Season 2 Episode 6

Gun reform has recently garnered an astronomical amount of public attention following the fatal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Despite the myriad of shootings that preceded this tragedy, nothing sparked more discussion than the likes of several Parkland students who have taken it upon themselves to convene and organize marches, protests and panels across the United States to bring attention to gun reform policies.

Emilie Smith, a student at North Broward Preparatory School, a performing arts high school near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shared her experience as a student at a near-by school and addressed her recollection of February 14th, 2018 before and after receiving news of the cataclysm at Parkland. Law Professor, Dr.Donald Jones speaks on the legal ramifications of gun reform as well as the current state of legalities surrounding gun ownership.

Join Paul Schulz, Meredith Sloan and Tej Joshi for the last and most emotionally driven episode of this season that will leave you eager for more.

This episode aired in the Spring of 2018.

Season 2 Episode 5

Former University of Miami president, and Health and Human Services secretary under President Clinton has announced her official running for Congress to replace retiring Republican Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Democratic candidate, Donna E. Shalala, sat with hosts Paul Schulz, Tej Joshi and Meredith Sloan prior to the public declaration of her Congressional running to discuss her thoughts on the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool and their efforts in gun-control reform as well as the pivotal moments in her career that have crafted her into the public figure she is today.

Music featured: Beach by MBB @mbbofficial

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This episode aired January 24th, 2018.

Season 2 Episode 4

The progressive nature of Miami, Florida has allowed for drag culture to thrive and become one of the most alluring tourist attractions this top-tier Florida destination has to offer. Drag involves a hyperbolization of the female physique which consists of overly-effeminate outfits and performances. Masculine-presenting drag queens were at one point in time taboo in the drag world, but have gained traction and are now accepted as another aesthetic in the drag variety.

This ability to interweave the effeminacy of a woman to that of a man's masculinity is no foreign concept to Miss Toto who was named Miami's Best Drag Queen in 2018. She phoned in to the studio to disclose her origin story to Paul Schulz and Meredith Sloan, and spill the necessary tea for our listeners to better gauge the life of a drag queen in all her glory.

Music featured: Long Shot by Rosse.

This episode aired in the Spring of 2018.

Season 2 Episode 3

The ever-expanding acronym, LGBTTQQIAAP, is reflective of the myriad of identities that are present in the queer community. This openness to providing a space for all types of individuals to feel safe has proved to be of solace to present and future people desperately seeking to attach a name to their feelings.

However, more recently, cases have spontaneously ignited across the globe with mentions of "transage" and "transabled" identities being present amongst small minorities of people including a 52-year-old man acting on his desire to be a 6-year-old girl and more over, the viral Dr. Phil guest who intentionally poured drain cleaner on her eyes to become blind.

These uncommon occurrences have received as much support as they have criticism, and have even been met with attempts from people within the queer community to quickly embrace and adopt these new identities. Should these identities be accepted? Are they legitimate?

On this week’s episode of Talking Taboo, Paul Schulz, Meredith Sloan and Tej Joshi define transgenderism, and differentiate it from these two novel identities that have been referred as being similar forms of “trans-lifestyles” with the help of Anthony Sis, the Assistant Director of the LQBGTQ+ center at the University of Miami as well as Dr. Brenna Munro, a current professor of Women and Gender Studies.

This episode aired in the Fall of 2017.

Season 2 Episode 2

Dr. Franklin Foote shares his expertise in the unspoken realm of sex and opens a conversation about the social conditioning that is shame associated to sex. In this episode of Talking Taboo, Paul Schulz, Meredith Sloan and Tej Joshi make an uncomfortable conversation into a seemingly normal one including fetishes, kinks and sex conventions.

Music featured: Chase Me Down by Souvenir.

This season aired in the Fall of 2017.

Season 2 Episode 1

Black Americans today have undoubtedly continued the efforts of their activist predecessors in the incessant battle for equality. For many, the process of acknowledging one's privilege has become a civil responsibility resulting in empathy for the oppressed, but likewise, for many others, a sense of victimization has developed as a result of attention being directed their way, which has resulted in the coining of the term, white fragility. This concept is often used for individuals who become defensive at the mention of racial issues that may be the cause of their privilege.

For non-POCs across the U.S, feelings of resentments have ensued and terms such as "reverse-racism" have also developed. This begs an important question: is it possible to be racist against a white person?

On this season premiere of Talking Taboo, Paul Schulz, Tej Joshi and new host, Meredith Sloan, discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement race relations, and even venture into the politics of Rachel Dolezal, a woman who gained notoriety in the U.S. for being "trans-racial." All this and more with the honor of University of Miami Law Professor Osamudia James.

Music featured: Gave All My Love Away by M’Lynn

This episode aired in the Spring of 2018.

Season 1 Episode 4

Talking Taboo is a radio talkshow surrounding controversies that goes live every Monday from 5 - 6 pm in Coral Gables, Florida.

Political Science professor, Dr. George A Gonzalez breaks down urban sprawl and its effects on society, as well as his opinions on President Trump's respective efforts in lieu of over-development.

About Talking Taboo

Treat yourself to an unconventional serving of controversy with a side of humor.

Paul Schulz, Portia Baudisch and Tej Joshi are trailblazing an uncanny meal known as Talking Taboo that will leave you starving for more.

Season 1 is jam-packed with hours of discussion on topics that stray into unorthodox territory and with the help of expert guests every week, our hosts will ask the questions you want the answers to.

Music featured: Neon Dreams by Souvenir.

This season aired in the Fall of 2017.

Season 1 Episode 3

Dr. Drew W Billings, author of Acts of the Apostles and the Rhetoric of Roman Imperialism, defines religion and illustrates its effects on society. Hosts Portia B and Paul even discuss their own religious affiliations.

Music featured: My Everything by Mikala Banham.

This season aired in the Fall of 2017.

About Talking Taboo

Treat yourself to an unconventional serving of controversy with a side of humor.

Paul Schulz, Portia Baudisch and Tej Joshi are trailblazing an uncanny meal known as Talking Taboo that will leave you starving for more.

Season 1 is jam-packed with hours of discussion on topics that stray into unorthodox territory and with the help of expert guests every week, our hosts will ask the questions you want the answers to.

Season 1 Episode 2

This week, Talking Taboo hosts Paul, Portia and Tej discuss the stigmatization of mental illness as well as arguments that delegitimize its existence by deeming a mere shift in mentality as the solution. Tune in as special guest, Veronica Betancur speaks on behalf of the University of Miami's Counseling Outreach Peer Education Organization and helps our hosts differentiate fact from fallacy.

Music featured: Instructions Not Included by Amy Grace Humber

This season aired in the Fall of 2017.

About Talking Taboo

Treat yourself to an unconventional serving of controversy with a side of humor.

Paul Schulz, Portia Baudisch and Tej Joshi are trailblazing an uncanny meal known as Talking Taboo that will leave you starving for more.

Season 1 is jam-packed with hours of discussion on topics that stray into unorthodox territory and with the help of expert guests every week, our hosts will ask the questions you want the answers to.

Season 1 Episode 1

Join hosts Paul Schulz, Portia Baudisch and Tej Joshi as they discuss sexuality with Dr. Claire Porter, a University of Miami professor of both LGBTQ+Studies, and Women and Gender Studies.

Music featured: Battle Cry by Christina Martino.

This season aired in the Fall of 2017.

About Talking Taboo

Treat yourself to an unconventional serving of controversy with a side of humor.

Paul Schulz, Portia Baudisch and Tej Joshi are trailblazing an uncanny meal known as Talking Taboo that will leave you starving for more.

Season 1 is jam-packed with hours of discussion on topics that stray into unorthodox territory and with the help of expert guests every week, our hosts will ask the questions you want the answers to.