Build a Better Ally

Build a Better Ally

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Build a Better Ally episodes

  • The Giver Episode

    In which we cover The Giver by Lois Lowry and the countless lessons it can teach anybody from any walk of life about the necessity of empathy for others.

    30 min
  • The Grasshopper and the Ant Episode

    In which we update a classic fable and learn to be better allies for essential workers in the process. Because whether you work in the arts or not, whether you rage against the machine or are a slave to it, we all are victim to it and need to rally together.

    15 min
  • Sai Trek: Deep Space Mind

    The host escapes into the world and soundscapes of Star Trek as they cope with significant current events and reassess the purpose of hope. 

    18 min
  • The Secrets of the Garden

    In which there is the story of a British girl, another of a Laotian-American immigrant, gardening of the soul, the power of positive thinking, and how all these themes and more intertwine. 

    54 min
  • The Matilda Episode

    In which we explain our hiatus, go on an adventure inside the mind of the creator, and have a presidential debate.  

    17 min
  • Try Again, David

    In which we learn how to use behavior science to fight prejudices and implicit biases (and the difference between both), perfect for people who don't want to "talk about race." Get some tools to build better habits for you and your family! 

    39 min
  • A Sonic Soirée

    Join Dr. Alex Summit as he delves into the world of sonic staircase analysis with the renowned Dr. Vandella Stepford. This episode explores the fascinating intersection of acoustics and architecture, as Dr. Stepford uses her extraordinary hearing to decode the secrets hidden within every step. From the creaks of a historic mansion to the echoes of a modern skyscraper, prepare to be amazed by the power of sound.

    6 min

About Build a Better Ally

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A show where I use children's books to explain the complexities of critical race theory, among other things, for those who have trouble connecting with harder material.