Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection

By The Fuse Campaign

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 f

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection episodes:

July 03, 2024 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 and advocates for equitable education. They join us to chat about their perspectives, careers, and how they use "circles" to drive effective conversations about difficult topics.

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26min
June 26, 2024 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 Lucas "Perninha" Machado (Brazil) join us to discuss the breakdance industry, tenacity, optimism through struggle, and how they navigate difficult topics.

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28min
October 24, 2023 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.

Originally recorded: March 2023
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24min
October 24, 2023 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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36min
October 24, 2023 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 recorded: April 21, 2023
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37min
October 24, 2023 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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23min
October 24, 2023 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 active shootings and how extremist activity impacts his research.

Originally recorded: April 28, 2023
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27min
October 24, 2023 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 he helps others and his strategies for dealing with racism.

Originally recorded: September 30, 2022
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21min
September 15, 2022 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 being open with her community.

Originally produced: September 14, 2022
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28min
September 01, 2022 "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.

Originally recorded: September 2022
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24min

FAQs about Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection:

How many episodes does Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.