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An Illustrator’s Art

>> January 16, 2022

We speak with Tim O’Brien who has illustrated numerous magazine covers throughout the years. O’Brien discusses his career, the history of illustration and how the art form is used to convey a specific, singular moment or feeling that other mediums may not be able to capture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Art, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Government and Politics, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Pop Culture, Public Discourse, Sociology
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The Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

>> October 17, 2021

The FDA is a massive organization that handles a wide variety of regulations and responsibilities. However, some critics argue that the FDA has failed to evolve with the times, spending large amounts of resources on dated measures and messaging tactics. Former FDA employee Dr. Richard Williams joins us this week to highlight some of these issues within food …

topics covered: Communication, Education, Federal Government, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Public Discourse, Public Health and Policy, Regulation, Science, Science and Technology
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
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The Rise of Confrontational Politics (2018)

>> April 15, 2018

Politicians have always stirred up controversy, but no politician has ever done it as often, or as well as Donald Trump. We talk to two experts about the attraction to these politicians.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Democracy and Elections, Emotion, Government and Politics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Discourse, Societal Issues, Sociology, U.S. Presidents
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The Political Classroom: Teaching Civics (2016)

>> March 27, 2016

Civics classes in many grade schools and high schools aren’t the same as they were 20 years ago. These days, kids are more likely to discuss and debate some of the most pressing issues of the day. We talk to two educators about how some schools are teaching students how to debate correctly, how discussion of hot topics can foster understanding of diverse …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civics, Communication, Democracy and Elections, Education, Government and Politics, Literature and Writing, Philosophy and Ethics, Politics, Public Discourse
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Talking About Abortion and Other Touchy Topics in a New Way

>> August 2, 2015

Our guest offers a new way to discuss abortion – without taking sides, without name-calling or raised voices -- that brings the issue to a more personal and compassionate level.

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Philosophy and Ethics, Politics, Public Discourse
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