Jim Dobkowski is an author, political press secretary, and educator.  He has had very diverse life experiences and in this episode he and WIll discuss working together at a small, experimental charter school in LA, what we are seeing in society as a whole, and how to approach ideas from multiple perspectives.

Keep up with Jim's current projects at:

https://Corporationyou.com 

https://faithties.com/

During a time when we all seem to judge rather than learn, This episode breaks down a topic that I have always had a difficult time accepting- Plastic surgery.  Tussanee luebbers is a beauty expert very familiar with cultures and trends regarding beauty and together, she and Will break down the history, biology, and social stigmas around the topic.  Perhaps you will learn and then can apply this process to other topics.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused a lot of unforeseen demands  in American Society.  In this episode, Will sits down with three young innovators who chose to do something about it using the resources they had.  Perhaps these stories will inspire you to get involved and be a part of the solution: Chris Knight: https://www.printtheppe.com/

Sigal Spitzer: https://www.ilmjtcv.com/

Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau: https://dimospizza.com/

Daryl Davis is a musician that has become famous for turning over 200 members of the KKK away from their hateful ideology by having respectful conversations and befriending them.  In the current situation, our country is in, we could learn a lot about how to unite from him.  In this episode, Will and Daryl discuss his story as well as cover topics like George Floyd protests, police brutality, and the modern "Anti-Racist" movements

With such polarized and contentious times, it is important to understand the "WHY" we act the way that we do.  Dr. Cory Clark is a social psychologist and Director of Academic Engagement at the Heterodox Academy that has studied "in-group" and "outgroup" concepts and how it relates to our biology.  In this episode, Will & Cory discuss all the ways and reasons we humans are TRIBAL, from politics & sports to diet decisions.  The better we understand our tribal nature, the better we can use it in positive, rather than negative ways.

Calvin Scott is an African American military veteran that attended the first night of George Floyd protests in Los Angeles.  While there, he experienced police brutality and was detained for a crime he was not a part of.  In this episode, he tells the story and he & Will discuss the very serious issues at stake during this time.  Calvin is a true "free thinker" and gives his thoughts on many of the issues on the forefront of the national discussions

Royal Ellis is an African American police officer in Los Angeles.  Straddling the two worlds that seem to be at odds in the spring of 2020 means he has a unique perspective that fits the Cylinder Radio model.  Royal and Will discuss the importance of police training, how many things can be true at the same time, and important nuances that only someone with his experience could share.

Dani Solorio embodies the American dream.  As a Mexican immigrant with concerning health issues to a flourishing business owner, she has grown Compton Health Bar into a successful health food store in Compton, CA.  She and WIll discuss food deserts, healthy living, entrepreneurship, and being a small business owner in the time of COVID-19.

Tezlyn Figaro has been involved in law & politics her entire life.  She and Will have an in-depth discussion on the nuance surrounding racism, the importance of long-form discussions, the black community, the political LEFT vs RIGHT, and social justice movements.  

Dr. Nick Holton is a psychologist that focuses on a specific area called "positive psychology" which means understanding and growing the GOOD as opposed to fixing the BAD.  Nick & Will discuss specific ways everyone can use the biology and evolutionary making of their brain to help them get through difficult times and excel.