Roxboro House Roundtables

In this podcast, the Jefferson University Latin American Student Organization and Professor Ahmad Qais Munhazim discussed the issues surrounding being considered an “Other” in America today. Throughout this conversation, the Roundtable members explored the definitions of the “Other,” and the illusion of the “real American.” Students, staff and faculty related their struggles in not being perceived as “American” enough, their complicated family dynamics and fears, and the pressures and discrimination they face. Listen to this podcast episode to experience the daily obstacles that immigrants have to go through to survive.

In this podcast, the Roundtable members discussed the urgent problem of mass incarceration in America, but specifically in Philadelphia. Professor Evan Laine of Jefferson University is joined by members of the JLUSA Philadelphia Campaign, Close the Creek, Jeffrey Jones, and Reuben Jones, as well as, Jacquelyn Jordan, Executive Asst. to the Sr. Associate Provost for Enrollment Management at Jefferson University. Throughout this Roundtable, the group discussed critical concerns of mass incarceration including Risk Assessment in the justice system and how mass incarnation is ingrained in United States history and is now a form of institutional racism. To learn more visit [jlusa.org].

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Hayden, President of the Jefferson University Graduate Sustainability Network as well as Professor Tom Schrand and Professor Rob Fleming discussed why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike. Students, Faculty, and Staff explored what the Global Climate Strike concerns, what are the risk to the health of the planet and what possible solutions are available. The Roundtables will now be heard on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in October on WGGT-LP 92.9 Germantown Community Radio.

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Patrick Ryan, Associate Director of Career Services, explored the relationship between Trump, the First Amendment and Free Speech on this special Constitution Day Roundtable. Students, faculty, and staff discussed opposing views on what it means to have free speech in today’s political climate and how the First Amendment interacts with or affects social media. A major portion of the conversation focused on whether Trump’s declaration that the press is an enemy of the people and his continued charges of media fake news effectively chills free speech expression. Roundtables will now be heard on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in October on WGGT-LP 92.9 Germantown Community Radio.

In this podcast, Jefferson University Psychology Professor Emily Capelli explores the relationships between mental health awareness, eating disorders, and body health at every size. Students, faculty, and educators examine how their life experiences and their relationships with family members and friends formulate their awareness of body health and relationship with food. This intriguing Roundtable dives deep into the realm of how the “average” person encounters, experiences and sometimes suffers from their relationship with food

In this podcast, Doctor Jonathan Metzl joins the Roxboro Roundtables at Thomas Jefferson University Center City Campus. Dr. Metzl explores his new book Dying of Whiteness and how current United States government policies are putting white middle-class Americans at ever-greater risk of sickness and death. He delves into how these voters actually support self-defeating policies that work against their best economic, social, and health interests. In this Roundtable, Metzel explains how in the era of Donald Trump, many lower- and middle-class white Americans are drawn to politicians who pledge to make their lives great again. Nevertheless, as Metzel discuses, these same politician’s policies actually place white Americans at ever-greater risk of sickness and death. Listen to this podcast to have an insider look into Dr. Metzl’s fascinating new book, which is causing great discussion and controversy throughout the nation.

LSPN

(Law & Society Podcast Network)

Announces it First Show

Civil Discourse

Hosted by Nick Franchi and Sierra Reddi

These Law & Society Sophomores differ political on almost every topic, however while their ideology may clash, application of their worldviews may sometime intersect. This podcast is not about arguing, rather it is their reaction to current events and their implications from two individuals who while they disagree politically and socially, agree that it is absolutely necessary that we discuss our views in a respectful and constructive manner

Listen to the inspirational story of David Tuck and his story as a holocaust survivor. An educator worldwide, David Tuck shares his experiences, his hardships, his highs and the blessings he is thankful for. During a time of high political climate Mr. Tuck reassures the young generation of the world we live in.

Working Internationally by Roxboro House Roundtables

In this podcast, Jefferson University students, who are members of the Latin America Student Association, (L.A.S.O.) discuss life as a Latino in the Trump era. In this very emotional and frank roundtable, students reflect on the pain they experience due to the negative judgment they receive from other Americans, which they perceive is stoked by a president, whom they believe is hostile to their community. Student presenters explain how this negativity powerfully affects their self-image, which only increases the weight of the burden they carry to be exemplary members of their community.