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VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY WITH SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR ILANA REDSTONE Dec 27, 2019

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Ilana Redstone is a sociologist from University of Illinois and teaches a class called "Bigots & Snowflakes: Living in a World Where Everyone Else is Wrong". She also started a company called "Diverse Perspectives Consulting" aimed at helping businesses struggling in the new landscape of diversity & inclusion.

In this episode, Ilana and Will discuss the resistance so many have to being open regarding new perspectives, the current state of education, and how we all can best promote critical thinking in society.

EDUCATIONAL POLICY WITH RESEARCHER SAMANTHA HEDGES Dec 16, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Samantha Hedges. Samantha is currently a doctoral student at Indiana University in educational policy, but also has held positions as a Chicago public school elementary teacher and also an educational policy advocate for after-school programming in Illinois. Topics covered include government bureaucracy, colleges of education around the country, and the importance of viewpoint diversity. Will and Samantha are currently the moderators of the Heterodox Academy K-12 Education Community Group that is focused on bringing viewpoint diversity and critical thinking to all American educational facilities.

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION WITH ACTIVIST MIKAELA BEARPAW Dec 04, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with activist Mikaela Bearpaw to discuss Native American issues. Mikaela is very involved in Indian affairs, and she and Will cover topics ranging from American history to the situation in the present-day, including representation in media, life on reservations, Casinos and other opportunities for advancement, and what both the government and we as individuals need to do to ensure those who belong to First Nations' groups are able to live their American dream.

MINDSET PRIVILEGE WITH NEWS ANCHOR MELVIN ROBERT Nov 18, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with entertainer and Los Angeles News Anchor Melvin Robert to discuss the concept of "Mindset Privilege"- the theory that a growth mindset and the way an individual approaches challenges is the most powerful privilege that one can possess. Melvin is an LA native that developed this mindset during a challenging upbringing and countless hours of self-improvement and skill development.

THE CALL TO ADVENTURE WITH SAILOR SAM HOLMES Nov 11, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Sam Holmes, a "regular guy" who decided to quit his comfortable corporate job and go on adventures sailing around the world. Topics such as materialism, gratitude, and seeking discomfort on the path to a happy life are covered in this conversation. Check out www.samholmessailing.com to follow his adventures.

TEACHER PAY WITH EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR KAYSE MORRIS Oct 29, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with "Teacherpreneur" Kayse Morris. Kayse is a teacher, podcaster, and business coach who focuses on applying business methods to the world of k-12 education. The issue of teacher pay is discussed including the intersection of business and education, why teacher pay is where it is in America, and how we can brainstorm a better educational system for the future.

BIG QUESTIONS FOR LITTLE THINKERS WITH AUTHOR JR BECKER Oct 22, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Children's author JR Becker to discuss how to best address the biggest questions such as life, death, and meaning with small children. Addressing these complicated ideas has typically been done through the lens of religion, and JR offers a more science-based approach in his books. This episode covers life's biggest questions through a simple, child-like lens to extract the most truthful answers.

VIOLENCE IN AMERICA WITH MARTIAL ARTIST AND WRITER MATT THORNTON Oct 14, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Matt Thornton, founder of SBG to discuss the topic of violence. Matt is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu JItsu, an accomplished writer, and an analytical minded person who has done extensive research on violence from statistics to preventative measures. In this episode, the two discuss what separates effective from ineffective martial arts, how & why violence occurs, and what we as individuals can do to prevent violence in our lives.

CRITICAL THINKING WITH PROFESSOR PETER BOGHOSSIAN Oct 01, 2019

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In this episode, Will has a discussion with world-renowned philosophy professor Peter Boghossian. Focusing on the importance of education in the pursuit of truth, this conversation focuses on both broad concepts and specific examples of how American schools can incorporate more critical thinking among both students and teachers. His new book "How to Have Impossible Conversations: A very Practical Guide" is available now!

Questioning Curriculum with 2017 National Teacher of the Year Sydney Chaffe Sep 23, 2019

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In this episode, Will continues to discuss educational ideas as he sits down with Sydney Chaffee. Sydney is a passionate and accomplished educator in Boston at Codman Academy Charter Public School. Will and Sydney discuss the importance of dialogue among teachers to ensure that the subjects and approaches being used are the best for the students. Topics covered include: The effectiveness of charters, the complexities of teaching social justice, and whether classes like advanced mathematics are still applicable.

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