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How does raising children with disabilities, and having disabilities, influence the experiences of motherhood? In this episode of Life Fantastic, we talk with Robin Citron, mother of show host Liza Citron, about her experiences with raising someone with disabilities.

Retired Syracuse City School District administrator and candidate for school board commissioner, David Maynard talks about public education in Syracuse with host Samantha Pierce.

Philosopher Jeremy Pierce (Ph.D.), author of A Realist Metaphysics of Race, and Joshua Swamidass ((MD, Ph.D.), author of The Genealogical Adam and Eve, continue a discussion of biology and race, moving to more real-world issues and some of Josh's experiences as a biologist of color. Part 2 of 2

What are the differences between mental illnesses and developmental disabilities? In this episode of Life Fantastic, we discuss the differences and similarities between mental illness and developmental disability as well as the implications of experiencing.

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How does the digital divide impact students and teachers in Syracuse? In this episode of #FiresideChatFridays, we talk with Syracuse City School District school board candidate Karen Cordano and former Syracuse City School District art teacher Amalia Skandalis about access to technology and other digital resources in Syracuse.

In this episode of #FiresideChatFridays, we discuss the role of the Onondaga County Legislature's influence on public education in Syracuse with county legislature candidate Dr. Shanelle Benson Reid and Syracuse City School District parent Maria Face. We also discuss the barriers to accessing special education services for students with disabilities.

In this episode of #FiresideChatFridays, we discuss the experiences of foster care students in the Syracuse City School District with foster care home finder Reine Fitzgerald and candidate for school board commissioner Joshua King. Recorded 2/19/2021

What are the differences between Syracuse city schools and the surrounding suburban schools? In this episode of #FiresideChatFridays, we talk with guest Reine Fitzgerald about the differences she's observed as a parent and while working with children in foster care in different school districts.

Philosopher Jeremy Pierce (Ph.D.), author of A Realist Metaphysics of Race, discusses biological notions of race with biologist S. Joshua Swamidass (MD, Ph.D.) author of the book The Genealogical Adam and Eve. Part 1 of 2.

Autistic women. We do exist! In this episode of Life Fantastic, we discuss autism, sex, gender identity, and the idea that autism is a presentation of extreme maleness. Where do autistic women fit into this messy soup of ideas?