos reveals how these invisible toxins infiltrate our everyday lives and the global food chai…

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Navigating Autism in School 48:54

11d ago48:54

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What's the best educational setting for my child to learn and grow? It's a question many parents contemplate, but it's an especially difficult question for parents of autistic kids. We explore the often unseen challenges these kids face at school, the battles parents face advocating for change, and what experts say could actually make a difference.…

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"Comics as Artifacts" with Tim Smyth 36:11

15d ago36:11

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Tim Smyth is a school-librarian-by-association. We've known each other since I met him at a school librarian conference where Tim was presenting on the importance of having comics and graphic novels in classrooms and school libraries. He and I are definintely on the same page! Here, Tim shares a lesson that is near and dear to his heart, and his wo…

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What It Takes to Treat Serious Mental Illness 48:44

18d ago48:44

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We explore what it takes to recover from serious mental illness, with stories about how a patient's decades-long relationship with his psychiatrist helped him overcome severe depression, how a new crisis response program balances safety with providing help to those experiencing mental health emergencies, and how Patrick Kennedy went from politician…

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EP150 The Texts to Inspire Program with Matilda Melkonian and Issy Torney 27:27

20d ago27:27

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Join us as we chat with Matilda Melkonian (GPH '24) and Issy Torney (MPH student), Health Promotion Assistants at NYU's Student Health Center. Discover the extensive resources available to students, including the innovative "Texts to Inspire" program, which offers confidential, motivational texts to support well-being. Matilda and Issy provide esse…

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Manga & Comic Con Project-Based Learning with Ashley Hawkins 1:00:49

22d ago1:00:49

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Ashley is one of my first stops when I am trying to expand my knowledge of manga, and I was very excited when she shared out this lesson on social media. She is also one of the authors of a book for educators on incorporating manga into schools! This lesson has my brain buzzing with all the possibilities - I hope you enjoy learning about it! Guest:…

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The Healing Power of Music 50:19

25d ago50:19

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You've heard that music is the language of the soul — but could it also be a treatment for the body? On this episode, we explore some of the latest science on the healing power of our favorite tunes, from how they affect our brains, to why they improve our workouts, to the promise they show in treating illnesses like epilepsy and Parkinson's. Learn…

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What Teeth Tell us About Survival on Earth 30:20

28d ago30:20

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Zoologist Bill Schutt argues that teeth were pivotal to the success of vertebrate animals, they're power tools for survival. His latest book is "Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans." On this podcast extra, Schutt explains why teeth are key to understanding evolution; the controversy over fluoride in water; and why people once…

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The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Behavior 49:49

1M ago49:49

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There are countless hidden forces that affect how we behave, the choices that we make, and the general shape of our lives. On this episode, we take a deep dive into some of those forces. We hear stories about mirroring and how it affects our interactions, whether implicit bias trainings actually work, and how hierarchies influence productivity. Lea…

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EP149 Fitness, Sociology, and Public Health with Leroy Akoto 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

Join us as we speak with Leroy Akoto, an MPH student studying Public Health Policy and former personal trainer turned public health advocate. Leroy shares how his early experiences in fitness and nutrition sparked a deep passion for helping others, ultimately leading him to pursue sociology and public health. We explore his commitment to addressing…

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Virtual Worlds, Virtual Lives 48:41

1M ago48:41

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On this encore episode of The Pulse - We're in a major technological revolution where artificial intelligence, gaming, and virtual reality are allowing us to create and enter totally new spaces and have new experiences.But as these worlds grow bigger, more intense, and more consuming, they're also raising questions about what this new future will l…

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The Promise and Future of Psychedelics Research 49:06

2M ago49:06

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Interest in using psychedelics for mental health treatments has taken off in recent years — but the field was just dealt a major blow on August 9, when the Food and Drug Administration rejected a bid by Lykos Therapeutics to approve the first-ever MDMA treatment for PTSD. The agency said it needed more research to show that the drug was safe and ef…

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EP148 Empowering Communities in Cameroon with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare, Master of Public Health student concentrating in Social and Behavioral Sciences. From her childhood dreams of becoming a pediatrician to leading medical drives in Cameroon, Zoe-Marie's journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. Learn how she overcame learning disabilitie…

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The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration 48:57

2M ago48:57

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We've only been able to harness the cold for our benefit for a little over 100 years, but innovations like refrigeration and air conditioning have completely transformed the way we live and eat. A massive cold chain makes it possible to buy salmon from Alaska, grapes from Chile, and cheese from Italy; to have sushi in Kansas and ice cream in the su…

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Asking for Help 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Asking for help is hard. It can make us feel vulnerable, like we're sharing too much or admitting weakness. It can also stoke fears about our relationships and sense of self-worth — am I being a burden? Will they resent me later? What if they say no? And yet, the ability to ask for help is an important life skill that not only helps us survive, but…

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EP147 Global Health Strategies in Nairobi with Lee-Ann Lugg and Natalia Ramon 39:35

2M ago39:35

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In this episode we explore the transformative journey of Master of Public Health students Natalia Ramon and Lee-Ann Lugg. They share their immersive experience in Nairobi, Kenya, where they partnered with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and Strathmore Business School (SBS) for a unique study abroad course called Behaviora…

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Sharks — From Fear to Fascination 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce predators have been swimming in our oceans for hundreds of millions of years, standing the test of time as they survived all five of Earth's mass extinction events. Now, though, many of them face unprecedented threats, from overfishing to climate chang…

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How Money Shapes Medicine 48:49

3M ago48:49

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Health care is a billion dollar industry in the U.S. — one of the biggest in the country. The business aspect of medicine is an invisible force in the doctor's office that shapes treatment decisions and care. As patients, financial worries can affect whether we go to the doctor in the first place, make us suspicious of expensive procedures, or even…

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EP146 The PQAR Experience: Mentorship, Research, and Growth 24:04

3M ago24:04

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In this episode we explore the transformative experiences of Abena Dinizulu and Stephanie Perez, two distinguished participants of the Pathways into Quantitative Aging Research (PQAR) program. They share their journeys through this rigorous six-week program, discussing how it equipped them with vital research skills, fostered professional growth, a…

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Unearthing the Secrets of Volcanoes and Rocks 48:36

3M ago48:36

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It's easy to forget that the earth below us is always changing and shifting — but sometimes, we get a dramatic demonstration of exactly that, like with the recent eruptions of a volcano in Iceland. Volcanoes can devastate and destroy, but they're also an integral part of our planet's history and even evolution. And the same goes for the rocks benea…

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Degrees of Freedom 49:12

3M ago49:12

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On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Freedom sounds great as an idea. Who doesn't want to be free to do what they want? But when you take a closer look, freedom becomes more complicated. What does it really mean to be free — and how free can we be? On this encore episode, we'll look at freedom from different perspectives. We'll talk with a neuroscient…

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How Amazon Revolutionized Shopping and Changed the World 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Amazon caught the wave of the early internet at a time when very few people even understood what the internet was. Launched in a garage 30 years ago, the company has grown from its humble beginnings to a global powerhouse that has expanded into all kinds of sectors, everything from cloud computing to health care. Founder Jeff Bezos wanted Amazon to…

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EP145 Shaping the Future of Global Health at NYU with Dr. Mark Jit 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Join us as we welcome Dr. Mark Jit, the new chair of the Department of Global and Environmental Health at NYU GPH. Dr. Jit, a leader in infectious disease modeling and vaccine policy, shares his vision for the department's future. In this episode, Dr. Jit discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global health challe…

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Making Faces 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Imagine looking at a crowd of people, and they either all look vaguely familiar, or like complete strangers. It doesn't matter if this is a group of classmates or colleagues, or people you have never met before. That's a daily experience for people who have a condition called face blindness — who can't recognize people based on their faces. Face re…

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"Introduction to AI" with Katie Capshaw 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Tennessee school librarian Katie Capshaw is one of those people who feels like a friend after you've just met. She's here to share how she introduces her 8th graders to AI. This lesson has lots of adaptability, and could easily spin off some additional lessons. Settle in and enjoy the final episode of Season 1! Guest: Katie Capshaw Grade(s) Taught:…

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The DIY Medicine Movement 48:41

4M ago48:41

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DIY culture is all about empowerment — teaching yourself new skills to do things on your own, like retiling your bathroom or fixing a leaky faucet. But what happens when the DIY approach extends to something as complicated and potentially dangerous as medicine? On this episode, we take a look at the growing number of patients who are taking health …

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EP144 The Future of Smart Farming with Gilwoo Lee 52:42

4M ago52:42

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In this episode we speak with Gilwoo Lee, an innovative entrepreneur and founder of Zordi, a company revolutionizing agriculture with autonomous greenhouses. With an impressive academic background in AI, robotics, and computer science, Gilwoo shares her journey from working in the movie industry to founding a startup that addresses public health an…

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"Information Literacy & Reliability" with Steve Tetreault 29:50

4M ago29:50

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It's me again! In the penultimate episode of Season 1, I'm sharing a lesson on information literacy that helped my students start to wrap their minds around two key concepts when it comes to considering any information: Context and Perspective. Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7-8 Resources: Information Literacy & Reliable Sources Lesson: ht…

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The Search for Modern Masculinity 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Competent. Capable. Strong. Stoic. Provider. Protector. Leader. Patriarch. These are the kinds of words that we've long associated with masculinity and manhood — but in recent decades, ideas of what it means to be a man have undergone drastic changes. As women have gained ground in education and careers, politics and culture, the role of men has sh…

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Episode 114: Thongchai Winichakul, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1:13:57

4M ago1:13:57

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Thongchai Winichakul, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Thongchai looks back on his 40-year career to reflect on how Thai studies has changed overtime. First, he views Thai intellectual history as a vivid cross-cultural encounter. The field combines comparison, interp…

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"Research Smarter by Planning & Visualizing" with Steve Tetreault 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Your intrepid host shares a lesson he's found helpful in preparing students (and teachers) to do better research in less time. Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7-8, 9-12 Resources: Planning & Visualizing Lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NBBdpOoktZ66HbodRXfpWF5WaHzuWaWEz7zQb4OJi40/edit#slide=id.p Add’l Links: See all the lesson…

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10th Anniversary Show: The Science Changing Our Lives 48:44

4M ago48:44

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When it comes to science, it's often the flashiest stories that grab headlines — the cancer breakthroughs, the tech innovations, the discoveries of new species or distant stars. But there's also plenty of science that, while it may not make a huge splash, is quietly changing the way we live.On this episode, The Pulse celebrates its 10-year annivers…

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EP143 Narratives of Global Health with Cat Hartwell 42:17

4M ago42:17

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In this episode we speak with Cat Hartwell MPH '21, a former film and television professional who transitioned to a career in public health. Cat discusses her fascinating journey from producing documentaries for VH1, National Geographic, and Netflix, to earning her Master of Public Health at NYU. Now a research coordinator at the University of Wash…

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"Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program" with Maura Madigan 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Virginia school librarian Maura Madigan has taken the idea of reading to pets to a whole new level as a way to support her school's literacy efforts. Guest: Maura Magigan Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Resources: Reading Rescue Pet Adoption Program Lesson: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MidinPgjzMl25QmKJwlwA-jDjxWYv47G?usp=sharing Book …

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How Art and Science Intersect 48:43

4M ago48:43

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On this rebroadcast of The Pulse - We often think of art and science as existing in different — even opposite — spheres. One revolves around creativity and imagination; the other around observable facts and data — and never the twain shall meet. But really, art and science aren't as far apart as we might think. For centuries, artists have drawn on …

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"Holocaust Memorial Exhibit" from Melissa Corey 43:16

5M ago43:16

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Melissa Corey shares so much of her work and so many ideas - and here she's sharing an amazing exhibit, along with ideas for her process of creating museum-like exhibits in her library! Guest: Melissa Corey Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8 Resources: Holocaust Memorial Exhibit Lesson: https://fb.watch/rXxGavabSy/ Book Break: Free Lunch by Rex Ogle - My goa…

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When Being 'Gifted' No Longer Feels Like a Gift 48:31

5M ago48:31

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When psychologist Lewis Terman launched his decades-long study of high-IQ children in 1921, he had a specific goal in mind: to prove that "gifted" people were born leaders, and superior in just about every way. Although his theory didn't pan out, Terman did kick off national interest in identifying and cultivating intellectually gifted children. Ju…

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Bookprints: An Exploration of Our Reading Journey with Todd Burleson 49:21

5M ago49:21

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I was fortunate enough to befriend Todd online, and his energy and enthusiasm were always a ray of sunshine on my day! Here, the 2016 SLJ School Librarian of the Year shares a great lesson that ticks so many boxes! While Todd does this with his upper elementary students, this could easily become a great lesson for upper grades as well! Guest: Todd …

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Lightening the Load of Motherhood 48:30

5M ago48:30

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We hear all the time about the joys of motherhood — the incomparable sense of love, the magic of watching your kids discover the world, the pride and fulfillment of seeing them grow. But motherhood can also be a grind. These days, moms are expected not only to care for their kids, but to grow their careers — all while juggling housework, swimming l…

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Episode 112: Sirithorn Ing Siriwan, Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University 54:50

5M ago54:50

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Sirithorn Siriwan, or Ing, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University. Ing discusses rice rituals in northern Thailand and how they relate to animism, or “Sasana Phi.” She draws from narratives surrounding what she coins Thai "ricelihood" to unfold the juxtaposition of phi, rice …

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"Sociology - School Culture Case Study Lesson" with Kaitlyn Carpenter 59:38

5M ago59:38

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Texas high school librarian Kaitlyn Carpenter shares this great lesson that connects her students' academic work to their yearbooks! Guest: Kaitlyn Carpenter (aka Carpe_Librarian) Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Sociology - School Culture Case Study Lesson: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15czk9bmM4vPI3MWsKbD5ughYFeZAt-mN?usp=shari…

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Rediscovering America's War on Bad Posture 48:36

5M ago48:36

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In January 1995, the New York Times Magazine published a bombshell story with the headline: "THE GREAT IVY LEAGUE NUDE POSTURE PHOTO SCANDAL." The article revealed that, from the 1940s through the 1960s, elite colleges had taken naked photos of thousands of freshmen, including future luminaries like George Bush, Bob Woodward, Meryl Streep, and Hill…

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Episode 111: Diana Kim, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University 49:10

5M ago49:10

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Diana Kim, who is an assistant professor at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service as well as a core faculty member of the Asian Studies Program. In this conversation, Dr. Kim discusses how the Japanese occupation can help us understand the legacies of European colonial institutions in Southeas…

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S9 Episode 1: Missing Votes 31:28

5M ago31:28

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Why many college students' ballots are getting tossed — and what could be done about it. --- In this episode of Ways & Means – as we head into the 2024 elections – why lots of North Carolina college students’ votes did not count in the last election, or the time before that, or the time before that. Why those votes weren’t counted, and how to preve…

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"Build Your Own Search Engine!" with Steve Tetreault 28:06

5M ago28:06

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I'm back - this time, with an actual lesson! Check out how you can build your own custom search engines that will only search within the sources you select - handy for you, handy for students, handy for staff! Guest: Steve Tetreault Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8 Resources: Build Your Own Search Engine! Lesson: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX…

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Breaking the Silence on Medical Mistakes 51:08

5M ago51:08

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When medical mistakes happen, patients and their families often find themselves at a loss trying to figure out exactly what went wrong. Something bad happened. And then, communication drops; there's no real explanation, and no apology. Suddenly, everybody seems on guard. Health care providers can often feel bound by an imposed cone of silence that'…

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EP142 HIV Prevention and Global Health Equity with John Meade 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

In this episode we explore John Meade's journey as a passionate public health advocate. An adjunct professor at NYU GPH, John discusses his career trajectory from working in HIV clinics in South Africa to engaging in community health initiatives with the Peace Corps in Peru. John discusses the societal impacts of health, the challenges of HIV stigm…

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SPECIAL: "Behind the Scenes" with Steve Tetreault 6:25

5M ago6:25

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This week is a special episode of the podcast. I’ve been travelling, and haven’t been able to record one of our usual episodes with a guest. But I didn’t want to leave you hanging, either, so we’re doing something different this week. We’re going to start with the book break, followed by a special surprise.…

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