BG Ideas

By Bowling Green State University

BG Ideas, from the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society at Bowling Green State University, brings innovative, interdisciplinary research to the public.... more

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The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

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March 01, 2023 Indigenous art as protest and community engagement
Description:
Indigenous artist Sadie Redwing and BGSU professor Andrea Cardinale discuss graphic art as activism and advocacy and as a form of community engagement. The two delve into tribal visual design sovereignty, visual languages in underserved and marginalized communities, and the effects social media and technology are having on the images that shape and define us.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on our Twitter and Instagram at ICS BGSU, or on our Facebook page. You can listen to Big Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Please help us out by subscribing and rating us on your preferred platform. To suggest a topic for a future episode, you can visit us at bgsu.edu/bgideas. Our sound engineers for this episode were Ryan Turner and Marco Mendoza, with audio editing by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research was provided by Sophia Michalski, with editing by Joe Elia.
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33min
February 22, 2023 The Ethical Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Society
Season 7 Episode 4
Guest: John Dowd
Title:
The ethical impacts of artificial intelligence on society

Description:
ICS Faculty Fellow John Dowd takes a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI), explains some key terms and concepts, and then discusses the ethical implications of the technology. He highlights findings from his data and discusses his collaboration with BG high school students during his fellowship.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.

This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové.

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39min
February 15, 2023 COVID’s impact on Indigenous Communities in Mexico
Episode 3
Guest: Michaela Walsh

Title:
COVID’s impact on Indigenous Communities in Mexico

Description:
ICS Faculty Fellow Michaela Walsh discusses the COVID pandemic's effects on indigenous Hñähñu’s communities in Mexico and the US. The pandemic was a perfect storm, in which the lack of reliable info in indigenous languages, the rise in conspiracy theories, distrust of the Mexican government, and Pentecostal Christian faith resulting in high rates of infection. Yet the Hñähñu’s also demonstrated creativity and resilience. Walsh also discusses her work with Bowling Green high school students as part of this project.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.

This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové.

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35min
February 08, 2023 Distinguished Alumni Working for the Public Good in Law, Business, and Education
A successful CEO, a war crimes criminal prosecutor, and a business psychologist discuss how they applied their BGSU education to forge unexpected career paths and give back to their communities.

Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.

This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové.

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50min
February 01, 2023 Author of Dopesick Discusses Opioid Epidemic
Journalist Beth Macy is the author of Dopesick, the bestselling book (and TV miniseries) delving into the rise of the opioid crisis. Macy was inducted into BGSU’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni, and she joined us to talk about her work, the state of journalism today, and how BGSU contributed to her success.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas. You can also find the Center for Women and Gender Equity on Twitter and Instagram @cwge_bgsu and on their Facebook page.
This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové.
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32min
November 09, 2022 Using Technology to Create Closeness with Lacey Tezino and Bryan Bové
The finale episode of season 6 is guest hosted by Bryan Bové, a PhD Candidate in BGSU’s American Culture Studies program and a graduate assistant in the Center for Women and Gender Equity. Bové talks with technology leader Lacey Tezino, the founder of the app Passport Journeys, which provides workshops, events, and teletherapy sessions with licensed clinicians. Tezino discusses the inspiration for her app, as well as how race and gender shaped her journey as an entrepreneur.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas. You can also find the Center for Women and Gender Equity on Twitter and Instagram @cwge_bgsu and on their Facebook page.
This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Bryan Bové. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3ppuWvS
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32min
November 02, 2022 Improving Political Representation Via Constituent Communication with Dr. Niki Kalaf-Hughes
Dr. Niki Kalaf-Hughes, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at BGSU and Spring 2022 ICS Faculty Fellow, discusses effective communication between the public and elected officials, and how more equitable representation would affect our current political systems.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.
This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Branson Young, with editing by Kari Hanlin. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3SN7iGW
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32min
October 26, 2022 Technology's Effects on the Body with Dr. Sylvie Vitaglione
Dr. Sylvie Vitaglione talks about her research, “From Fonda to Fitbits: A History of Dance and Fitness Media,” which considers the relationship between technology, fitness, and performance. Vitaglione discusses the role technology plays in mediating the body, and the influence of our environment in personal fitness. Vitaglione is an adjunct professor in the Departments of Theatre and Film and World Languages and Cultures here at BGSU and an ICS Research Associate.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.
This episode was edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Branson Young, with editing by Kari Hanlin. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3dzEMZt
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31min
October 19, 2022 Community, Cultural Resistance, and Caribbean Dance with Dr. Jade Power-Sotomayor and Dr. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson
Dance scholars Dr. Jade Power-Sotomayor and Dr. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson discuss how Caribbean performance and dance fosters community, expresses cultural resistance, and communicates resilience. Power-Sotomayor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California, San Diego, and Forbes-Erickson is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies in the Department of Theatre and Film at BGSU.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.
Sound engineering was provided by Indigo Palte, with sound editing by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Johanna Simpson. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3K0iNqD
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33min
October 12, 2022 Artistry and Architecture with Alli Hoag
Alli Hoag, a Spring 2022 ICS Faculty Fellow and full-time instructor of glasswork and Glass Area Head at BGSU, discusses her research on creating sustainable structures with innovative glass blocks. Hoag discusses new ways to utilize glass as an architectural material in alignment with the natural world and human biorhythms. Hoag describes her custom design for an octahedron glass block as well as her sustainable methods of glass production.
Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/bgideas.
This episode was sound edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Branson Young, with editing by Kari Hanlin. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3w8HNX7
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28min

FAQs about BG Ideas:

How many episodes does BG Ideas have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.