The Clarke Forum For Contemporary Issues https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcasts/the-clarke-forum-for-contemporary-issues/ The Clarke Forum For Contemporary Issues Leadership Interviews Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:38:43 +0000 en-US © 2022 Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues episodic The Clarke Forum For Contemporary Issues Leadership Interviews Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues clarkeforum@dickinson.edu false https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clarke-Forum-logoCS5-2.jpg The Clarke Forum For Contemporary Issues https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcasts/the-clarke-forum-for-contemporary-issues/ clarkeforum@dickinson.edu The Clarke Forum For Contemporary Issues Leadership Interviews No 17d7e265-5f9d-53e0-9e0e-27b9d3baf0b8 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Interview with Joshua A. Tucker, Co-Director of the Center for Social Media and Politics, Professor of Politics at New York University and Director of the Jordan Center for Advanced Study of Russia https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-joshua-a-tucker-co-director-of-the-center-for-social-media-and-politics-professor-of-politics-at-new-york-university-and-director-of-the-jordan-center-for-advanced-study-of-russia/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:23:50 +0000 3326912f-eba6-59ee-b435-53e7aa3d9af9 In this interview, Joshua Tucker, co-director of the Center for Social Media and Politics, professor of politics at New York University and director of the Jordan Center for Advanced Study of Russia, dives into his motivations for research at the intersection of social media and politics. He also addresses the methodological challenges of this type of research, particularly how to get data, and highlights the importance of large companies improving data transparency. Additionally, Professor Tucker discusses the popular notion of “online echo chambers” and explains how political content moderation is problematized on the largest social media platforms. This interview was conducted by Bella Lapp ’26, Student Project Manager. Read more

]]> In this interview, Joshua Tucker, co-director of the Center for Social Media and Politics, professor of politics at New York University and director of the Jordan Center for Advanced Study of Russia, dives into his motivations for research at the intersection of social media and politics. He also addresses the methodological challenges of this type of research, particularly how to get data, and highlights the importance of large companies improving data transparency. Additionally, Professor Tucker discusses the popular notion of “online echo chambers” and explains how political content moderation is problematized on the largest social media platforms. This interview was conducted by Bella Lapp ’26, Student Project Manager. Read more

]]> false no 26.34 No no Interview with Hannah Beckler, investigative reporter for Business Insider https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-hannah-beckler-investigative-reporter-for-business-insider/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:26:05 +0000 7152593c-770f-5f2f-9815-600363e25b5a Student Project Manager and Co-Supervisor Layla Ilarraza ’26 interviews Hannah Beckler, award winning investigative reporter for Business Insider. Beckler discusses her work on “The True Cost of Data Centers” series which follows the increasing rise of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States. The interview also touches on the lack of transparency in the construction of data centers, their environmental impacts, and the absence of current regulation. Lastly, Beckler talks about ongoing regulation efforts and the future of data centers. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager and Co-Supervisor Layla Ilarraza ’26 interviews Hannah Beckler, award winning investigative reporter for Business Insider. Beckler discusses her work on “The True Cost of Data Centers” series which follows the increasing rise of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States. The interview also touches on the lack of transparency in the construction of data centers, their environmental impacts, and the absence of current regulation. Lastly, Beckler talks about ongoing regulation efforts and the future of data centers. Read more

]]> false no 27.04 No no Interview with Saher Selod, Director of Research for the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-saher-selod-director-of-research-for-the-institute-for-social-policy-and-understanding/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:05:20 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23305 Student Project Manager Maggie Maston ’28 interviews Dr. Saher Selod, author and director of research for the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. Dr. Selod discusses the intersections of race and religion as well as her research on Muslims and surveillance. She shares her experience with interviewing Muslims and how it has shaped her thought on racialization. Finally, Dr. Selod breaks down key findings from the ISPU’s 2025 American Muslim Poll, examining their most pressing societal implications. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager Maggie Maston ’28 interviews Dr. Saher Selod, author and director of research for the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. Dr. Selod discusses the intersections of race and religion as well as her research on Muslims and surveillance. She shares her experience with interviewing Muslims and how it has shaped her thought on racialization. Finally, Dr. Selod breaks down key findings from the ISPU’s 2025 American Muslim Poll, examining their most pressing societal implications. Read more

]]> false no 36:24 No no Interview with Jaclyn Corin, Survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting; Executive Director of March For Our Lives https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-jaclyn-corin-survivor-of-the-2018-parkland-shooting-executive-director-of-march-for-our-lives/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:32:30 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23260 In this interview, Jaclyn Corin, survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting and executive director of March For Our Lives, discusses the process of founding March for Our Lives with her classmates from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She gives insight into the organization’s recent structural changes as well as advice on navigating ongoing challenges in the shrinking federal landscape of gun control. Overall, Jaclyn speaks to the importance of collaboration when organizing under pressure from powerful politicians and their lobbyists. Read more

]]> In this interview, Jaclyn Corin, survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting and executive director of March For Our Lives, discusses the process of founding March for Our Lives with her classmates from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She gives insight into the organization’s recent structural changes as well as advice on navigating ongoing challenges in the shrinking federal landscape of gun control. Overall, Jaclyn speaks to the importance of collaboration when organizing under pressure from powerful politicians and their lobbyists. Read more

]]> false no 20:36 No no Interview with Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. from The Accountability Initiative and Larren Wells from Students Demand Action, Pittsburgh Chapter https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-andrew-k-ankamah-jr-from-the-accountability-initiative-and-larren-wells-from-students-demand-action-pittsburgh-chapter/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:35:06 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23244 Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. (The Accountability Initiative) and Larren Wells (Students Demand Action, Pittsburgh Chapter) discuss how they got involved in the gun violence prevention movement. Ankamah explains how community engagement can function as a form of gun violence prevention and speaks to the value of college readiness workshops that The Accountability Initiative’s Temple chapter has conducted with high school students. Wells touches on her personal experiences with gun violence, the importance of framing gun control as a public health issue, and civic engagement strategies organized by her chapter of Students Demand Action. The interview was conducted by Bella Lapp ’26, Clarke Forum student project manager. Read more

]]> Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. (The Accountability Initiative) and Larren Wells (Students Demand Action, Pittsburgh Chapter) discuss how they got involved in the gun violence prevention movement. Ankamah explains how community engagement can function as a form of gun violence prevention and speaks to the value of college readiness workshops that The Accountability Initiative’s Temple chapter has conducted with high school students. Wells touches on her personal experiences with gun violence, the importance of framing gun control as a public health issue, and civic engagement strategies organized by her chapter of Students Demand Action. The interview was conducted by Bella Lapp ’26, Clarke Forum student project manager. Read more

]]> false no 15:10 No no Interview with Judith Grisel, behavioral neuroscientist and a professor of psychology at Bucknell University https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-judith-grisel-behavioral-neuroscientist-and-a-professor-of-psychology-at-bucknell-university/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:54:10 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23194 Student Project Manager and Co-Supervisor Layla Ilarraza ’26 interviews Dr. Judith Grisel, neuroscientist and a professor of psychology at Bucknell University, and author of the book “Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction.” Dr. Grisel discusses the brain’s role in studying addiction, the many pathways to addiction, and how we as a country and community can best treat addiction. The interview also touches on how other species, like insects, have chemically induced experiences similar to humans. Lastly, Dr. Grisel gives advice to parents and students on how to mitigate addiction on college campuses. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager and Co-Supervisor Layla Ilarraza ’26 interviews Dr. Judith Grisel, neuroscientist and a professor of psychology at Bucknell University, and author of the book “Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction.” Dr. Grisel discusses the brain’s role in studying addiction, the many pathways to addiction, and how we as a country and community can best treat addiction. The interview also touches on how other species, like insects, have chemically induced experiences similar to humans. Lastly, Dr. Grisel gives advice to parents and students on how to mitigate addiction on college campuses. Read more

]]> false no 26:04 No no Interview with Tafur Juliana, Director of UC Berkley’s Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences Program https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-tafur-juliana-director-of-uc-berkleys-greater-good-science-centers-bridging-differences-program/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:27:37 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22874 Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Juliana Tafur Juliana, director of UC Berkley’s Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences program. Tafur was inspired by the polarization and “othering” she witnessed during the 2016 U.S. presidential election to start the List(e)n Courageously Movement and help individuals bridge political and cultural divides. Tafur discusses tools and strategies to have meaningful “bridging” conversations, explores what it means to find commonality versus common ground, and stresses the significance of one’s positionality or “situatedness” in these discussions. Read more

]]> Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Juliana Tafur Juliana, director of UC Berkley’s Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences program. Tafur was inspired by the polarization and “othering” she witnessed during the 2016 U.S. presidential election to start the List(e)n Courageously Movement and help individuals bridge political and cultural divides. Tafur discusses tools and strategies to have meaningful “bridging” conversations, explores what it means to find commonality versus common ground, and stresses the significance of one’s positionality or “situatedness” in these discussions. Read more

]]> false no 18:28 No no Interview with Amélie Josselin-Leray, Professor of Linguistics and Translation from the University of Toulouse, Jean Jaurès https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-amelie-josselin-leray-professor-of-linguistics-and-translation-from-the-university-of-toulouse-jean-jaures/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:05:54 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22872 Shayna Herzfeld ‘25, student project co-supervisor, interviews Professor of Linguistics and Translation, Amélie Josselin-Leray from the University of Toulouse, Jean Jaurès. During this conversation, they discuss the process of translation and the ways in which it has changed over time. In the past several decades, translation technology has experienced rapid growth, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence, though translators have been using machine assistance in their work for nearly 100 years. Listen to learn about Dr. Josselin-Leray’s proposed path forward, where translators can work with and benefit from machine translation tools and artificial intelligence. Read more

]]> Shayna Herzfeld ‘25, student project co-supervisor, interviews Professor of Linguistics and Translation, Amélie Josselin-Leray from the University of Toulouse, Jean Jaurès. During this conversation, they discuss the process of translation and the ways in which it has changed over time. In the past several decades, translation technology has experienced rapid growth, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence, though translators have been using machine assistance in their work for nearly 100 years. Listen to learn about Dr. Josselin-Leray’s proposed path forward, where translators can work with and benefit from machine translation tools and artificial intelligence. Read more

]]> false no 23:55 No no Interview with Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, Director of the Campus Free Expression Project https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-jacqueline-pfeffer-merrill-director-of-the-campus-free-expression-project/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:56:07 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22863 Clarke Forum Student Project Manager Supasinee Siripun ’27 sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, director of the Campus Free Expression Project to discuss the importance of free speech in higher education institutions. Pfeffer Merrill brings real world experience to describe the current need for constructive discourse among young adults, spotlighting Dickinson’s own program – Dialogues Across Differences. Read more

]]> Clarke Forum Student Project Manager Supasinee Siripun ’27 sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, director of the Campus Free Expression Project to discuss the importance of free speech in higher education institutions. Pfeffer Merrill brings real world experience to describe the current need for constructive discourse among young adults, spotlighting Dickinson’s own program – Dialogues Across Differences. Read more

]]> false no 19:31 No no Interview with Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a Hopi dry farmer and an assistant professor of Indigenous resilience at the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-michael-kotutwa-johnson-a-hopi-dry-farmer-and-an-assistant-professor-of-indigenous-resilience-at-the-university-of-arizonas-school-of-natural-resources-and-the-environment/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:52:15 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22856 Student Project Manager Noah Salsich ’25 interviews Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a 250th generation Hopi dry farmer and an assistant professor of Indigenous resilience at the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment. In this interview, Kotutwa Johnson talks about the importance of Indigenous recognition, as well as comments on modern sustainable agricultural techniques and land-back movements. The interview also touches on some of the pushback Indigeous people have faced from the scientific community and Dr. Johnson’s responses to this. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager Noah Salsich ’25 interviews Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a 250th generation Hopi dry farmer and an assistant professor of Indigenous resilience at the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment. In this interview, Kotutwa Johnson talks about the importance of Indigenous recognition, as well as comments on modern sustainable agricultural techniques and land-back movements. The interview also touches on some of the pushback Indigeous people have faced from the scientific community and Dr. Johnson’s responses to this. Read more

]]> false no 10:25 No no Interview with Marcia McNutt , President of the National Academy of Sciences https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-marcia-mcnutt-president-of-the-national-academy-of-sciences/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:09:05 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22846 Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Dr. McNutt shares her thoughts on the rise of scientific misinformation and disinformation and discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can exacerbate, but also combat, the spread of false information. As a geophysicist, Dr. McNutt describes her experience integrating the use of AI into her work, and comments on the role the NAS will play in the future of AI in science.

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]]> Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Dr. McNutt shares her thoughts on the rise of scientific misinformation and disinformation and discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can exacerbate, but also combat, the spread of false information. As a geophysicist, Dr. McNutt describes her experience integrating the use of AI into her work, and comments on the role the NAS will play in the future of AI in science.

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]]> false no 21:11 No no Interview with Dickinson Political Science Professor Sarah Niebler https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-dickinson-political-science-professor-sarah-niebler/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:40:52 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22304 Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Sarah Niebler, associate professor of political science at Dickinson College. Professor Niebler shares her thoughts on the 2024 U.S. presidential election and discusses trends in political behavior, election processes, and political science scholarship. She describes how media and emotionality have shaped American politics, and comments on the future of the U.S. and its election process. Read more

]]> Student project manager Kylie De La Cruz ’27 interviews Sarah Niebler, associate professor of political science at Dickinson College. Professor Niebler shares her thoughts on the 2024 U.S. presidential election and discusses trends in political behavior, election processes, and political science scholarship. She describes how media and emotionality have shaped American politics, and comments on the future of the U.S. and its election process. Read more

]]> false no 26:39 No no Interview with Pascaline Dupas, development economist and Princeton University professor https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-pascaline-dupas-development-economist-and-princeton-university-professor/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:36:27 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22302 In this interview, student co-supervisor Georgia Schaefer-Brown ’25, talks with Pascaline Dupas, development economist and professor at Princeton University, who discusses her specific areas of research: health, education, and access to financial tools, and describes how exploring the interconnectedness of these issues originally drew her to this field. The interview also covers how different approaches to research projects are heavily influenced by qualitative observations or discussions– Dupas states that it is important that the data and project direction match the lived experiences of people. She discusses her privilege in research work, and how she considers foreign development in Africa to be reparations, not charity. The second half of the interview does a deep dive into one of Dupas’s research papers, a 2015 project examining labeled cash transfers in Morocco, and the impact of its unique findings on the development community. Lastly, Dupas gives advice to undergraduate students interested in pursuing work in development economics. Read more

]]> In this interview, student co-supervisor Georgia Schaefer-Brown ’25, talks with Pascaline Dupas, development economist and professor at Princeton University, who discusses her specific areas of research: health, education, and access to financial tools, and describes how exploring the interconnectedness of these issues originally drew her to this field. The interview also covers how different approaches to research projects are heavily influenced by qualitative observations or discussions– Dupas states that it is important that the data and project direction match the lived experiences of people. She discusses her privilege in research work, and how she considers foreign development in Africa to be reparations, not charity. The second half of the interview does a deep dive into one of Dupas’s research papers, a 2015 project examining labeled cash transfers in Morocco, and the impact of its unique findings on the development community. Lastly, Dupas gives advice to undergraduate students interested in pursuing work in development economics. Read more

]]> false no 33:04 No no Interview with Dr. Robin Darling Young, professor of church history at the Catholic University of America https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-dr-robin-darling-young-professor-of-church-history-at-the-catholic-university-of-america/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:24:27 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22294 Dr. Robin Darling Young, professor of church history at the Catholic University of America, discusses her translation process, the role of Western scholars in the Middle East, her journey to her area of expertise, and misconceptions about Gnosticism. She also highlights the importance of differing interpretations of ancient texts and of studying topics that arouse your curiosity. The interview is conducted by Sarah Ruschak ’27, Clarke Forum student project manager. Read more

]]> Dr. Robin Darling Young, professor of church history at the Catholic University of America, discusses her translation process, the role of Western scholars in the Middle East, her journey to her area of expertise, and misconceptions about Gnosticism. She also highlights the importance of differing interpretations of ancient texts and of studying topics that arouse your curiosity. The interview is conducted by Sarah Ruschak ’27, Clarke Forum student project manager. Read more

]]> false no 32:45 No no Interview with Carlos Vargas-Ramos, Center for Puerto Rican Studies’ director for public policy, external and media relations, and development. https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-carlos-vargas-ramos-center-for-puerto-rican-studies-director-for-public-policy-external-and-media-relations-and-development/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:51:52 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22253 Dr. Carlos Vargas-Ramos, adjust associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University, and director for public policy, external and media relations, and development at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, is interviewed by Student Project Manager Layla Ilarraza ‘26. Dr. Vargas-Ramos sits down to discuss the historical and contemporary politics surrounding Puerto Rico’s status as a commonwealth. He explains how status referendums on the island are unreliable measurements of public opinion. He also considers what he believes to be the future status of the island. Read more

]]> Dr. Carlos Vargas-Ramos, adjust associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University, and director for public policy, external and media relations, and development at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, is interviewed by Student Project Manager Layla Ilarraza ‘26. Dr. Vargas-Ramos sits down to discuss the historical and contemporary politics surrounding Puerto Rico’s status as a commonwealth. He explains how status referendums on the island are unreliable measurements of public opinion. He also considers what he believes to be the future status of the island. Read more

]]> false no 21:07 No no Interview with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-manu-meel-ceo-of-bridgeusa/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:09:51 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22146 Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, shares his thoughts on political division, how bridging differences can be achieved in communities, and the importance of the 2024 Presidential Election. He is interviewed by Student Project Manager Supasinee Siripun ‘27. Read more

]]> Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, shares his thoughts on political division, how bridging differences can be achieved in communities, and the importance of the 2024 Presidential Election. He is interviewed by Student Project Manager Supasinee Siripun ‘27. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clarke-Forum-Podcast-Logo.jpg Interview with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA false no 18:32 No no Interview with Katherine Gressel, curator at the Old Stone House & Washington Park in Brooklyn, about the art exhibition Picturing the Constitution https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-katherine-gressel-curator-at-the-old-stone-house-washington-park-in-brooklyn-about-the-art-exhibition-picturing-the-constitution/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:38:54 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22111 Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Katherine Gressel, curator at the Old Stone House & Washington Park in Brooklyn, about the art exhibition Picturing the Constitution. Gressel discusses the important role of artists when interpreting the Constitution and other political documents such as the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case. She talks about the value of working with Constitutional scholar Steven Mazie to provide expertise during the curatorial process. Gressel also shares her interest in site specific and participatory art in nontraditional spaces to make art more accessible to engage communities. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Katherine Gressel, curator at the Old Stone House & Washington Park in Brooklyn, about the art exhibition Picturing the Constitution. Gressel discusses the important role of artists when interpreting the Constitution and other political documents such as the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case. She talks about the value of working with Constitutional scholar Steven Mazie to provide expertise during the curatorial process. Gressel also shares her interest in site specific and participatory art in nontraditional spaces to make art more accessible to engage communities. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clarke-Forum-Podcast-Logo.jpg Interview with Katherine Gressel, curator at the Old Stone House & Washington Park in Brooklyn, about the art exhibition Picturing the Constitution false no 18:17 No no Interview with Joanne Golann, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-joanne-golann-associate-professor-of-public-policy-and-education-at-peabody-college-vanderbilt-university/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:16:40 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21748 In this interview with Joanne Golann, associate professor at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and Clarke Forum student project manager Shayna Herzfeld ’25, the two discuss Dr. Golann’s recent book, Scripting the Moves: Culture and Control in No-Excuses Schools. Dr. Golann explains her research in these no-excuses schools: the effects that they have on students in and out of school and the reception of her work, including the school administration’s response and alternative teaching methods. Read more

]]> In this interview with Joanne Golann, associate professor at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and Clarke Forum student project manager Shayna Herzfeld ’25, the two discuss Dr. Golann’s recent book, Scripting the Moves: Culture and Control in No-Excuses Schools. Dr. Golann explains her research in these no-excuses schools: the effects that they have on students in and out of school and the reception of her work, including the school administration’s response and alternative teaching methods. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Joanne Golann, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University false no 23:48 No no Interview with Martin E.P. Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-martin-e-p-seligman-director-of-the-positive-psychology-center-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:47:04 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21714 Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology and director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, is interviewed by Student Project Manager Layla Ilarraza ’26. Dr. Seligman, the “father of positive psychology” sits down to discuss what well-being is and how it is applicable to everyday life, especially among college students, and institutions as a whole. He discusses the building blocks of well-being: PERMA, and how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence have expanded the accessibility of positive psychology. Dr. Seligman also offers advice to listeners on how they can lead a more positive life. Read more

]]> Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology and director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, is interviewed by Student Project Manager Layla Ilarraza ’26. Dr. Seligman, the “father of positive psychology” sits down to discuss what well-being is and how it is applicable to everyday life, especially among college students, and institutions as a whole. He discusses the building blocks of well-being: PERMA, and how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence have expanded the accessibility of positive psychology. Dr. Seligman also offers advice to listeners on how they can lead a more positive life. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Martin E.P. Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania false no 14:51 No no Interview with Matthew Guariglia ’12, Senior Policy Analyst at Electronic Frontier Foundation https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-matthew-guariglia-12-senior-policy-analyst-at-electronic-frontier-foundation/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:47:26 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21644 Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Dr. Matthew Guariglia about his book Police & the Empire City: Race & the Origins of Modern Policing in New York (2023). Dr. Guariglia talks specifically about the technologies and ideas that formed the New York Police Department starting in the middle of the 19th century and how those persist today. He argues that surveillance-based policing harms all Americans and provides examples on how he’s fought these invasive police practices as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Guariglia also discusses policing and the prison system more broadly on the question of reform or abolition. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Dr. Matthew Guariglia about his book Police & the Empire City: Race & the Origins of Modern Policing in New York (2023). Dr. Guariglia talks specifically about the technologies and ideas that formed the New York Police Department starting in the middle of the 19th century and how those persist today. He argues that surveillance-based policing harms all Americans and provides examples on how he’s fought these invasive police practices as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Guariglia also discusses policing and the prison system more broadly on the question of reform or abolition. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Matthew Guariglia ’12, Senior Policy Analyst at Electronic Frontier Foundation false no 29:41 No no Interview with April Baker-Bell, Associate Professor of Language, Culture, and Justice in Education at the University of Michigan https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-april-baker-bell-associate-professor-of-language-culture-and-justice-in-education-at-the-university-of-michigan/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:43:16 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21639 Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Dr. April Baker-Bell about her book Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy (2020). Dr. Baker-Bell discusses how she needed a framework to explain the discrimination her Black students faced because of their language. She asserts the autonomy of Black language because of its historical and social factors leading to its existence. Baker-Bell offers advice on how to practically dismantle white linguistic hegemony and uplift speakers of Black language. Read more

]]> Student Project Manager Ella Layton ’26 interviews Dr. April Baker-Bell about her book Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy (2020). Dr. Baker-Bell discusses how she needed a framework to explain the discrimination her Black students faced because of their language. She asserts the autonomy of Black language because of its historical and social factors leading to its existence. Baker-Bell offers advice on how to practically dismantle white linguistic hegemony and uplift speakers of Black language. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with April Baker-Bell, Associate Professor of Language, Culture, and Justice in Education at the University of Michigan false no 36:24 No no Interview with Hagir Elsheikh, author and entrepreneur https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-hagir-elsheikh-author-and-entrepreneur/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:38:57 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21722 In this interview with author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Hagir Elsheikh and Clarke Forum student project manager Shayna Herzfeld ’24, the two discuss a wide range of issues such as political activism, domestic violence, and running a business. Elsheikh shares her empowering life story and hopes that it will inspire others to believe in themselves and live their best lives. Read more

]]> In this interview with author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Hagir Elsheikh and Clarke Forum student project manager Shayna Herzfeld ’24, the two discuss a wide range of issues such as political activism, domestic violence, and running a business. Elsheikh shares her empowering life story and hopes that it will inspire others to believe in themselves and live their best lives. Read more

]]> false no 30:05 No no Interview with Eunji Kim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-eunji-kim-assistant-professor-in-the-department-of-political-science-at-columbia-university/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:50:59 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21567 Professor Eunji Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University, is interviewed by Isa Mester ’26, Clarke Forum student project manager. Professor Kim discusses her research and how she became interested in the topic of entertainment media how it affects political opinions. Prof. Kim’s perception of the American Dream, the relationship between entertainment media industry and the political system of capitalism, and the perceptions of rags to riches shows are also discussed.
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]]> Professor Eunji Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University, is interviewed by Isa Mester ’26, Clarke Forum student project manager. Professor Kim discusses her research and how she became interested in the topic of entertainment media how it affects political opinions. Prof. Kim’s perception of the American Dream, the relationship between entertainment media industry and the political system of capitalism, and the perceptions of rags to riches shows are also discussed.
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]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Eunji Kim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University false no 30.22 No no Interview with Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe of Sewing Hope Foundation https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-sister-rosemary-nyirumbe-of-sewing-hope-foundation/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:50:06 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21688 In this interview Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe sits down with Xenia Makosky ’24, Clarke Forum student project manager and co-student supervisor, to share stories and wisdom from over two decades of working with women and children at St. Monica’s Girls’ Tailoring Center in Gulu, Uganda and the Sewing Hope Village in Atiak, Uganda. Sister Rosmary also offers advice for listeners to serve others and alleviate suffering through total acceptance, unconditional love, and unwavering hope. Read more

]]> In this interview Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe sits down with Xenia Makosky ’24, Clarke Forum student project manager and co-student supervisor, to share stories and wisdom from over two decades of working with women and children at St. Monica’s Girls’ Tailoring Center in Gulu, Uganda and the Sewing Hope Village in Atiak, Uganda. Sister Rosmary also offers advice for listeners to serve others and alleviate suffering through total acceptance, unconditional love, and unwavering hope. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe of Sewing Hope Foundation false no 35:47 No no Interview with Michael Gaines, a founder of the William R Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Fund to honor the memory of his brother killed in the Beirut Barracks Bombing in 1983 https://www.clarkeforum.org/podcast/interview-with-michael-gaines-a-founder-of-the-william-r-gaines-jr-veteran-memorial-fund-to-honor-the-memory-of-his-brother-killed-in-the-beirut-barracks-bombing-in-1983/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:29:06 +0000 https://www.clarkeforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21165 Michael Gaines is interviewed by Natalia Fedorczak ’24, Clarke Forum student project manager. The William R. Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Foundation is discussed as well as his service in the US Army. The Beirut Bombing is discussed as well as how we can better educate ourselves about the bombing. And how the Foundation is helping Beirut Veterans. Read more

]]> Michael Gaines is interviewed by Natalia Fedorczak ’24, Clarke Forum student project manager. The William R. Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Foundation is discussed as well as his service in the US Army. The Beirut Bombing is discussed as well as how we can better educate ourselves about the bombing. And how the Foundation is helping Beirut Veterans. Read more

]]> https://www.clarkeforum.org/wp-content/uploads/CF-Logo-for-iTunes.jpg Interview with Michael Gaines, a founder of the William R Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Fund to honor the memory of his brother killed in the Beirut Barracks Bombing in 1983 false no 29:38 No no