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Why Pensions are Good and Minimum Wages are Bad for the Labor Market Oct 28, 2019

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You will hear a conversation with Trinity University’s Economics Professor David Macpherson on the subject. His former student Marissa Lepper, Class of 2015, now pursuing her graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh, will engage Dr. Macpherson in the conversation. The discussion will offer clarity in understanding what minimum wages are meant to do, and if it reduces poverty rates. The conversation addresses how workers benefit from pension plans.

Food Insecurity Sep 27, 2019

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Over 14 million people in the United States struggle to put food on the table every day. That’s according to a September 2019 report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that also said four percent of Americans go hungry because they didn’t have enough money to buy food. This podcast conversation with Ashante Reese ’07, Ph.D., an expert on food insecurity, will bring to light how neighborhood inequities and racial residential segregation impact food access. Trinity University Psychology Professor Carolyn Becker, Ph.D. will engage Reese in conversation. Attribution Notice: The Learning TUgether Podcast utilizes Creative Commons material.

Creative Power: Building Life Skills through Music Study Aug 30, 2019

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Enjoy a conversation with Trinity University music professor Carolyn True. Music minor Jessica Abel ‘12, Ph.D. will engage Dr. True in the discussion.

Wellness Based on Ayurveda Jul 29, 2019

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This podcast features a conversation with an expert in the field: Zeeba Khan, Class of 2000. Steve Falk, Class of 1999, who is a partner of The Union Yoga & Strength located in San Antonio, will engage Khan in conversation. They will discuss how the balance between the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies is connected with the overall wellness of an individual. You will learn, among other things, how Ayurveda addresses stress management and about the different mind-body-spirit constitutions.

Philosophy of Music Jun 27, 2019

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The podcast features a conversation between your podcast host Nathan Cone ‘95 and Andrew Kania, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy, who is a musician and arranger himself. They talk about the philosophy and ethics of music, from the perspective of composers, performers, and listeners. Dr. Kania is presently at work on a book about the subject. Enjoy their conversation!

What's Up with Pluto's Planet Status? May 31, 2019

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Learning TUgether Podcasts: “What’s Up with Pluto’s Planet Status?” Our featured guests Dr. David Wood ’93 and Dr. Niescja Turner, who teach astronomy at Trinity, will cover many interesting aspects surrounding Pluto including dynamic definition of planet vs geophysical definition and what Pluto really resembles. This conversation will not only satisfy your curiosity about Pluto, but it will whet your appetite for learning more about the whole planetary system.

Steve Luper: What Is Death... and When Does it Occur? Apr 30, 2019

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You will enjoy a conversation with Dr. Steve Luper, Philosophy Professor at Trinity University and Daniel Conrad, Class of ’18, a Philosophy major, on this confusing topic. Last year, Taquisha McKitty in Ontario was declared dead by her physician, who noted that her brain had stopped functioning, but she was still moving and her heart was still beating. Her family insisted that she was still alive. This and other puzzling scenarios will be covered in this mind-boggling conversation from philosophical perspectives.

Joining a Board: Four Critical Questions to Ask Apr 01, 2019

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This month’s Learning TUgether podcast features a conversation with with Marion Lee '78, CEO of Lee + Associates and Logan Ramirez '01, incoming president of the San Antonio Alumni Chapter. They will discuss the process one is expected to be familiar with when invited to join a board and what four critical questions to ask the organization.

Estate Planning Basics Mar 01, 2019

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Gina Gaedke ’89, who is a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney, board certified as a specialist in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, will talk with Kris Howland, director of planned giving at Trinity, about planning for disability, what happens if you die in Texas and do not have a will or alternative estate plan in place, and some major issues to consider regarding drafting an estate plan. You will also learn how critical it is to have a communication plan

Cyber Security Jan 31, 2019

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This podcast features a conversation with Dan Cornell, Class of ’98 and Sheridan Chambers ‘97, from the Denim Group and Trinity’s Computer Science Professor Paul Myers. Their conversation will address what the average person should be concerned about when it comes to computer security. They will also discuss how Denim Group got into the security industry and what the particular area of focus of the Denim Group is in the cyber security space.

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