Tea with Dr. J

By Dr. Janet Johnson

Hi! I’m Dr. Janet Johnson. Please join me for thought provoking discussions about current events, politics, social media, and book discussions. Pull up a chair, fix a cup of tea, and enjoy the show.

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Tea with Dr. J episodes:

June 17, 2019 Who ARE All These People? A Breakdown of the LARGE Democratic Field: Part 1 Senator Elizabeth Warren and Former Vice President Joe Biden
Who ARE All These People? Part 1
The American electorate will meet 20 Democratic candidates on June 26 and June 27 during the first Democratic Debate of the 2020 Campaign season.
I am examining the online presence of two candidates every day until the debate. This will hopefully answer all our questions about who the heck are all these people running for president!
Part 1 introduces you to two of the top contenders: Senator Elizabeth Warren and Former Vice President Joe Biden.

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13min
October 31, 2018 Episode 10: Friendship and Politics
Today's guest is Dr. Melissa Hernandez-Katz. She's a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas who teaches interpersonal communications. She's going to help us navigate how to talk about politics with our friends and children. We will also discuss how to survive Thanksgiving dinner. Don't unfriend your friends. Avoid conflict with some simple suggestions. And of course we encourage you to GO VOTE! Oh, and if you listen closely—you can hear Lucy—the podcast Poodle!
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29min
October 26, 2018 Words Matter: The Influence of Political Rhetoric
The political climate is crazy right now. Election Day is coming up soon. We need to put our energy into conversations rather than destructive behavior that doesn't persuade anyone to change their minds. Words matter because Words are meant to lead to action. Take responsibility and start listening online and offline. Our leaders are failing us on both sides. I don't care who you vote for--go vote! Enjoy this special edition.
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14min
October 26, 2018 Episode 9: Words Matter--Go Vote!
The political climate is crazy right now. Election Day is coming up soon. We need to put our energy into conversations rather than destructive behavior that doesn't persuade anyone to change their minds. Words matter because Words are meant to lead to action. Take responsibility and start listening online and offline. Our leaders are failing us on both sides. I don't care who you vote for--go vote! Enjoy this special edition.
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14min
October 23, 2018 Episode 8: GO VOTE
Everyone has a different reason for why we vote a certain way. We all have different realities. What is your reason? There's no right or wrong answer. Voting is personal. Let's stop the insults and start understanding.
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10min
September 26, 2018 Episode 7: Trump, Woodward, Fear, and Truth
I’m back! And with a quick take on Bob Woodward’s book Fear and why journalism matters.
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12min
June 02, 2018 Twitter, Language, and Politics: Crossing the Line to Cancellation Episode 6
The Roseanne show CANCELLED within hours of Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about former President Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett. Insults, derogatory comments, and name calling are becoming the norm. Language is powerful. But, we all must do better to bring civility back to conversation.
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12min
May 03, 2018 Social Media Tip: How Academics can use LinkedIn
LinkedIn is NOT just for corporate professionals. LinkedIn is great for academics as well. Some academics may not see the benefit, as I did at one time, but now, I'm building a professional community of people I SHOULD know. You should be doing the same... either as an academic or not.
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3min
April 30, 2018 James Comey: A Higher Loyalty--you decide Episode 5
Have you read James Comey's new book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership."? I did. I give you my thoughts about the book. It's more than a story about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. It's a book about leadership, ethics, and effective communication skills. In this episode, I'll explain what I took away from reading Comey's book. It's much more than JUST politics. I'll share my highlights.
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18min
April 19, 2018 Social Media Tip: Facebook Privacy Settings
Have you checked your Facebook privacy settings recently? Facebook allows you to control many features. I give you some pointers on how to check your settings to keep your Facebook account more secure.
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4min

FAQs about Tea with Dr. J:

How many episodes does Tea with Dr. J have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.