Dec 27, 2024
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome executive producer, writer, and podcaster Jason Cavanagh. We discuss his True Crime podcast Son of a Hitman, the story of Charles Harrelson. How can we discern truth from conspiracy? What are the methods and critical thinking skills for navigating different angles and revealing the truth of...
Dec 9, 2024
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome History Professor Dr Peter Norton (University of Virginia). We discuss the relationship between Engineering, Law, Culture, and Ethics when it comes to the vehicle and traffic. How are our ideas of freedom wrapped up in the way we speak of cars? What does traffic tell us about the...
Nov 21, 2024
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Dr. Krista Noble to discuss her book One With The Force, 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars. We learn about the underscoring spiritual themes in Star Wars, specifically concerning the Vedic Tradition (Indian Philosophy). What is the meaning of "the force"? How do the...
Nov 8, 2024
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome award winning author, Marnie Maton. We discuss her book on navigating the work space, Vote For You. How can we show up for work in a way that is meaningful, aligned with our values, and set us on a path of happiness. What are sociological and cultural issues to consider in the work place?...
Oct 18, 2024
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Sociology Professor Dr. Jack Fong to discuss his book Reconfiguring Global Societies in the Pre Vaccination Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic. How did the change to public spaces impact us sociologically? How do we navigate interactions with each other, with strangers,...