Best Simon R Downes Podcasts (2024)

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Race and masculinity in the classroom: Matthew R. Morris 36:43

2d ago36:43

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Race, Black masculinity, hip-hop culture, and education have an intricate relationship with one another. Matthew R. Morris is an educator and author who has dedicated much of his work to exploring racism in Canada’s school system. We discuss how we can make the classroom a more inclusive space, a phenomenon Matthew calls the Fresh Prince syndrome, …

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Presidential Candidate Cornel West: Race & the Two-Party System 30:00

4d ago30:00

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As part of our “Race Matters” mini-series, Steve Adubato welcomes Cornel West, Ph.D., an Independent Presidential Candidate and Professor of Philosophy & Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary, for a special half-hour conversation to discuss race relations in our country, affirmative action, and his reasoning for not associating with the …

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The cancer we’re not talking about: Dr. Aline Talhouk 33:03

9d ago33:03

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Could a simple swab replace painful biopsies and transform uterine cancer screening? Dr. Aline Talhouk is a leading researcher developing new screening methods for endometrial cancer. Aline's non-invasive approach could offer millions of at-risk women an easy way to get screened. She discusses how her work aims to catch this little-known but common…

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Bryan Crable, Ph.D.; Kevin Kelleher and Denise Graff Policastro; Rev. Edwin D. Leahy, O.S.B. 30:00

11d ago30:00

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Steve Adubato and Think Tank Correspondent Mary Gamba are joined by Bryan Crable, Ph.D., Founding Dean, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University, who discusses innovation in higher education and what leadership skills are essential for this next generation. Then, Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on-locatio…

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Breaking down schizophrenia stigma: Dr. Diane McIntosh 29:45

16d ago29:45

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Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders. With plenty of misinformation and stigma, it’s important to have a grasp of schizophrenia and its impacts on people’s lives. Dr. Diane McIntosh joins us to explain the difference between schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder, explore the spectrum of symptoms and treatment ap…

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Julienne Cherry; Mary Ellen Roberts; Beth Simone Noveck, Ph.D. 30:00

18d ago30:00

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Steve Adubato welcomes Julienne Cherry, President & CEO of United Way Greater Union County, to discuss strengthening the family unit, rental assistance programs, and combatting food insecurity; Then, Mary Ellen Roberts, Director of Nursing Practice and Acute Care Practitioner Program at Seton Hall University, talks about the ongoing nursing shortag…

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How loss can open new spaces to lead: Helen Knott 33:46

22d ago33:46

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Helen Knott’s mother and grandmother passed away within six months of each other. In addition to losing two matriarchs in her life, Helen had to step into the shoes of her loved ones and fulfill new family responsibilities. Her new memoir, Becoming a Matriarch, is an exploration of grief, love and legacy. She discusses the journey of becoming a mat…

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Patrice Lenowitz; Amy Tuininga, Ph.D.; Edwin Reyes 30:00

25d ago30:00

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Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose and is now an advocate for substance abuse education and prevention, shares an important conversation with me about the extreme dangers of synthetic fentanyl and the loss of her son Max; Amy Tuininga, Ph.D., Director of PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies at Montclair State University …

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Men are speaking up about mental health: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Men are facing a mental health crisis and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk says many of his patients felt they couldn’t seek help because of narrow ideas of what it means to be a "real man." As a professor of psychiatry and founder of HeadsUpGuys, John is working to make mental health resources more accessible to men across Canada. He wants men to know that as…

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Author Franklin Foer Discusses President Biden’s Leadership In His Political Career 30:00

1M ago30:00

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Franklin Foer, Author of “The Last Politician,” joins Steve Adubato to analyze President Joe Biden’s leadership as both President and Vice President, his cognitive abilities, and the influence of those in his inner circle. 12724 #524By Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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Episode #119 Magdeburg Seminar (in German) 1:30:41

1M ago1:30:41

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Support the show Twitter: @talkpopc Instagram: @talkpopcBy Dena Shottenkirk

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Thinking beyond a cure for chronic pain: Kara Stanley and Simon Paradis 38:06

1M ago38:06

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For many living with chronic pain, the goal has often been to find an elusive "cure". But what if our understanding of pain itself needs rethinking? In 2008, Simon Paradis fell off a scaffold, causing severe injuries to his brain and spinal cord. Despite making a strong recovery, he lives with chronic pain every day. As a team, he and his wife, Kar…

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We need to talk about periods: Dr. Jen Gunter 38:38

1M ago38:38

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Every person alive has benefitted from the menstrual cycle, and yet there is so much shame surrounding periods. Dr. Jen Gunter has made it her mission to change how we think about menstrual health as a key component of overall wellness. So much of what we know about menstruation is a myth or simply false, and as a renowned gynecologist and author, …

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Mayor Marty Small, Sr.; David Walker; Christine Guhl-Sadovy 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Atlantic City Mayor, Marty Small, joins Steve for a conversation about combatting food insecurity in Atlantic City and the debate on banning smoking in Atlantic City casinos; CEO of Visions and Pathways, David Walker, highlights the homelessness crisis for youth who have aged out of the foster care system, and the housing services this organization…

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How to feel less lonely: Dr. Diane McIntosh 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Loneliness rates are increasing steadily across the globe, in what experts are calling the loneliness epidemic. With social media on the rise, face-to-face interactions have become less common. Dr. Diane McIntosh joins us to discuss how we can better prepare for this epidemic, how loneliness can impact our health and the value of strong social conn…

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Voice technology will change everything: Tobias Dengel 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Tobias Dengel believes voice technology is poised to completely transform how we interact with apps, services and even entire industries. As someone who has been working with digital technology for decades, Tobias predicts a major shift from conversational assistants to devices that combine voice, visuals and more. He joins us to talk about his wor…

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Using art to uplift others: Mark Stoddart 27:48

2M ago27:48

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As a kid, Mark Stoddart says he had a basketball in one hand and an art portfolio in the other. Now his artwork is permanently installed in Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. With a career spanning over three decades as a visual communicator, graphic designer, and painter, Mark’s work illustrates the history of Black athletes, entertainers, and public fig…

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The legacy of Canada’s fastest family: Valerie Jerome 37:48

2M ago37:48

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Valerie Jerome grew up in Canada’s fastest family. As the granddaughter of John “Army” Howard, Canada’s first Black Olympian, Valerie says she was “blessed” with genes for speed. She was only 15 years old when she competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Her brother, Harry Jerome, was one of the most recognizable Black Canadian athletes in the 1960s.…

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A journey through love, family and addiction: Kathy Wagner 32:37

3M ago32:37

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When Kathy Wagner’s son, Tristan, began experimenting with drugs at the age of 14, she told herself it was just a phase. But by the time he was 15, she had to face the gravity of Tristan’s addiction. Kathy opens up about the early signs that her son was at risk, the grief of losing him to an accidental fentanyl overdose, and how she began healing w…

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What it’s like to be a newcomer to Canada: Anila Lee Yuen 30:40

3M ago30:40

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With the rapidly rising cost of living, immigrating to Canada can be challenging. Now imagine going through those same challenges without speaking English or French or having a network to support you. Anila Lee Yuen, the CEO of the Centre of Newcomers in Calgary, helps people build their new life and overcome the challenges of finding community, ac…

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Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ; Peter J. Woolley, Ph.D.; Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R) – NJ 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, 37th Legislative District, sits down with Steve Adubato to talk about being the first Korean American in the NJ Legislature and her top priorities while in office, including gun control, education, and childcare; Then, Peter J. Woolley, Ph.D., Founding Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickin…

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The Arctic's untapped potential: Clint Davis 28:03

3M ago28:03

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The Arctic is evolving every day. New shipping lanes are opening, remote minerals are becoming accessible and tourism is taking off. How can Canada make sure it's prepared for this emerging Arctic economy? Clint Davis is a leader in Indigenous economics and a member of the TELUS Indigenous Advisory Council. He discusses the opportunities and challe…

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Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) – NJ; Neal Shapiro 30:00

3M ago30:00

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U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) – NJ, joins Steve Adubato to forecast the 2024 Presidential Election and the future of our democracy; President & CEO of The WNET Group Neal Shapiro discusses creating programming that highlights New Jersey’s rich culture and the role of public media in our democracy. 12/30/23 #523…

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The superfan generation: Jen Sookfong Lee 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Everyone has a relationship to pop culture. Whether you’re a casual fan or superfan of your favourite actor, musician or athlete, we all have interests that connect us. Throughout her life, Jen Sookfong Lee has seen how Canadian pop culture staples, such as Hockey Night in Canada, can create community across different walks of life. On this week’s …

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Making a Difference: Service to Others; Lorie Rodimer 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato is joined by two Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Winners to highlight their activism in public service and the difference they’re making in their local communities. Panelists include: Norma Bowe, Ph.D., RN, Director of Be The Change NJ and Professor of Public Health at Kean University Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber, Founder & Chief …

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Episode #118 R.P. Shottenkirk speak in Prague at Jilska 14 with Victoria about art, peacemaking, and God 22:50

4M ago22:50

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Timestamps: 00:10: Introductions with Victoria 01:50: What does Art do for people? What's the point? Opening a door to philosophy/psychology. Sharing experiences between nations perhaps. 03:55: Art starts in a place, in a culture and is a representation of that. Art spreading allows movement from culture to culture. A transference of knowledge. But…

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Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D.; Sarah Adelman; Robert C. Garrett 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D., Program Director of Secondary Education at Seton Hall University, joins Steve Adubato for a discussion about the educational and cultural significance of hip-hop and how he’s utilizing it as a multimodal approach to learning. Steve Adubato sits down with Sarah Adelman, Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Human Services,…

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Navigating life as a transracial adoptee: Harrison Mooney 37:39

4M ago37:39

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As a Black child adopted at birth by a white family, Harrison Mooney grew up with a desire for belonging and looked for cultural connection. His memoir, Invisible Boy, explores his experience as a transracial adoptee. Harrison discusses how being separated from his birth culture and community had an impact on his sense of self and how we can work h…

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Sean Spiller; Andrew Kirtzman; Julie Roginsky 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato goes on-location to the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City, to talk with NJEA President, Sean Spiller, about some of the issues facing educators today and why this annual convention is important to teachers and support staff from all over the state. Steve Adubato sits down with Andrew Kirtzman, Author of Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fa…

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Episode #117: Resident Philosopher Vincent Peluce talks with talkPOPc participant Levi about censorship 1:13:44

4M ago1:13:44

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00 - 6:55 Vincent and Levi debate whether there are kinds of speech that one should censor. Levi argued that censorship should be avoided in general, not just of government speech but of social speech. After all, people are too sensitive to censorship to ask questions. Vincent acknowledged that censorship is a hard topic these days, citing neo-Nazi…

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Doing more for farmers’ mental health: Megz Reynolds 19:51

4M ago19:51

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Like many Canadians, farmers across the country are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression and burnout. Megz Reynolds, Executive Director of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, says there is an intense stigma surrounding mental health care in agriculture. She discusses the unique stressors facing Canadian farmers and the need to make mental h…

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How women’s hearts are different: Dr. Tara Sedlak 33:16

5M ago33:16

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Every 22 minutes, a Canadian woman dies of a heart attack. But the majority don't have to. Dr. Tara Sedlak is one of the few certified women’s heart health cardiologists in Canada and is a fierce advocate for education and awareness. She discusses how heart disease can show up differently for women and how we can improve our heart health every day.…

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R. Joseph Huddleston, Ph.D.; Andrew Kirtzman 30:00

5M ago30:00

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R. Joseph Huddleston, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University, sits down with Steve Adubato to provide his perspective on the complex, ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and Hamas, and its important historical context. Steve Adubato sits down with Andrew Kirtzman, author of Giuli…

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The future of Indigenous-led conservation: Steven Nitah 27:20

5M ago27:20

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Steven Nitah believes Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are the future for Canada’s conservation efforts. As a leader in this space for more than 10 years, Steven has seen firsthand how IPCAs benefit biodiversity and advance reconciliation.

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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ; Joaquin Duato 30:00

5M ago30:00

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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ joins Steve Aduabto for an important discussion about bi-partisan childcare legislation, reproductive rights in the military, and the possible downfall of our democracy. Steve Adubato welcomes Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Johnson & Johnson about leadership, branding, sustainability and future front…

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How to find your own state of calm: Dr. Ellen Choi 36:16

5M ago36:16

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Dr. Ellen Choi felt like she had been moving through her life on autopilot. Through mindfulness and meditation, and removing the burden of perfection, she was able to connect with herself and learn how to live with intention and purpose. She joins us to discuss how everyone can develop their own personal practice.…

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Addressing the Mental Health of our Youth 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato is joined by a group of mental health leaders and advocates to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis. Panelists include: Dianne Grossman, Co-Founder, Mallory’s Army Steve Margeotes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Main St. Counseling Center Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families 93023 #5…

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Understanding mom rage: Minna Dubin 35:38

5M ago35:38

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Minna Dubin realized “mom rage” was an international phenomenon after publishing an opinion piece in the New York Times. Titled The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About, the piece received an outpouring of positive responses from mothers. Minna decided to do more research and found that mom rage was something entirely different from regular anger or frust…

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Early Childhood Care and Education 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of early childhood professionals to address the progress made in the child care sector and the work that still needs to be done on a local and national level. Panelists include: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy at Advocates for Children of New Jersey Natasha Johnson, Assistant…

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How virtual care can help your pet: Dr. Koharik Arman 33:46

5M ago33:46

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Thousands of Canadians don’t have regular access to a vet for their furry family members. With such a concerning shortage across the country, vets are often overworked, and pet owners are stressed out. Dr. Koharik Arman is the Director of Virtual Vet care at TELUS Health MyPet. She says telemedicine is allowing vets to treat minor issues remotely a…

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Are we ready for the next pandemic?: Dr. Michael Osterholm 35:57

6M ago35:57

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In a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, one question looms: are we ready for something like this to happen again? Dr. Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized epidemiologist and has witnessed trust in public health crumble and the rapid spread of misinformation, which makes him wonder how we would all handle another pandemic in the f…

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William Connell, Ph.D.; Michele N. Sierkerka, Esq.; Anika Bhatnagar 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato welcomes William Connell, Ph.D., La Motta Chair of Italian Studies at Seton Hall University, for an informative discussion about the history and impact of Italian Americans in New Jersey. Michele Siekerka, President & CEO of New Jersey Business and Industry Association joins Steve Adubato to discuss the corporate business tax, the imp…

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The misconceptions of motherhood: Chelsea Conaboy 28:32

6M ago28:32

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Chelsea Conaboy knew things would change when she had kids, but she never anticipated how different she would feel. New parents undergo major structural and functional brain changes, driven by hormones and the flood of stimuli a baby provides. As an award-winning reporter, Chelsea decided to dive into our society’s ideas of mothers and what they sh…

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Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D. 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, have an insightful and important conversation about the acclaimed writer James Baldwin and our failure to confront racism, as well as the issue of race relati…

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How gender affects mental health: Dr. Diane McIntosh 31:01

6M ago31:01

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Throughout her career, Dr. Diane McIntosh has seen the profound impact that gender roles have on both women’s and men’s mental health. She says the stigma surrounding vulnerability often discourages men from reaching out for help. In a new episode of Your Brain, Diane shares the importance of embracing vulnerability, seeking help and fostering supp…

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Episode #116: R.P. Shottenkirk and Brandl speak at the Galerie 5020 in Salzburg, Austria on art as a tool for individual cognition and social cooperation 47:12

6M ago47:12

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00-2:08: Brandl speaks of the general topic of art as epistemology. He asks: What does this mean? It depends on how one defines epistemology; if epistemology is gaining knowledge, you can't interpret art as the study of gaining knowledge - it is not a simple predicate-identity sentence. But why not say that art is a tool for the study of cognition?…

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Building community in a new country: Danny Ramadan 24:02

6M ago24:02

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Danny Ramadan wants the world to see him in his power. As a queer refugee from Syria, Danny aims to use his life as inspiration and spread joy through his writing and his advocacy work. He discusses his new book, The Foghorn Echoes, and his fundraising efforts to help other LGBTQ+ people from around the world seek refuge in Canada.…

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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ; Meryl Frank 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ of the 5th Congressional District who provides his perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election and the need for a bipartisan approach to important issues facing our nation. Ambassador Meryl Frank (ret.), Author of “Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in…

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Episode #123 R.P. Brandl talks with participant Bruendl vegh about philosophy in medicine (auf deutsch) 27:54

6M ago27:54

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The podcast highlights the presence of numerous philosophical questions within the medical field. R.P. Brandl and participant Bruendl vegh emphasize their interest in this intersection, noting their journey from contemplating medicine-related philosophical inquiries to their current involvement with the Philosopher's Anthology in Salzburg. Support …

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Episode #115: Dena Shottenkirk speaks with Viennese gallerist Christine König about literature and art at Salzburg5020 Gallery 34:40

6M ago34:40

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00- 1:30: Shottenkirk introduces the project. 1:30 - 3:05: König clarifies the definition of art to be broadly construed to mean culture at large, and Shottenkirk agrees. König then states that she doesn't really know why other people care about art though she personally cares for literature and for her specific gallery program. Art is like food: w…

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