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Episode 74: Curt Jaimungal | Better Left Unsaid Documentary
05/28/2021
Episode 74: Curt Jaimungal | Better Left Unsaid Documentary
Curt Jaimngal is the co-creator (with Desh Amila) of the documentary film, "Better Left Unsaid". The film shines a light salient cultural issues that are difficult to discuss in a balanced way (at least publicly): namely, the radical arms of both left and right wing politics. "Better Left Unsaid" explores leftist social justice theory and how it turned into censorship and orthodoxly, as well as right-wing nationalism racism and violence. In the film, Jaimungal explores history and discusses what has happened, previously, when these cultural frameworks have been left unchecked and were allowed to influence policy. He also offers a window into his own mind-- how he thinks about and makes sense of these issues, and what any given person can do about them. Today Curt and I discuss these topics in detail, as we explore ways to be a thinking and constructive citizen. You'll see that his thoughts and beliefs are well-researched but they're also fluid; changeable. He struggles with his own ontological sense-making and takes no shortcuts when discussing difficult issues. He argues (at least tacitly) that struggling with an internal dialectic is a crucial process for an individual who wants to be a critically-thinking and relevant sense-maker. I enjoyed the discussion and I hope you will too. - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Donate to PayPal: Contribute to Patreon: Use our Audible Link for a free audio book: *****RATE / REVIEW The Social Exchange - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU to all of our Patrons! - Pat Casey -Dora -Jeffrey Singer - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 73: Shaun Shelly | ou're WRONG About Drugs and Addiction -- Here's Why
05/20/2021
Episode 73: Shaun Shelly | ou're WRONG About Drugs and Addiction -- Here's Why
Today’s guest is Shaun Shelly (see bio below). Shaun is a drug policy educator (to say the least) from South Africa. We discussed a range of topics, including (but not limited to): Drug use The war on drugs Mental health Societal deficits and potential solutions Logical fallacies and cognitive biases First-principles thinking/problem-solving in psychology Therapy and motivational interviewing Education Humanism And many more topics. FOLLOW SHAUN Arcicles / Blogs / Other Podcasts MORE ABOUT SHAUN SHELLY Shaun is dedicated to the understanding of drug use, the rights of people who use drugs, and effective drug policy. He is the Policy, Advocacy and Human Rights Manager for TB/HIV Care in South Africa. Shaun has developed the annual SA Drug Policy Week, he sits on the Department of Health and Central Drug Authority advisory groups, and he holds affiliations at the Universities of Cape Town and Pretoria. Learn more here: - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Donate to PayPal: Contribute to Patreon: Use our Audible Link for a free audio book: *****RATE / REVIEW The Social Exchange - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU to all of our Patrons! - Pat Casey -Dora -Jeffrey Singer - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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BONUS EPISODE: Aaron Burroughs | Turning Church Gospel Into Funk and Chasing The Artist's Dream
05/19/2021
BONUS EPISODE: Aaron Burroughs | Turning Church Gospel Into Funk and Chasing The Artist's Dream
Aaron Burroughs grew up singing gospel music for a black church in Ann Arbor Michigan. He moved to Verrmont as an adult and started a band (an entire style of music) inspired by his gospel roots as well as his love and admiration for musicians like Prince, Whitney Houston, Parliament and more. Or, you might say he started an entirely new genre of music. You see, Burroughs took the familiar-to-some preacher-esque energy and aesthetic, and turned it into dance-worthy funk, soul and party music. He was a major influence in Vermont, where he started his group, "Funkwagon", and Vermonters are lucky that he decided to take on this life-changing project in our neck of the woods. Of course, my bias leans heavily on Burroughs, since I was fortunate enough to be one of his band-members and song-writers. One example of his MO: He and I (and others in the group) took a traditional gospel song called, "Been So Good To Me"-- whose chorus was, "Jesus, you've been so good to me", we arranged it as quick-pace, four-on-the-floor tune, and we changed the words to "Baby, you' been so good to me". You can hear our version of the song in the outro music of this episode) I give him the full TERRY GROSS on this episode as I discuss his upbringing; his move to VT; what it was like to be a gay black man in a state that is 97% white; his family dynamics; his current projects, and much more. SUPPORT AARON BURROUGHS: Please support Aaron by checking out his Funkwagon Facebook page (where he often preforms live) here DONATE TO AARON'S VENMO @Aaronburroughs-4 And check out these songs (in which I'm featured):
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Episode 72: Brian Cuban -- Being a CUBAN Brother and Beating Addiction
05/16/2021
Episode 72: Brian Cuban -- Being a CUBAN Brother and Beating Addiction
Brian Cuban tells Zach about his history with addiction, which included drugs and alcohol as well as a dysfunctional relationship with diet, exercise, and body image. Cuban explains that while most people who suffer body dysmorphic disorder are female, most people don't realize just how many men feel shame about their body image---- to the extent that they overcorrect with extreme and unhealthy diets and workouts, as he did. He also discusses his relationship with family members, including his brothers--- one of whom is Mark Cuban, the billionaire "Shark Tank" star and Dallas Mavericks owner. All of this and more on Ep. 72 of TSE! - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Donate to PayPal: Contribute to Patreon: Use our Audible Link for a free audio book: RATE / REVIEW The Social Exchange - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU to all of our Patrons! - Pat Casey -Dora -Jeffrey Singer - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Dr. Carl Hart: Drug Use For Grown-Ups (BONUS EPISODE)
04/21/2021
Dr. Carl Hart: Drug Use For Grown-Ups (BONUS EPISODE)
I interviewed Dr. Carl Hart about his book, "Drug Use For Grown-Ups", when it first hit shelves (Jan. 2021). This originally appeared on the weekly Life Process Program podcast (LPP is an harm reduction oriented addiction program I work for), but it's worth sharing with you now. Many of you won't have listened to the original podcast and I think it will bring you value! At the same time, I want as many people to hear Dr. Hart's message as possible. Let us know what you think!
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Episode 71: Eric White - How To Build A Constructive Life Through Dialogue, Podcasting, Pursuing and Living
03/24/2021
Episode 71: Eric White - How To Build A Constructive Life Through Dialogue, Podcasting, Pursuing and Living
Eric White is the creator and host of theEWpodcast. He doesn't podcast just to be a "sage on the stage" but to have valuable conversations with people who interest him and can bring value to a greater audience. He and I have that in common. Eric and I talk about his backstory-- including a bout of depression and recovery from it-- then discuss what it means to find purpose and meaning in life. Finally, we have a meta conversation about podcasting: why we do it, why it brings us value, and how having interesting (even difficult) discussions a.) makes us better people; b.) empowers people in our circles of influence. Enjoy this conversation with my friend and yours, Mr. Eric White - - - - - - - - - - Check out Eric's podcast and other content at his web site - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Donate to PayPal: Contribute to Patreon: Use our Audible Link for a free audio book: RATE / REVIEW The Social Exchange - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU to all of our Patrons! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 70: How To Honor Children -- Jeanine Fitzgerald
03/22/2021
Episode 70: How To Honor Children -- Jeanine Fitzgerald
Honoring children-- that's Jeanine Fitzgerald's MO. In this interview, she explains what it takes to be a positive influence in the life of each child-- each person -- that she interacts with. Jeanine's child-first philosophy is evident in all of her work: Her book, "The Dance of Interaction"; her frequent keynote speeches (which she delivers internationally); her work as an educational and family consultant; and in her career as a teacher, working with children in the Fitzgerald Community School, the school that she founded in Massachusetts. Today, she and Zach discuss the differences between standard schooling and education. Per Jeanine, the latter is something that happens by way of honoring children and everything they bring to the table: their strengths, their passions, and their natural sense of curiosity. In other words, Jeanine Fitzgerald doesn't teach kids how to be different people; she assists them as they grow into the best versions of their authentic selves. - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW JEANINE FITZGERALD Her web site Fitzgerald Community School - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Ep. 69 | How We Can Fix Education For Children -- Dr. Peter Gray
03/16/2021
Ep. 69 | How We Can Fix Education For Children -- Dr. Peter Gray
Zach speaks with Peter Gray about how American schools are failing kids, and how to reverse the tide! Peter Gray, Ph.D. is a research professor at Boston College, is author of: Free to Learn (Basic Books) Psychology (Worth Publishers, a college textbook now in its 8th edition). He has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His current research and writing focus primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play. He a founding member of the nonprofit Alliance for Self-Directed Education and a founding board member of the nonprofit Let Grow. - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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BONUS Episode | Eric White: Trauma, Depression, Purpose, Meaning, and "theEWPodcast"
02/24/2021
BONUS Episode | Eric White: Trauma, Depression, Purpose, Meaning, and "theEWPodcast"
Today I spoke with my friend and fellow podcaster, Eric White. Eric is a deep thinker and a compassionate human-- skills he shares with the world via his podcast, "theEWpodcast". We talked about Eric's past traumas and how he uses those experiences and memories to build a meaningful life now and into the future. We also talked about his basis for podcasting in the first place (which he does mostly to be helpful to others). Lastly, we had a meta conversation about why hosting podcasts-- engaging critical thinkers in good-faith conversations-- is such a useful way of sharing one's experiences and skills as well as contextualizing oneself in the world. We had this conversation remotely, of course, but you could easily imagine us on a couch in a living room with adult beverages . . . . that was the casual nature of this conversation. I hope you'll enjoy your early access to this first of two interviews with Eric White. **Check out Eric's podcast and other content at his web site** - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Ep. 68: Damon L. Jacobs | LGBTQ+, Harm Reduction, HIV, Vaping, COVID and MORE
02/09/2021
Ep. 68: Damon L. Jacobs | LGBTQ+, Harm Reduction, HIV, Vaping, COVID and MORE
Zach speaks with Damon L. Jacobs about harm reduction as it relates to vaping, drugs, PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention, and COVID-19. (DAMON'S BIO IS BELOW) - - - - - - - - - - **ABOUT DAMON L. JACOBS** Damon L. Jacobs is a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a tireless HIV prevention advocate who focuses his work on health, love, and pleasure. Through his clinical work, Damon has helped hundreds of couples and individuals create joyful and peaceful relationships. He is also the author of the books RATIONAL RELATING and ABSOLUTELY SHOULD-LESS. Damon is best known for championing the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through his work on social media, news print, broadcast appearances, and is featured as one of 35 “Leading HIV Activists” by The Advocate. His trainings have helped thousands to learn practical skills for living an empowered and fulfilling life. His work has been featured on MSNBC, The New York Times, USA Today, NPR, The Dan Savage LoveCast, New York Magazine, Fox News Latino, New York WPIX 11, ABC News.Com (Tampa), Al Jazeera America , The Advocate, OUT Magazine, Huffington Post Live, Daily Xtra, Queens Public Access,HIV Equal, Broadway World, POZ Magazine, Feast Of Fun, The Body.com, The Bilerico Project, Affect Magazine, Globo TV (Brazil), RTL Nieuws (Dutch), and more. - - - - - - - - - - LEARN MORE ABOUT DAMON - - - - - - - - - - **CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR "THE ZEN BARN** - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL S SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUDIO PODCAST (and rate and review) PATREON PAGE: FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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How To Be A Stoic: Massimo Pigliucci | Ep. 67
01/11/2021
How To Be A Stoic: Massimo Pigliucci | Ep. 67
Biologist, philosopher, author, and Stoic, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci discusses the wisdom behind living a stoic lifestyle. - - - - - - - - - - Welcome to episode 67! Today, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci tells Zach how he discovered stoicism and why he began practicing. They also discuss the history of stoicism as well as its practical applications, especially in dealing with novel situations like-- well, a global pandemic. Then they talk about the differences, as well as the overlap between, a stoic lifestyle and other practices such as mindfulness and the kinds of cognitive therapies that Zach practices in his work. All of this and more on episode 67 with Dr. Massimo Pigliucci! - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW MASSIMO'S WORK: Website: Patreon Page: Podcast: Latest Book: - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE - - - - - - SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL S SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUDIO PODCAST (and rate and review) PATREON PAGE: FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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BONUS EP |Drugs, Addiction, Trauma, and Natural Recovery | Michael Galipeau
01/01/2021
BONUS EP |Drugs, Addiction, Trauma, and Natural Recovery | Michael Galipeau
We wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! In the spirit of overcoming difficult times, I'm sharing an interview that I conducted with a man named Michael Galipeau (AKA Mikey G)-- the interview was a segment of the LPP Podcast (which you should check out on YouTube or audio podcast) Mikey was raised in a state-run institution which was traumatic in and of itself and led to years of homelessness and a lot of destructive-- even suicidal-- behavior. He also developed a relationship with legal and illegal drugs-- drugs he used as coping mechanisms. But Mikey doesn't tell a "the drugs hijacked my brain" story. In fact, he believes that drugs probably saved his life, and there were many times through the course of his life that he used illegal drugs responsibly. There were also times that he used drugs destructively. He says he is "recovered" by which he doesn't mean "no longer doing dugs" but that his life was once out-of-balance but is now more-or-less balanced and is one full of meaning, purpose and connection. Once homeless and down on his luck, Mikey is now: - Co-Producer New York Harvest Festival and Cannabis Freedom Rally Recovery Advocate Dutchess County Behavioral and Community Health Department - CEO, MG Consulting - MSW Intern, Urban Survivors Union - Executive Consultant, Tennessee Recovery Alliance - New York State Lead, Recovery Advocacy Project - Trainer and Co-author, Recovery Coaching A Harm Reduction Pathway - Co-Founder and CEO, Heady Krew Productions. Enjoy this story, and let your new years resolutions reflect Mikey's. My suggestion: rather than being a slave to a series of prohibitions. INSTEAD OF "I won't drink"; "I won't eat sugar"; "I won't be an angry person" (all of which have merit and probably have utility in many lives).... TRY "I will form a healthy relationship with alcohol"; "I will develop a healthful eating routine"; "I will find greater joy in life" Happy New Year! Enjoy this incredible story with my new friend Mikey G.
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Episode 66 | William B. Irvine: A Guide to the Good Life (Stoicism and Stoic Exercises)
12/23/2020
Episode 66 | William B. Irvine: A Guide to the Good Life (Stoicism and Stoic Exercises)
William B Irvine speaks with Zach Rhoads about his philosophy of life, stoicism, and he offers exercises for stoic practice (as per his popular books "A Guide to the Good Life", "The Stoic Challenge," and others). Some relevant discussion topics from todays' episode: - William's stumbling across (and landing on) Stoicism by way of Buddhism and a philosophy of life. - A history of stoicism - Tranquility and savoring life (the meaning of "a good life") - Evolution, psychology, and human nature--- and how stoicism accepts and transcends these things. ' - Applied Stoicism (a view from above; negative visualization; voluntary discomfort) - The caricature of the emotionless stoic - The limitations of stoicism - Cognitive behavioral therapies and addiction. And more topics . I hope you'll enjoy episode 66! (NOTE: Professor Irvine and I have disagreements about the fundamentals of drug addiction. We were short of time and it didn't feel worth our time (nor would it have been fruitful in the final minutes of our discussion) to debate these fundamentals, but perhaps this can be the topic of a future episode. You can learn more about my views on drugs and addiction here: ----------------------ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST-------------------------- Besides writing several books about stoicism and the philosophy of life, William Irvine is a philosophy professor at Wright State University. He has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Salon, Time, and the BBC, and appeared on podcasts such as The David Pakman Show, Happiness Lab and Sam Harris' "Waking Up" podcast (and several others). You can find links to all of William Irvine's work at his web site: -------------------- Support The Social Exchange (TSE)--------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL S UBSCRIBE TO THE AUDIO PODCAST (and rate and review) PATREON PAGE: ------------------FOLLOW TSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA------------------- Zach's twitter The Social Exchange FB Page: The Social Exchange FB Group: --------------------- THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS!!!! - Steven Rabinowitz - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Bonus episode |Q & A, cognitive dissonance, COVID-19, South Dakota| "Direct Message"
12/01/2020
Bonus episode |Q & A, cognitive dissonance, COVID-19, South Dakota| "Direct Message"
This is my answer to a question that popped up in The Social Exchange Facebook group (The ) It was a good question that got me thinking about to make headway on important issues that many of us are so incredibly divided on. I've been talking about recording my responses to FB questions in podcast form for a long time now, and so that starts now! Note: It's not important whether you agree or disagree with my own beliefs / conclusions-- what's important is that you get to listen to the way I form beliefs (which are always subject to change given appropriate evidence). I'm going out on a limb to think through an important issue, out loud, and in good faith... even though it feels like it could be a little risky to do so. And I encourage all of you to do the same whenever you can! I also encourage you to try to notice, as much as you can, when others are making themselves vulnerable for the sake of reasoned dialogue, and to respond accordingly. So I hope you enjoy the one-off episode... I'll create more in the future. Below is the question that I'm responding to, followed by a list of time-stamps by topic. - - - - - - - - - - -----------Here's the question that I'm responding to--------------- "I know Zach has talked about cognitive dissonance in this space previously. It’s worth another discussion as I cannot comprehend that thousands upon thousands people, especially now in South Dakota, still believe the Pandemic is a concoction of the fake news. They deny they are suffering from the virus and tell hospitals there is another reason they are sick because Covid-19 is not real. Even the governor, Kristi Noem, continues to say, “My people are happy because they are free” in response to mandating masks and other restrictions. All the while the test positivity rate in SD is an astonishing 58%. I know SD is not the only state with this dissonance. What will it take, what can it take for these people to accept the science and the reality of this insidious virus?" ---------------Time Stamps----------------- 0:00 - 2:00 Discussion about The Social Exchange Facebook group and my basis for creating today's episode 2:00 - 2:55 Reading today's question from TSE Facebook group. 3:00 - 5:25 Disclaimer about this episode's format 5:25 - 11:15 What is cognitive dissonance (with examples)? 11:25 - 14:05 Turning the question inward (before trying to change others' beliefs, , it's wise to inspect one's own beliefs for blind-spots and errors) 14:05 - 15:48 Zach's personal beliefs about COVID 19 (epidemiology + implications) 15:48 - 16:54 Zach states his level of confidence that his beliefs re: COVID are true 16:54 - 22:33 Zach's personal beliefs about our country's response to COVID (how we ought to respond) 22:33 - 22:55 Zach states his level of confidence that his beliefs re: appropriate COVID response are true. 22:55 - 28:09 What might people in South Dakota believe about COVID 19 and appropriate COVID 19 responses? And why might they believe these things are true? 28:09 - 29:13 Should we (or someone) try to convince citizens of South Dakota to change their beliefs re: COVID 19 and appropriate COVID 19 response? (If so what should we suggest that they change their minds about?) 29:13 - 32:02 How can we convince COVID-19 deniers, more generally, to acknowledge the reality of the situation? 32:02 - End "In Summary"
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Episode 65-- Jessie Dunleavy: "Cover My Dreams In Ink"
11/23/2020
Episode 65-- Jessie Dunleavy: "Cover My Dreams In Ink"
Jessie Dunleavy is an author and drug policy reform advocate whose son Paul died of an accidental drug overdose. She went on to write a memoir about Paul's life from her perspective called, “Cover My Dreams In Ink”. Today, Jessie and I talked about the memoir and the myriad topics included in its pages: - Parenting - The public school system - Special education - Neurodiversity - Mental health - Trauma - Addiction - Drug policy / the war on drugs - The addiction treatment system - Hope for the future... and other topics. Jessie shared her perspective about these topics that are always on my mind as well. Hers is the perspective of a loving mother, of an educator, of an author, and of a concerned citizen who aims to make a positive impact on society. I don’t usually have two-hour-long conversations with my guests because— well, they don’t have time for it. I think that the conversation will be much more enjoyable and enlightening after having done so. I’m so grateful that Jessie was willing to spend this much time working out some of these interesting questions in real-time. And I’m grateful that you’re interested. Please enjoy episode 65 with Jessie Dunleavy! - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW JESSIE’S WORK: Her web site: BUY HER BOOK! Follow Jessie on twitter: Visit her Facebook Page: - - - - - - - - - - Make a donation to The Social Exchange Podcast: Rate/Review us on your podcast app: Sign up for a free trial of Audible and get a free audio book (cancel any time--- you get to keep the book ;) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 64: Dr. Jeffrey Singer, CATO Institute, Drug Policy, COVID Response, 2020 Election and More!
11/09/2020
Episode 64: Dr. Jeffrey Singer, CATO Institute, Drug Policy, COVID Response, 2020 Election and More!
Welcome to The Social Exchange Podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Singer. Dr. Singer shared his thoughts and professional opinions about America's COVID response-- the good, the bad, the upsetting, and the hopeful-- and what he believes are the most sensible and holistic approaches moving forward. He also discussed ideas for drug policy, including the proper relationship between government and drug access, as per this recent White Paper (coauthored with Michael Cannon) Finally, he and I talked about the 2020 election and the unnecessary sigma associated with voting third-party - - - - - - - - - - Follow Dr. Jeffrey Singer: CATO press and publications: His paper with Michael Cannon: And here's A relevant article re: Dr. Singer's attitudes and beliefs re: COVID: - - - - - - - - - - Make a donation to The Social Exchange Podcast: Rate/Review us on your podcast app: Sign up for a free trial of Audible and get a free audio book (cancel any time--- you get to keep the book ;) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 63: Brian Keating
11/06/2020
Episode 63: Brian Keating
Welcome to episode 63! Today Zach interviews Astrophysicist, Author and Podcaster, Dr. Brian Keating. Dr. Keating wrote the book, "Losing The Nobel Prize", in which he recounts his designing and directing a Nobel-worthy physics experiment called BICEP. He talks about why he and his team fell short of winning the prize (although the experiment itself was very successful), and how he later came to realize that pining for the Nobel Prize actually detracted from the reasons he became a physicist in the first place-- namely, to contribute to the betterment of humanity. Zach and Brian talk about the allure of the Nobel Prize and the reasons why the prize, itself, hampers human progress, and they talk about similar counter-productive incentive structures in k-12 schools. - - - - - - - - - - Make a donation to The Social Exchange Podcast: Rate/Review us on your podcast app: Sign up for a free trial of Audible and get a free audio book (cancel any time--- you get to keep the book ;) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Jessie Dunleavy - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 62: Brock Coderre
11/02/2020
Episode 62: Brock Coderre
The Social Exchange is brought to you by the online Life Process Program-- an online addiction program that can be self-help or coach-led (your choice)... both versions cost less than a monthly co-pay for a therapist or outpatient program. To learn more, visit - - - - - - - - - - In this episode, Zach speaks with Brock Coderre, a Republican candidate for Vermont House of Representatives. Zach and Coderre disagree on many issues, but they fully agree on the style of conversation that will foster collaboration and change among the electorate as well as elected officials. To be sure, Brock Coderre has some specific policy ideas but, for the most part, he is running on the basis of creating richer and more constructive dialogue and problem-solving in politics. He has been speaking with (and listening to) Vermont residents for years, and often documenting the conversations he has with strangers. From these conversations (with people of various belief systems and political persuasions), he's developed a good read on the wants and needs of the Vermont electorate. Which, of course, is why he believes he will make a worthy representative. You can decide whether you agree with him or not. No matter what your take, you might quickly appreciate his casual and personable (i.e. forthright and not phony) nature. - - - - - - - - - - Make a donation to The Social Exchange Podcast: Rate/Review us on your podcast app: Sign up for a free trial of Audible and get a free audio book (cancel any time--- you get to keep the book ;) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Anthony Magnabosco Round II (Bonus Episode)
10/16/2020
Anthony Magnabosco Round II (Bonus Episode)
After my first conversation with Anthony Magnabosco (Episode 61), I decided to do a follow-up so that I could talk more about Street Epistemology strategy and his plans to scale this movement!
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Episode 61: Street Epistemology with Anthony Magnabosco
10/02/2020
Episode 61: Street Epistemology with Anthony Magnabosco
Welcome to season 5! In the spirit of engaging my guests in rich, reflective conversations, I'm kicking off the new season by interviewing a man who is-- in my not-always-humble opinion-- a king of such meaningful conversations; conversations about-- well, "meaning". His name is Anthony Magnabosco and he is a practitioner of a conversation-style called Street Epistemology (or in lay terms: talking about truth-claims and beliefs with strangers). I'll let you hear about it for yourself in the intro and then in the interview, but I'll leave you with this: If we were able to speak to / think out loud among one another the way Anthony demonstrates in his work, then I believe the world would be a better, more rational place. Enjoy the new season of The Social Exchange - - - - - - - - - - Check out Anthony's YouTube Channel: Here is an example of Anthony practicing Street Epistemology (SE): - - - - - - - - - - This podcast is brought to you by the Life Process Program (LPP). If you or someone you know is seeking professional non 12-step addiction help, visit - - - - - - - - - - DONATE $2.00 to The Social Exchange Patreon: Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UKA-74CZdv-MimwmK4V0Q?view_as=subscriber
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WELCOME TO SEASON FIVE!
10/02/2020
WELCOME TO SEASON FIVE!
Welcome to season 5 of TSE! Check out the 5 min. clip here for details about the new season and new format (and get ready for tomorrow's interview with Anthony Magnabosco)! - - - - - - - - - - Relevant show notes: Subscribe to the LPP Podcast: Subscribe to Life Process Program YouTube Channel: Make a $2. contribution to The Social Exchange: Check out/ subscribe to Anthony Magnabosco's YouTube Channel:
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Brightmind: Is This FINALLY The Mindfulness and Meditation App For YOU?
09/10/2020
Brightmind: Is This FINALLY The Mindfulness and Meditation App For YOU?
Welcome to The Social Exchange! As you may know, we are currently preparing for a new and improved season of The Social Exchange Podcast, and the fun starts on October 1st. Of course, we can't leave you on hold for a whole month, so we are sharing this episode of the LPP Podcast.... And that's because-- come October-- we will no longer be publishing addiction-related content. Those episodes can be found on the LPP Podcast :) This LPP Podcast interview was with CEO of the Brightmind meditation app, Toby Sola. I told Toby that I would be sharing this episode with listeners of The Social Exchange and he gave me a promo code for you to use, so that you can receive 50% off a Brightmind subscription. That promo code is - - - - - - - - - - Listen / Subscribe to The LPP Podcast Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lpp-podcast/id1494188367 Get 50% off the Brightmind app here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lpp-podcast/id1494188367 Make a donation to The Social Exchange here: http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange
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Episode 60: Alexander Gould -- Unity 2020
08/15/2020
Episode 60: Alexander Gould -- Unity 2020
Welcome to episode 60! Today's guest is Alexander Gould. Gould is an actor who began his career at two years old! He played the voice of Nemo in Disney's Finding Nemo in 2003, and later played Shane Botwin in the Showtime series Weeds. Now, at age 26, Gould is one of the lead volunteers for a political movement called Unity2020-- a presidential campaign like no other! In the podcast, Gould explains the Unity 2020 movement and how he became involved. Gould tells me how he's managed to balance his acting career with both his academic pursuits as well as his management of an unprecedented political campaign-- and why he's become so boosterish about the movement. Enjoy your early access to episode 60! (video clips to come) (PS---- My apologies about the sound quality. Alexander had to spend the first 20 minutes of the podcast watching me troubleshoot a broken mic, and it's evident. Luckily, you can hear everything just fine... but it's not my best quality, and I solemnly swear to do better!) - - - - - - - - - - ALL THINGS UNITY 2020 Web Site: Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Twitter: YouTube Channel ("Unity Now!" Podcast) - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Subscribe to the LPP Podcast on your preferred podcast app: Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Andrew Tatarsky - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads - - - - - - - - - -
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Episode 59: Bridgett Mack (A.K.A. "BMackWrites")
07/31/2020
Episode 59: Bridgett Mack (A.K.A. "BMackWrites")
0:00 - 6:12 News about a new season of the podcast / housekeeping 6:12 - 12:55 Introduction and background about today's show / guest. 12:56 Show starts here! - - - - - - - - - - Welcome to episode 59! Today's episode is a discussion about race with my new friend Bridgett Mack. I learned about Bridgett after watching her viral Facebook video called, "You'll Never Guess What My White Neighbor Just Came And Said To ME!!!" "The title," she says, "was satirical--- picking on "click-baity" headlines" to which we've all become accustomed. Bridgett (a black woman) really does have a white neighbor who really did approach her on that day (days after George Floyd had been killed). But what the white neighbor told her was wonderful and kind as opposed to rude and ruthless, as the title may have led us to believe. In the video, she offered a perspective about racism in America. It was nuanced and thoughtful. Her words, tone, and passion were all very honest, and I felt compelled to ask her if she would be on the podcast to discuss the topic in more detail. Happily, she agreed. I hope you'll enjoy! - - - - - - - - - - Follow Bridgett on social media: See Bridgett's web site here: - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Subscribe to the LPP Podcast on your preferred podcast app: Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 58: Tamler Sommers "Why Honor Matters"
06/10/2020
Episode 58: Tamler Sommers "Why Honor Matters"
Welcome to episode 58! In today's episode, I spoke with Tamler Sommers about his book, "Why Honor Matters." Tamler is the co-host of the Very Bad Wizards Podcast (check it out-- it's actually one of my favorite shows). He is also a philosophy professor at the Univeristy of Houston and he is, of course, the author of the aforementioned (and excellent) book about honor culture, "Why Honor Matters". "Honor" is one of those concepts with a kind of fluid definition (like the concept of addiction that I talk so much about). But once you wrap your mind around the overall influence that the honor concept has -- both on individuals and in culture-- then it can be clearly understood and can be a useful tool for making sense of complex social issues. The most interesting part of the book is Tamler's take on restorative justice (and how taking a page from honor culture actually helps us wrap our minds around the concept), and that's the concept around which today's talk is centered. I hope this interview will bring you value. Enjoy episode 58! - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW TAMLER SOMMERS! Very Bad Wizards Podcast His Web Site Buy The Book - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 57: Kevin Franciotti: Psychedelics and 12-Steps
06/04/2020
Episode 57: Kevin Franciotti: Psychedelics and 12-Steps
Welcome to The Social Exchange Podcast Today’s guest is Kevin Franciotti. Kevin is a board member of The Psychedelics in Recovery: Outreach and Services -- PROS-- which is a research initiative of Project New Day Foundation, a non-profit that helps people overcome addiction through the responsible and legal use of psychedelics. A large part of Kevin's efforts are allocated toward bridging the gap between 12-step programs (like AA) and that of psychedelic assisted recovery. Many people express resistance to linking those two efforts, and may even see them as wholly incompatible, but Kevin makes a good case to the contrary. For his part, Keivn personally struggled for years with addiction to alcohol and opioids, as well as depression. He dropped out of college, was arrested and went to rehab where he was introduced "the 12-step approach" which he wanted nothing to do with. And it was after finding benefit in the use of psychedelics to alter his perspective about drugs-- and their involvement in his life-- that he's become involved in a PROS, where he aims to help people currently involved in 12-step programs incorporate psychedelics (in a measured way) into their recovery experience. Today we talk about his background, his experience with addiction (and his move away from it) and we discuss his involvement with Project New Day and psychedelic research in general. Enjoy episode 57 with Kevin Franciotti. - - - - - - - - - - Learn More About Kevin's Work: Project New Day Article in Filter Magazine Psychedelic Liberties Summit info - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Dean LeMire - Christy McPherson - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 56: Daniel Garrett-- Shining A Light On Rural Tennessee
05/15/2020
Episode 56: Daniel Garrett-- Shining A Light On Rural Tennessee
Welcome to episode 56! Today's guest is Daniel Garrett. Daniel belongs to a demographic that has not been widely represented on this podcast. Hailing from rural Northwest Tennessee, Daniel is in his mid-20s, he is bisexual, he is below the poverty line, he’s experienced traumatic events and difficult family circumstances growing up, he has done sex work, and he currently uses illicit drugs (even though he's actively trying to pursue alternative, more healthy involvements and cut down on (or stop) his drug use. Fortunately, for the first time in his life, Daniel has found something meaningful and purposeful to pursue-- namely, educating the public about harm-reduction. UNfortunately, he is often misunderstood by people who mistake his eccentric personality (and blunt way of putting things) as meaning he ignorant and/or acting in bad faith. In my experience, the former is true; the latter is absolutely not. I hope you'll find Daniel's ideas interesting and that you'll enjoy episode 56! - - - - - - - - - - Follow Daniel's work. . . Web Site - His Blog - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 55: Dr. Michael Shermer "Giving The Devil His Due"
05/05/2020
Episode 55: Dr. Michael Shermer "Giving The Devil His Due"
Welcome to episode 55! Today's guest is the founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine and NYT best-selling author, Dr. Michael Shermer. Dr. Shermer and I discussed his new book, Giving The Devil HIs Due. Some salient talking points: - Free Speech-- why it is the most precious right and why it must be upheld always. - supreme court case (famous for the "shouting fire in a crowded theater" analogy for limiting speech) - Rappaport's rules for engagement and it behooves us to follow them (i.e. the entire essence of "The Social Exchange") - The appropriate relationship between religion and science - Michael's devils of the past (people he's debated) including: *Jordan Peterson (and his rise to fame) - - - *David Irving (Holocaust Denier)- - - *Graham Hancock (writer, journalist, and self-proclaimed "alternative archaeologist) - My debate with Peter Hitchens and how it -- despite being painful-- changed my way of thinking about conversations in general And much more! Please enjoy episode 55 with Dr. Michael Shermer. - - - - - - - - - - Buy Michael Shermer's New Book: Check out Skeptic Magazine: Listen to Michael's "Science Salon" Podcast: - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SOCIAL EXCHANGE Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS! - Nunzio De Martino (Courtesy of "Don Nunzio Limos" ) - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 54: Tessie Castillo and George Wilkerson-- "Crimson Letters"
04/08/2020
Episode 54: Tessie Castillo and George Wilkerson-- "Crimson Letters"
Welcome to episode 54! There are two guests on today’s show. My first guest is Tessie Castillo. Tessie is a journalist and an author from Raleigh North Carolina. Her new book is called "Crimson Letters, Voices From Death Row." In 2014, Tessie volunteered to teach a writing class to death row inmates at North Carolina’s Central Prison. She treasured the experience, as she learned to respect and understand these inmates-- her students-- as human beings. As people, with a story to tell, and people with the capacity to grow, and to make positive contributions to society. But she found the prison system to be oppressive— unable and unwilling to give some of these men the chance to live to their full potential. She wrote an op-ed to this effect to her local paper, and when it was published, she was swiftly banned from doing volunteer work at any North Carolina Prisons. Eventually, Tessie— along with a group of four death-row inmates with whom she’d developed a working relationship— collaborated on this new book. - - - Also joining me today is one of Tessie’s co-authors, George Wilkerson. George called in from the prison and offered me a window into the story of his past as well as his ideas about writing, growth, friendship, and life. Despite being on the inside of the prison, George is an accomplished writer and an award-winning artist (see below). Enjoy episode 54! - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about Tessie Castillo and the new book: Check out George Wilkerson's art: - - - - - - - - - - CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC http://soundcloud.com/knowmad1 Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - Follow Patrick His Website - His Podcast - On Twitter - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to our new patrons - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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Episode 53: Kate Nicholson's Suggestions for Dealing With Isolation
03/28/2020
Episode 53: Kate Nicholson's Suggestions for Dealing With Isolation
Kate Nicholson is a civil rights attorney. In the mid-90's-- due to complications from surgery-- she became unable to walk, stand, or even sit. She was in excruciating pain each day and couldn't leave her home; she remained isolated in bed for 15 years. In this interview, Kate explains how, despite being isolated, she was able to create a purposeful, meaningful, and engaging (and OPTIMISTIC) life. And she offers tips about how to do the same, for those of us who are still only getting used to our new, temporary, way-of-life sans social-engagement. By the way, did I mention Kate is a VERY smart cookie? She is a civil rights attorney and an advocate for pain patients who have been affected by limitations on prescribing (she has done a Ted Talk on this issue) She is a nationally-recognized expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She also runs non-profits related to pain patients and the arts, respectively. She frequently writes op-eds for major publications like the LA Times and The Hill. Learn more about Kate here: Her article is here: - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to Nunzio De Martino! Visit Nunzio's Italian tour business here: - - - - - - - - - - CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC http://soundcloud.com/knowmad1 Become a Patron Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! Contribute through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) - - - - - - - - - - Follow Patrick His Website - His Podcast - On Twitter - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to our new patrons - Susan Lennon - James Stacks - Chris L - W Leon Naufahu - Sherry Chandler - Dee-Dee Stout - Christopher Hanlon - André Pampel - CARTER Vermont - Rick Barnett - Anne M. Earle - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Regina Ferguson - Timmy Tucker - Christian - Thomas Rhoads - Kathleen Cochran - Marjorie Israel - Diane T - Trevor - Sue Mathieu - Linda Rhoads
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