Politics and Sports (20:37)

Gregory Murray, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences and an Associate Professor of Political Science at Augusta University. Football and politics seem like they are worlds apart.  One deals with a ball and teams and the other deals with the country and laws.  But some say that football fanatics and politicians are not that different. Greg Murray explains how partisan politics and sports fandom are similar.

 

Leading in the Moment (1:09:56)

Judith Humphrey is the founder of The Humphrey Group, a premier leadership communications firm. She is a communications expert whose business teaches global clients how to communicate as confident, compelling leaders. One of the characteristics of great leaders is their ability to think on their feet and respond on the spot. They are able to inspire and influence in everyday situations, whether it be in the elevator, in the hallway, or in a meeting. Yet many of us are afraid to speak up in these situations. We are afraid of being judged, of being criticized, or of having nothing meaningful to say. Judith Humphrey shares her new book, Impromptu: Leading in the Moment, which explains how to think on our feet and respond eloquently to any situation. 

 

Why the Republican tax plan can help put American youths back to work (1:55:24)

Randall Olsen, Ph.D.,  is the Director of the Center for Human Resource Research (CHRR) and has been heavily involved with the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience (NLS) for over twenty years. With the new Republican tax plan, many want to know whether the bill will improve labor market opportunities for workers, especially the nation’s youth, whose careers have suffered since the turn of the century. Randall Olsen explains why he believes it will.

Is the Disney/21st Century Fox deal good for America (20:24)

Margot Susca, Ph.D., is a professorial lecturer in American University’s School of Communication journalism division. She teaches courses in reporting, journalism ethics, children's media culture, mass media and society, and code. The proposed $52.4 billion merger of Disney and 21st Century Fox would merge the first and third largest film companies in the world. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight, 20th Century Fox and Big Sky would all be under the same umbrella. Dr. Margot Susca examines the trend of media consolidation.

Mentorship vs. Management (1:09:02)

Clint Pulver is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has traveled the world speaking to youth and adult audiences. As more and more millennials continue to graduate college and join the workforce, corporate managers find themselves facing a daunting new challenge: how to best connect with their new, young employees. The truth is that millennials are looking for leaders that support them, encourage them, and inspire them to be their best. In short, they are looking for mentors. Clint Pulver talks about what can be done to give millennials the support they are looking for in the workplace.

Jeff Simpson - Screen Cleaning (1:36:06)

Jeff Simpson talks about movies and TV helping you find family-friendly options.

Is the Disney/21st Century Fox deal good for America (20:24)

Margot Susca, Ph.D., is a professorial lecturer in American University’s School of Communication journalism division. She teaches courses in reporting, journalism ethics, children's media culture, mass media and society, and code. The proposed $52.4 billion merger of Disney and 21st Century Fox would merge the first and third largest film companies in the world. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight, 20th Century Fox and Big Sky would all be under the same umbrella. Dr. Margot Susca examines the trend of media consolidation.

 

Mentorship vs. Management (1:09:02)

Clint Pulver is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has traveled the world speaking to youth and adult audiences. As more and more millennials continue to graduate college and join the workforce, corporate managers find themselves facing a daunting new challenge: how to best connect with their new, young employees. The truth is that millennials are looking for leaders that support them, encourage them, and inspire them to be their best. In short, they are looking for mentors. Clint Pulver talks about what can be done to give millennials the support they are looking for in the workplace.

 

Jeff Simpson - Screen Cleaning (1:36:06)

Jeff Simpson talks about movies and TV helping you find family-friendly options.

Why the Republican tax plan can help put American youths back to work (20:02)

Randall Olsen, Ph.D.,  is the Director of the Center for Human Resource Research (CHRR) and has been heavily involved with the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience (NLS) for over twenty years. With the new Republican tax plan, many want to know whether the bill will improve labor market opportunities for workers, especially the nation’s youth, whose careers have suffered since the turn of the century. Randall Olsen explains why he believes it will.

Resolve Emotional Conflicts (1:06:24)

Daniel Shapiro, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, which pioneers innovative strategies and teaching methodologies to address the human dimensions of conflict resolution. How do you deal with that impossible person? The one who always seems to be out to get you. When you’re at an impasse with your boss, your spouse, your neighbors, how do you reach a solution that’s best for both of you? When making an emotional argument how do you avoid letting your emotions get the best of you? Author Dan Shapiro’s book Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts takes a look at tribal thinking and how to identify with those who seem fundamentally opposed to us. 

New Years Intentions For Weight Loss (1:59:18)

Karen Mangum is a licensed, registered dietitian, seasoned recipe developer, food blogger, and nutrition consultant. She is the author and producer of Inside Karen’s Kitchen, a healthy food blog, where she shares recipes that nourish and heal along with insightful nutrition musings which attempt to sort fact from fiction.  Karen is married to Michael and the mother of five almost grown children, including BYU football starting quarterback, Tanner Mangum. Karen Mangum shares her tips on how to be intentional in your weight loss goals for the new year.

Why the Republican tax plan can help put American youths back to work (20:02)

Randall Olsen, Ph.D.,  is the Director of the Center for Human Resource Research (CHRR) and has been heavily involved with the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience (NLS) for over twenty years. With the new Republican tax plan, many want to know whether the bill will improve labor market opportunities for workers, especially the nation’s youth, whose careers have suffered since the turn of the century. Randall Olsen explains why he believes it will.

 

Resolve Emotional Conflicts (1:06:24)

Daniel Shapiro, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, which pioneers innovative strategies and teaching methodologies to address the human dimensions of conflict resolution. How do you deal with that impossible person? The one who always seems to be out to get you. When you’re at an impasse with your boss, your spouse, your neighbors, how do you reach a solution that’s best for both of you? When making an emotional argument how do you avoid letting your emotions get the best of you? Author Dan Shapiro’s book Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts takes a look at tribal thinking and how to identify with those who seem fundamentally opposed to us. 

 

New Years Intentions For Weight Loss (1:59:18)

Karen Mangum is a licensed, registered dietitian, seasoned recipe developer, food blogger, and nutrition consultant. She is the author and producer of Inside Karen’s Kitchen, a healthy food blog, where she shares recipes that nourish and heal along with insightful nutrition musings which attempt to sort fact from fiction.  Karen is married to Michael and the mother of five almost grown children, including BYU football starting quarterback, Tanner Mangum. Karen Mangum shares her tips on how to be intentional in your weight loss goals for the new year.

Politics and Sports (20:37)

Gregory Murray, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences and an Associate Professor of Political Science at Augusta University. Football and politics seem like they are worlds apart.  One deals with a ball and teams and the other deals with the country and laws.  But some say that football fanatics and politicians are not that different. Greg Murray explains how partisan politics and sports fandom are similar.

Leading in the Moment (1:09:57)

Judith Humphrey is the founder of The Humphrey Group, a premier leadership communications firm. She is a communications expert whose business teaches global clients how to communicate as confident, compelling leaders. One of the characteristics of great leaders is their ability to think on their feet and respond on the spot. They are able to inspire and influence in everyday situations, whether it be in the elevator, in the hallway, or in a meeting. Yet many of us are afraid to speak up in these situations. We are afraid of being judged, of being criticized, or of having nothing meaningful to say. Judith Humphrey shares her new book, Impromptu: Leading in the Moment, which explains how to think on our feet and respond eloquently to any situation. 

Getting out of your comfort zone (1:55:45)

Paul Jenkins, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist. He is the author of Pathological Positivity. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychology-law Society, and the Utah Psychological Association. Marriage can be tough. Many challenges come up when two people decide to join their lives together. Dr. Paul Jenkins shares some ideas on how to get out of your comfort zone.

Politics and Sports (20:37)

Gregory Murray, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences and an Associate Professor of Political Science at Augusta University. Football and politics seem like they are worlds apart.  One deals with a ball and teams and the other deals with the country and laws.  But some say that football fanatics and politicians are not that different. Greg Murray explains how partisan politics and sports fandom are similar.

 

Leading in the Moment (1:09:57)

Judith Humphrey is the founder of The Humphrey Group, a premier leadership communications firm. She is a communications expert whose business teaches global clients how to communicate as confident, compelling leaders. One of the characteristics of great leaders is their ability to think on their feet and respond on the spot. They are able to inspire and influence in everyday situations, whether it be in the elevator, in the hallway, or in a meeting. Yet many of us are afraid to speak up in these situations. We are afraid of being judged, of being criticized, or of having nothing meaningful to say. Judith Humphrey shares her new book, Impromptu: Leading in the Moment, which explains how to think on our feet and respond eloquently to any situation. 

 

Getting out of your comfort zone (1:55:45)

Paul Jenkins, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist. He is the author of Pathological Positivity. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychology-law Society, and the Utah Psychological Association. Marriage can be tough. Many challenges come up when two people decide to join their lives together. Dr. Paul Jenkins shares some ideas on how to get out of your comfort zone.

Gender Pricing (21:23)

Christine Whelan, Ph.D., Clinical professor in the DeProfessorof Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Products marketed for women or girls are priced higher than virtually identical products for men. Accordingly in one study by the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, personal care products marketed to women cost an average of 13 percent more than equivalent men's products,  8 percent on adult clothing, 4 percent on children's clothing, 7 percent on toys and accessories, and 8 percent on home health care products and products for seniors. One study estimated that these hidden cost, or “pink tax” can cost women nearly $1,400 a year. So why are they products marked up for women? And what is being done to even the cost? Dr. Whelan explains.

What do Wives Want from Husbands (1:10:15)

Aubrey Grossen is a writer, a blogger, and (most importantly) a mother! Aubrey’s movement “The Mamahood” is something she has created as an opportunity to connect mothers with other mothers as a support system and a resource.  She has found great success with multiple Facebook groups which create a community full of moms supporting moms and finding joy in #momlife. Her goal is to create a way for every mom to have a friend. Whether it be a workout buddy, a shopping buddy, or just someone to hear you rant about your day.

Gender Pricing (21:23)

Christine Whelan, Ph.D., Clinical professor in the DeProfessorof Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Products marketed for women or girls are priced higher than virtually identical products for men. Accordingly in one study by the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, personal care products marketed to women cost an average of 13 percent more than equivalent men's products,  8 percent on adult clothing, 4 percent on children's clothing, 7 percent on toys and accessories, and 8 percent on home health care products and products for seniors. One study estimated that these hidden cost, or “pink tax” can cost women nearly $1,400 a year. So why are they products marked up for women? And what is being done to even the cost? Dr. Whelan explains.

 

What do Wives Want from Husbands (1:10:15)

Aubrey Grossen is a writer, a blogger, and (most importantly) a mother! Aubrey’s movement “The Mamahood” is something she has created as an opportunity to connect mothers with other mothers as a support system and a resource.  She has found great success with multiple Facebook groups which create a community full of moms supporting moms and finding joy in #momlife. Her goal is to create a way for every mom to have a friend. Whether it be a workout buddy, a shopping buddy, or just someone to hear you rant about your day.

Does the Brain Filter out a Wider Awareness? (14:33)

Dr. Marjorie Hines Woollacott has been a neuroscience professor at the University of Oregon for more than three decades and a meditator for almost four. She also has a master’s degree in Asian studies, which she began on a teaching sabbatical and completed at the UO while a full-time professor.  Her master’s thesis was the foundation for her latest book, Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind, which is both a scientist’s memoir and a research survey on human consciousness. As a neuroscientist, Marjorie Woollacott had no doubts that the brain was a purely physical entity controlled by chemicals and electrical pulses. When she experimented with meditation for the first time, however, her entire world changed. Woollacott’s journey through years of meditation has made her question the reality she built her career upon and has forced her to ask what human consciousness really is. 

Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader (1:03:14)

Herminia Ibarra is the Cora Chaired Professor of Leadership and Learning, and Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD. Prior to joining INSEAD, she served on the Harvard Business School faculty for thirteen years. She Chairs the Visiting Committee of the Harvard Business School. Thinkers 50 ranked Ibarra #8 among the most influential business gurus in the world. Today’s breakneck pace of change has an immense impact on leaders – and as a result, on the organizations, they run. All too often, people remain stuck in outdated mindsets and modes of operating, even after others recognize the need for change. Herminia Ibbara, author of “Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader”, teaches us about some new and updated leadership qualities and innovative strategies that can help us truly become a “better leader.” 

Language and Tolerance (1:47:30)

Amy Thompson, Ph.D., is the Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of South Florida. Less than 1% of American adults today are proficient in a foreign language that th