Best School of Sociology Podcasts (2024)

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In this episode I speak with Leesa Zarinelli a local community member and an internationally recognized textile and fiber artist. 29:46

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Leesa Zarinelli’s elegant fiber and textile art has been shown in galleries and art centers around the world. She has had solo exhibtions in Japan and throughout the US and has participated in over 25 juried and invitational shows as well. Her work has appeared in multiple publications including Japan Times, Art Quilts International and Fiber Art N…

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S9 Episode 1: Missing Votes 31:28

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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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Can the law deliver racial justice? 51:13

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Racial justice is never far from the headlines, but, although the ideals of the legal system such as fairness and equality seem allied to the struggle, campaigners have been all too often let down by the system. In this episode Jess Miles and Bharat Malkani, author of ‘Racial Justice and the Limits of the Law’, talk through cases like those of the …

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In this episode I speak with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose stunning art work is recognized internationally. 30:11

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Join me for a conversation with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose beautiful art is recognized internationally. He is affiliated with the American Society of Graphic Artists, The International Print Triennial Society and The Boston Printmakers to name a few. His work is in the public collections of the Denver Art Museum, The …

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Episode 110: Boreth Ly, Art History and Visual Culture, University of California Santa Cruz 56:18

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Boreth Ly, an associate professor of Southeast Asian Art History and Visual Culture at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dr. Ly discusses her research on the black and white photographs of the Sultans of Java as well as the Dutch governors from the colonial era. Transitioning to a postcolonial conte…

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Should we be aiming to improve prisons, or abolish them? 31:25

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In this episode, George Miller talks to the author of What are Prisons for?, prison inspector and visiting professor of law at Oxford Hindpal Singh Bhui, about why we lock so many people up. Prison populations have increased hugely in the past fifty years and vast sums of money are spent to keep over 11.5 million people behind bars, so you might th…

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I this episode we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans from Matt Steffans and Brice Ward who are are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters. 29:35

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Join me in this episode as we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans and making coffee “from seed to cup”. Brice Ward and Matt Steffans are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters located on North Main Avenue in Durango. Matt and Brice bought the business in July 2022 although they’ve worked together for 6 years. Matt is the …

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Local Durango artist Bindu Bammi is a painter, designer, jeweler and art therapist who was born and raised in India creating art that embraces both Western and Indian cultures. 30:08

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Join me for a conversation with Bindu Bammi, a local artist who was born and raised in India, lived in the Philippines, Indonesia and Philadelphia before settling in Durango in 2016. She is a designer, painter, art educator and art therapist with two masters degrees. Bindu is part of the Art Room Collective at the Smiley Building where you can find…

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In this episode I speak with Durango resident Gail Harris who as a retired Navy Captain is now a student at The Julliard School and composer of broadway-style musicals. 29:59

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Gail Harris retired from her job in 2001 as the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy. She has written a memoire called “A Woman’s War” about her experiences and has also become an event speaker about the intelligence community and her role in it. As a double minority she faced her challenges with humor and grit which gained her …

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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Michael Rendon, Assistant Professer of Sociology and Political Science at Fort Lewis College and member of the local gypsy music band Carute Roma. 28:45

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Dr. Michael Rendon, a long time Durango community member is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Political Science here at Fort Lewis College. He is also the President of the Board of the San Juans Citizens Alliance among many other things. In the past he’s been on the City Council and Mayor of Durango as well as the first male Director of SASO,…

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Episode 109: Nora Taylor, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 54:26

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Nora Taylor, an Alsdorf Professor of South and Southeast Asian Art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Dr. Taylor discusses her research on contemporary Vietnamese art and the ways in which she has engaged with the paradoxical nature of monuments. She reveals how the Vietnamese public views art p…

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Class inequality and denied ambition in our schools 54:26

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Jessie Abrahams' new book reveals the extent of class inequality in schools in the UK. By telling Jessie's story and that of one of the young people in her research, this episode untangles the role aspiration plays for young people in school and the significance of the different choices that are available to different pupils in different schools. J…

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Episode 108: Hew Wai Weng, Institute of Malaysian and International Studies, National University of Malaysia) 49:01

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Hew Wai Weng, a research fellow at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies, National University of Malaysia. He is currently a visiting fellow at Cornell University under the Fulbright Malaysia Scholar Program. He discusses the rise of right-wing majoritarianism and the popularity of decolonial…

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Emotions and the ‘truths’ of contentious politics 40:50

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In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Anna Durnova, one of the guest editors for the Emotions and Society special issue on 'Emotions and the ‘Truths’ of Contentious Politics: Advances in Research on Emotions, Knowledge, and Contemporary Contentious Politics'. They discuss the weaponisation of truth, the important difference between being told y…

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Learn about the evolution of Mariah Kaminsky’s successful career as a fine art painter and mural artist in Durango. 29:06

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Mariah Kaminsky, a fine art surrealist painter and mural artist has been instrumental in making the town of Durango a beautiful place to enjoy the visual arts. You can find her oil paintings in Eolus Bar and Restaurant, the Durango Coffee Company and the Animas Chocolate Company. She has participated in multiple exhibitions at the Studio & Gallery …

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Join me for a conversation with Alex Riad an Egyptian-American New York City based playwright who will be coming to Durango to speak with and inspire high school and college theatre students. 29:46

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Alex Riad, an Egyptian-American playwright from New York City will be visiting Durango as part of PlayFest's 2024 Real-World Speaker series as a way to connect young theatre professionals from diverse backgrounds with our local high school and college students. This Thursday March 7 at 1pm Alex will give a free talk for the Fort Lewis College stude…

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Learn about FACETS, the exciting collaboration between 20 Moons Dance Theatre Company and the San Juan Symphony’s Bach Festival. 28:46

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My guests on this episode are Anne Bartlett and Jessica Perino co-artistic directors of 20 Moons Dance Theatre Company and Jeroen Van Tyne, musical director of 20 Moons and Executive Director of Stillwater Music. In this episode we talk about this year’s 2024 Durango Bach Festival which celebrates it’s opening night with FACETS, a production combin…

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Episode 107: Daniel Whitehouse, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, SOAS 45:45

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Daniel Whitehouse, an ERSC postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, SOAS University of London. Dr. Whitehouse introduces the idea of "network institutions," specifically through Suan Kularb Wittayalai. Suan Kularb Wittayalai is Thailand’s oldest state-administered secondary schoo…

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Rosie McGowan never gave up on her passion for art even after she found herself drawn into the corporate world. 29:36

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Rosie McGowen always knew she was an artist beginning at the age of 11 when she created remarkably sophisticated paintings and drawings. Although she had support for her art as she was growing up, she eventually found herself with a career in the corporate world managing businesses and as a consultant to leaders and start-ups. In her family she was…

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Have research universities lost their way? 38:35

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In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Nigel Thrift, author of The Pursuit of Possibility: Redesigning Research Universities, about research universities and what makes them different. They discuss the importance of free speech at universities, the many threats research universities face and what can be done about these threats to ensure a thriv…

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Join me for a conversation with director Zachary Chierio and actor Tara Demmy where we discuss the upcoming show called “Small Mouth Sounds” presented by the Merely Players theatre group. 29:33

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Once again the Merely Players Theatre Group is presenting another great theatre performance. You never know what they are up to but it’s always something unique and exciting. Zachary Chiero is directing the show called “Small Mouth Sounds” and Tara Demmy is one of the actors in the play joining us from Washington, DC. There is almost no dialogue in…

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[Hot Ones Special] Episode 106: Geronimo Cristobal and Eric Goh, Ph.D. Candidates in History of Art, Cornell University 47:04

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Welcome to Spicy SEAP! This final episode of Season 11 is a special edition where we recreate the popular TV show 'Hot Ones', but with a twist—these aren't chicken wings, but spicy Southeast Asian food. Francine is joined by Geronimo Cristobal and Eric Goh, PhD candidates and co-chairs of the SEAP Graduate Student Committee. She asks them about lif…

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The myth of post-racial Britain 40:16

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In this episode, we talk about postracialism and colourblind narratives with Paul Warmington, Visiting Professor at Coventry University, Visiting Research Fellow at Goldsmiths and author of ‘Permanent Racism’. Britain’s current postracial perspectives are facile so we need to reconceptualise critical race theory from a British standpoint. This mean…

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In this episode professional artist Lisa Pedolsky talks about her process for making her unique hand built ceramics. 30:18

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Join me for a conversation with long time Durango community member and professional artist Lisa Pedolsky. Her unique fine art hand built ceramics are sophisticated yet playful reflecting a fusion of African and Japanese influences from textiles and crafts as well as mid century modern designs. These ceramic sculptures are made with a process called…

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In this episode I speak with Tyana Arviso and Lapita Arviso who share their journey as photographers and their unique bond as mother and daughter artists. 27:13

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Tyana Arviso and Lapita Arviso both Diné artists and photographers are based in the Colorado high desert. They share a unique bond as a mother and daughter pair supporting and inspiring each other in their creative journey, sharing the language of photography. They currently live in Cortez, Colorado but travel the region extensively finding inspira…

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Episode 105: Nicole CuUnjieng Aboitiz, Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University 46:48

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Nicole CuUnjieng Aboitiz, a Visiting Scholar at the Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University. Dr. CuUnjieng Aboitiz examines the fine arts of the Philippines by studying renowned Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo. She argues that Amorsolo’s landscape and pastoral paintings reveal a deep conne…

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Episode 104: Viola Lasmana, Department of American Studies, Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33:58

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Viola Lasmana, a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of American Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Emerging Voices Fellow at the American Council of Learned Societies. Dr. Lasmana discussed Southeast Asian feminist practices by examining two experimental documentaries: Children of Srikand…

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Why do people take performance enhancing drugs? 43:43

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In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Nick Gibbs, author of ‘The Muscle Trade’, about the rise in the use of image and performance enhancing drugs, why people take them and how they get them. They talk about how the reasons for people taking these drugs goes beyond sporting skill and physical prowess, the difference between online and offline sup…

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Episode 103: Chanon Kenji Praepipatmongkol, Department of Art History and Communication Studies, McGill University 44:03

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In this episode, Francine is joined by Eric Goh, a doctoral candidate from the Department of History of Art and Visual Studies. Together, they interviewed Dr. Chanon Kenji Praepipatmongkol, an Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art at McGill University. Dr. Praepipatmongkol discusses his research in Philippine and Thai modernist art, specifically …

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Episode 102: Elliott Prasse-Freeman, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Singapore 54:14

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Elliott Prasse-Freeman, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the National University of Singapore. He discusses the grassroots political activism in Myanmar, recounting his own on the ground experiences with Burmese political activists. He also explains how "rights" are …

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Experiencing the menopause at work 38:07

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There has been a growing interest in talking about menopause over the last decade, but the impact is still rarely discussed in management and organisation studies, despite having profound implications in this area. In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Vanessa Beck and Jo Brewis, co-editors of ‘Menopause Transi…

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In this episode Thomas Heuser Music Director and Conductor of the San Juan Symphony talks about the new string quartet debuting this month! 28:41

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Thomas Heuser has been the Music Director and Conductor of the San Juan Symphony since 2016, a regional orchestra bringing professional high caliber music and concerts to our area as well as collaborations with other community organizations. They also support music education with a junior orchestra and youth orchestra providing many opportunities f…

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Scott Smith talks about his career as a professional photographer in Durango and his involvement and passion for the growing public art scene. 30:15

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Scott Smith, a graduate of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO started his professional photography studio, Imagesmith Photography, 30 years ago and it has been growing ever since. He shares with us the evolution of his career and the path on which he has found himself by doing what he loves, spending time outside snowboarding while shooting images o…

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Episode 101: Talitha Espiritu, Associate Professor of Film and New Media, Wheaton College 48:30

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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Talitha Espiritu, a professor at the Film and New Media department in Wheaton College. She discussed how the fashion designer Christian Espiritu helped create the iconic image of Imelda Marcos dressed in the terno, the traditional women’s formal wear from the Philippines. Dr. Espiritu explains the role of t…

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Episode 100: Jenny Hedstrom, Department of War Studies and Military History, Swedish Defence University 34:47

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In our 100th episode, Francine is joined by Nicole Venker, a doctoral candidate from the Department of Natural Resources. Together, they interviewed Dr. Jenny Hedstrom, who works as an Associate Professor in War Studies at Swedish Defence University. Dr. Hedstrom discussed her research and book, which focuses on women's undervalued work in the hous…

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Christmas is the perfect time to be talking about pastries with Kate Naumann owner of La Bonne Patisserie. 28:39

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It’s Christmas and the perfect time to be talking about culinary art! Kate Naumann brings elegant and tasty French pastries to the Durango community. She opened her shop a year ago at 3101 North Main Avenue. Using European techniques to create delicious pastries such as opera cakes, tartines, eclairs, croissant, chocolate peppermint cream puffs to …

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Join me for a conversation with professional artist and musician Ted Moore. 28:13

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In this episode I speak with local artist Ted Moore about his current exhibit at Gallery at 11th Street Station. The show is titled Ec(h)o and features artwork inspired by landscape, culture and the history of the Southwest where we live. Ted uses wood panels, gold leaf and ink paint to create these unique and stunning pieces, a result of observati…

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S8 Episode 8: Goodbye, Cloud Factory 21:59

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In this episode: how a crusade shut down a coal-fired Chicago power plant for good. What the closing of that plant meant for children’s health and the environment. And what it didn’t mean. This is the eighth and final episode in our “Climate Change Solutions” series, where we look at research-based ideas to help cool a rapidly heating planet. Guest…

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Has the university experience failed millennials? 48:54

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In this episode, Ann-Marie Bathmaker, co-author of The Degree Generation: The Making of Unequal Graduate Lives, talks about the transition to the graduate labour market, examined through the eyes of a cohort of middle-class and working-class young people. They discuss the changing nature of the graduate labour market, the promise of upward mobility…

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Join me for an informative discussion with professional tattoo artist Tom Kipp owner of Conductor Tattoo in Durango. 29:59

5M ago29:59

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In this episode my guest is professional tattoo artist Tom Kipp, owner of Conductor Tattoo. Join me for an informative discussion about the tattoo industry and how local artist Tom Kipp learned his skill though multiple apprenticeships in the trade. Tom has been passionate about line drawing since elementary school and through the support of his fa…

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The Merely Players Theatre Company is excited to present the modern musical “Hands on a Hardbody” directed by Dallas Padoven who joins me as well as Zachary Chiero a main actor in the play. 30:30

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The Merely Players Theatre Company has been bringing professional theatre to the Durango community since 1994 when it was founded by Mona Wood-Patterson and her husband Charles Ford. In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dallas Padoven who is directing the upcoming performance of “Hands on a Hard Body” and the very talented actor Zac…

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Join me for a conversation with local artist Ilze Aviks who’s fine art textile work has been recognized internationally. 30:01

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Longtime Durango artist Ilze Aviks whose mixed media and fiber arts has been recognized internationally speaks about the history of textiles and the role they play as an expression of culture and storytelling. She received her MFA in textiles at Colorado State University and over the last 30 years has taught Studio Art and Theory at Fort Lewis Coll…

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Devin Siebold: Educator, Podcaster, Comedian 54:29

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Hollye sits down with Bored Teachers Comedian Devin Siebold for a light-hearted chat about being an educator and leaving education. Devin and Hollye talk about some of the highs and lows in education. Devin shares his journey moving from education into full-time comedian, public speaker, and podcaster. If you haven't watched "Crying in My Car" on Y…

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The dangerous growth of governmental power 43:56

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In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Alison Young, author of Unchecked Power, about the growth of governmental power and erosion of checks and balances over the last 4 years. They discuss the difference between constitution and law, how the ‘will of the people’ is being homogenised all over the world and how a…

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Mary Jane Ramos and Alix DuBois speak about their final marketing project at Durango high School. Graphic designer Cindy Miller Hutchinson joins us as well. 29:30

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Mary Jane Ramos and Alix DuBois both students at Durango High School speak about their final project, an Integrated Marketing Campaign for the business class they are enrolled in. This is an opportunity to work with the community and gain real life experience as they promote and advertise the upcoming holiday events at the Art Room Collective at th…

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S8 Episode 7: Climate Migration: Why People Leave and What Might Help Them Stay 26:23

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In this episode of Ways & Means: the hidden role that climate plays in the story of migration. How a changing climate is driving thousands of people to enter the U.S. each year. And how relatively small, inexpensive changes on the ground could make a difference with a daunting geopolitical problem. This is the seventh episode in our “Climate Change…

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What can you do to combat child poverty? 44:18

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In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Olivier De Schutter, Hugh Frazer, Anne-Catherine Guio and Eric Marlier, authors of The Escape From Poverty, about child poverty and intergenerational poverty and things we can do as individuals to make change. They talk about the evidence in the book, how poverty impacts de…

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The Missing Link: Uniting Families and Educators 57:54

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Hollye and Shannon talk with Eric Robinson, founder of TogetR4success. Eric's program is uniquely designed to create relationships between teachers and families over a 10 week period using games and challenges. This episode highlights the breakdown of trust and relationship between educators and families, and how it is impacting education across th…

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Episode 99: Nina Baker Capistrano, Ayala Museum, Philippines 45:37

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In this episode, Francine sits down to interview Dr. Nina Baker Capistrano to unpack her lecture "Reinscribing P’u-tuan in the Metanarrative of Early Southeast Asia." During their discussion, Dr. Capistrano describes the significance and implications of material evidence from P'u-tuan and neighboring cultures, which grant us insight into early inte…

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Local artist Joe Schafer shares his unique process in creating beautiful large scale landscape paintings on metal. 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Joe Schafer, a local self taught artist who has developed his own unique style of creating stunning landscape paintings on metal canvases shares his technique with us in this interview. After a successful career as a house painter he discovered his talent for fine art faux finishes which lead him to experiment using mixed media in the fine art real…

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