Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection
Join us as we explore today's most polarizing topics and chat about strategies for navigating them effectively.
With episodes covering subjects like fleeing a war-torn country, still feeling leftover isolation from the pandemic, and how to talk about gender-diversity without sounding like an idiot - the Fuse podcast dives into issues we know we're all thinking about but are often too afraid to discuss.
Episodes
16 episodes
Restorative practices and the power of circles
Dr. Jean Strait and Joyce Jones Strait are educators in Minnesota who use restorative practices in classrooms and community. They are also leaders for the Foundation of the Advancement of Culture & Education, which offers teacher support an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:25
Motivation, optimism, and the art of breakdancing
ILL-Abilities is an international crew of differently-abled breakdancers who use their incredible skills to entertain, motivate, and inspire. Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada), Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (USA), Jung Soo "Krops" Lee (South Korea), and L...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:46
Spirituality, religion, and lessons from the Holocaust
Kenneth Elkins is a professor who specializes in teaching about spirituality, religion in America, World War II, and the Holocaust. He joins us to discuss how he approaches navigating topics that can often invite controversy. Origi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:37
Exploring inclusion, ethnicity, and resources at a Midwest university
Dr. Algerian Hart joins us to discuss inclusion on a college campus, institutional racism, defining ethnicity, and how students can find supporting resources.Originally recorded: September 30, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:20
Communicating more clearly about sex and gender
Matt Scott is a counselor who primarily serves gay, lesbian, and gender-diverse clients. He brings his insight to the podcast, helping us define terms and develop effective methods for communicating on sex and gender topics.Originally r...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:29
Extremism, COVID-19, and dealing with our mental health
Dr. Marjorie Shavers helps talk us through the connections between mental health and extremist violence, while also remembering the impact COVID-19 has had on all of us.Originally recorded: May 5, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:26
How research plays a huge role in responding to extremist acts
Dr. William Sandel is a criminology professor who researches police and citizen perceptions of use-of-force, police tactics, active shooter events, and hostage negotiations. He joins us to advise on how we can effectively define and discuss act...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:46
What a city leader says about addressing institutional racism and focusing on positive change
Over 20 years ago, Taj Suleyman came to America as a refugee from Lebanon. Now he is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion for the city of Springfield, Missouri. He talks with us about how his personal experiences have informed the way h...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:32
Escaping trauma and exploring mental health treatment
After fleeing a violent situation in her home country, Dr. Judith Martinez found a safe new life in the Midwest. But as her past still haunts her and tensions continue to build in America, she reflects on depression, anxiety, medication, and be...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:46
"Are you ISIS?" - Examining diversity in the Ozarks with Mohammed Jubary
Mohammed Jubary came from war-torn Yemen to get an education and build a new life in Missouri. Now in Springfield, Missouri, he reflects on college, work, family and what it's like to navigate difficult questions in the Ozarks.Originall...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:23
Deradicalization
In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Dr. Michael Suttmoeller rejoins us along with Dr. John Horgan, professor of Psychology at Georgia State University and published author. Dr. Horgan is one of the nation's leading psychologists in the area of...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:47
Misinformation, Conspiracies and Digital Literacy
In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jared and Jordan are joined by mental health clinicians Jane Henke and Nia Morgan from Missouri State's Counseling Center. They provide a psychological and mental health perspective on why people spread misi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:54
White Supremacy in Our Community Pt. 2
In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Dr. Kimberly Martin and Wes Pratt from Missouri State University join us again to continue the discussion of the different ways white supremacy presents itself in our community. They dive into #BlackatMoStat...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:42
White Supremacy in Our Community Pt. 1
In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jared and Jordan sit down with Dr. Kimberly Martin and Wes Pratt from Missouri State University to discuss the different ways white supremacy presents itself in our community. They dive deep into the history...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:41