As we head into the World Cup this week, we are re-releasing this enlightening episode! We want to consider how soccer intersects with global politics. If you need a refresher on how the World Cup is organized, listen to our expert guests! The World Cup only occurs every four years …
How can historical perspective help direct teaching and learning? When trying to solve problems, humans are prone to looking for a “silver bullet” which often bypasses the learning process. Educational trends prove this theory. The hot teaching movement today may not have solid research behind it. History shows us that …
How do global politics, economics and policy influence what happens to our trash? Everyday, the average American creates 5 pounds of trash. Where does all that garbage go? How do countries succeed or fail in waste management? Who takes garbage when a community needs to dispose of their trash? Reducing, reusing …
How do we connect to the personal narratives our representatives share? This is a re-release of our MOST downloaded episode for 2020. Presidential election years are usually busy for those who are interested in politics. But most of us are actually more affected by our local legislators. Knowing the stories …
Do our votes matter and why do we need to exercise our civic duty? How do our individual votes impact our communities? Why do we need to access our right as citizens? If we do not participate in the voting process then decisions are made without our consent. Our guests Charnise …