The He's Just Podcasts

Lynette Watkins is an acclaimed artist and author of the thought-provoking book, Can it be that Some Chains Are Mere Shadows? A Visual Journey From Darkness to Light. Renowned for her lifelong passion for music and the arts, Lynette’s work reflects a deep connection to emotional and spiritual exploration.

Her illustrative and painted works have been exhibited across the United States and Europe, captivating audiences with their vivid storytelling and evocative imagery. With a career marked by numerous exhibitions, Lynette’s art has found homes worldwide, blending universal themes of struggle, transformation, and hope.

Through her art and writing, Lynette invites us into a transformative journey from darkness to light, encouraging introspection and a renewed sense of possibility. Break The Chains..

The documentary Oyate Woyaka by Bryant High Horse Jr. and George McAuliffe offers an extraordinary celebration of language preservation and its pivotal role in safeguarding the Lakota people’s cultural identity. Honored with the 2024 Global Impact Award at the Red Nation Film Festival, the film delves deep into how preserving the Lakota language strengthens the values, education, and spiritual connection of the community.

Bryant High Horse Jr., with two decades of experience in K-12 and higher education, has been a staunch advocate for American Indian rights, ensuring the transmission of cultural heritage to younger generations. Meanwhile, George McAuliffe brings his expertise as a writer, director, and producer of award-winning plays, films, and TV, using his craft to amplify Indigenous voices and stories nationwide.

Their collaborative work emphasizes language preservation in maintaining heritage but also its role in healing and empowering a community. With Oyate Woyaka, Bryant and George invite us to bear witness to the resilience of the Lakota people and their efforts to preserve their identity for future generations. Wash Your Spirit With Your Tears.

Tom Loegering is an 86-year-old 7-time retiree speaker, and author. Drawing on decades of personal and professional experience, he teaches people how to develop “the business of you” to build financial stability and retire without sacrificing their dreams. Tom’s workbook, Success or Failure: The Choice Is Yours, offers practical guidance for planning the perfect retirement. With wisdom gained from his own struggles and triumphs, Tom inspires audiences to take control of their financial futures and enjoy their golden years with confidence. This is Life Lessons..

Kevin B. Smith, political science professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has dedicated over two decades to studying state politics and policies. With nine books to his name, his latest, "The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America," delves deeply into the uniquely American issue of mass incarceration. Smith explores the social, economic, and political burdens that affect current and former prisoners, who face significant challenges as they try to reenter the workforce and society. His work sheds light on a system that leaves little room for second chances but stresses that these individuals, though scarred, are not forgotten. This is The Jailer’s Reckoning.

Season 7 Premier- In this compelling episode, attorney and author William Cooper breaks down the problematic provisions of the American Constitution, revealing how historical context, tribalism, social media, and the current political system shape the nation’s challenges. Drawing from his latest book, “How America Works and Why It Doesn’t,” Cooper offers a sharp analysis of U.S. politics, while exploring the urgent need for change in today’s divided landscape. Another He’s Just Podcast How America Works, The Pursuit of Greatness.

History has a way of embedding itself within our timelines and bloodlines. Regardless of who we are or how we look, the intersections of injustice remain intertwined and frozen in time. Aran Shetterly, author and journalist, bridges history, culture, and social justice in his new book, Morningside: The 1979 Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul.. Shetterly delves into the elements of a retold story through the lens of a massacre, family dynamics, and the deeper root causes that remind us of the persistent inequities, the resilience of peacemakers, and the forces that oppose. This is.. The Perfect Storm

Rachel Zimmerman is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of experience covering health and medicine. Her essays and reporting have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue.com, New York Magazine’s The Cut, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Atlantic, Slate, and The Huffington Post, among others. Today Rachel shares her new book, “Us, After” A Memoir of Love and Suicide. This gripping conversation filled with emotion and self-discovery sheds light on the challenges Rachel and her daughters faced after Seth her husband, father unexpectedly commited suicide. Healing is a process, I Don't Wanna Wait Till It's Over.

Dr. Emiliana Vegas is a renowned expert in global education policy, with a distinguished career that expands beyond the economical industries. She has been a leading economist at the World Bank, division chief of education at the Inter-American Bank, and co director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Currently Dr. Vegas is a professor of practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, she has been instrumental in shaping education policies in the AKA Global South sectors. Today we will learn more about her and her new book, Let’s Change the World: How to Work within International Development Organizations, which reflects within her deep expertise in the field. Listen-In as Dr. Vegas helps us "Change the World."

Accomplished journalist David Tereshchuk, heralded world-wide for his imprint on T.V Broadcasting and journalism. His legacy includes over 20 years in commercial television, covering international issues and making documentaries. In the U.S., David has worked for prime networks like ABC, CBS, and CNN. Since 2012, Tereshchuk has been a producer and correspondent for PBS, focusing on ethical issues. He has been honored by Britain’s Royal Television Society with its Social Documentary Award, and by the British Association for the Advancement of Science with its Television Award. In this episode David shares his much anticipated memoir “A Question of Paternity: My Life as an Unaffiliated Reporter, “ This is David's intimate story of personal battles with trauma, church, family, career accolades and, The Absent Parent.

The grips of addiction can impact the lives of everything it touches. The path to recovery can be cumbersome at so many levels. Nicholas Mathews, is the co-founder and CEO of Stillwater Behavioral Health in Southern California. Before his rise, Nicholas knew many falls. His journey is deeply laced with the darkness, sad tales, and memories of loss. Mathew's new found strength and motivation to overcome addiction, is inspired by what he brands as a “Me” problem. In this episode he shares his story of transformation, emphasizing the rewards of saving his own life and the lives of others that are caught in this deadly game. Through the Ripples, the Stillwater… Community Is Everything