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SOCIAL ANXIETY WITH SASHA DAYGAME Sep 12, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Alex Lasarev AKA "Sasha Daygame" to discuss social anxiety. Sasha hails from the "Pickup Artist" world where he has learned through experience and now is able to help provide nuanced perspective about social fear. Anxiety is on the rise and this podcast focuses on some of the deeply rooted causes as well as provides practical steps individuals can take to overcome their struggles.

SOCIAL JUSTICE THEORY WITH JAMES LINDSAY Aug 30, 2019

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With educational trends moving rapidly towards a social justice focus, Will sat down with James Lindsay to break down what Social Justice Theory is, including how it began, methods used to establish credibility, and finally how it has influenced educational practice.

Best known for the "Grievance Studies Hoax Papers", Dr. Lindsay has invested countless hours into studying and understanding the ideological architecture and has become The Rosetta Stone for Social Justice Theory.

LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY WITH EDUCATOR TYLER SHORES Aug 23, 2019

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This is third episode in the series on RETHINKING EDUCATION. In this episode, Will sits down with Tyler Shores. Tyler has been a student, lecturer, and researcher at many prestigious institutions such as Berkeley, Stanford, Oxford, and now Cambridge. He also has worked in the tech industry for major corporations like Google. His area of expertise is on how technology affects our lives and in this podcast Will & Tyler discuss topics such as digital distractions, how tech may have a negative impact on societal empathy, assessing your own positive and negative phone usage, and how tech can be used in education as a way to make school more practical and connected.

THE EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR MANDY MANNING Aug 15, 2019

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This is second episode in the series on RETHINKING EDUCATION. In this episode, Will sits down with Mandy Manning. Mandy was recognized as the 2018 National Teacher of the Year for her work at Ferris High School where she works with refugee children. Will and Mandy discuss the American Educational System and how it is both succeeding and falling short. Topics such as institutionalized discrimination, technology, charter & independent schools, and how to improve school so that every student would be able to excel.

READING & WRITING WITH EDUCATOR MIKE O'KEEFE Aug 05, 2019

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This is the first in a series on RETHINKING EDUCATION. In this episode, Will sits down with Mike O'Keefe. Mike is a language arts teacher and co-founder of the educational consulting company Uncommon Education. Having met over a shared interest in alternative ways of approaching school, Will and Mike discuss the practical purposes of deep reading, the pros and cons of shortcuts like Sparknotes, and being an effective communicator.

SCHOOL SAFETY WITH ENTREPRENEUR CLAY BANKS Jul 27, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Clay Banks. Clay is a business owner who co-founded a home & school security system called Haven Lock. Will and Clay discuss the complicated nature of school safety, why school shootings are on the rise, how entrepreneurship can improve the world, and practical ways to prevent and prepare for school violence.

LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH POLICE OFFICER CLARISSA PHALEN Jul 13, 2019

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In this episode, Will sits down with Clarissa Phalen. Clarissa is a San Antonio Police Officer, in the Texas Army National Guard, and a mom. Will and Clarissa do a deep dive into police controversy, what the daily life is like for a cop, how being a woman affects her ability to do the job, and how she is affected mentally by the stresses of the job. This is a conversation that hit on many levels and no stone is left unturned.

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE WITH COLLEGE STUDENT ARMAN FOULADPOURI Jul 10, 2019

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In this episode Will sits down with first-generation American Arman Fouladpouri to discuss religious intolerance and civil discourse via social media. Arman and will began a discussion on a congresswoman's Instagram page and it progressed all the way to the podcast! We discuss his Muslim-Iranian roots, the complicated nature of peace in the Middle East, popular politicians, and how to have conversations rooted in curiosity rather than debate.

CHRISTIANITY WITH PASTOR BILLY CALDERWOOD Jul 02, 2019

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In this episode Will sits down with Pastor Billy Calderwood or Media City Church in Burbank, CA to discuss Christianity. Despite being the most popular religion in the world, Christianity has many detractors and the critiques of the faith were addressed in a thoughtful and open manner during this discussion. The conversation also covered philosophical ideas of truth, meaning, and how to live your best life.

TEACHING FEMINISM TO BOYS WITH AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR ELIZABETH RHODES Jun 25, 2019

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In this episode Will sits down with Elizabeth Rhodes, who created the childrens book "Feminism is For Boys". Topics discussed include the fluid definition of "Feminism", why certain privileges take precedence over others, male emotional expression, Transgendered athletes, complex nature of parenting, and more.

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