Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection

Dr. Jean Strait and Joyce Jones Strait are educators in Minnesota who use restorative practices in classrooms and community. They are also leaders for the Foundation of the Advancement of Culture & E…

ILL-Abilities is an international crew of differently-abled breakdancers who use their incredible skills to entertain, motivate, and inspire. Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada), Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (US…

Kenneth Elkins is a professor who specializes in teaching about spirituality, religion in America, World War II, and the Holocaust. He joins us to discuss how he approaches navigating topics that can…

Dr. Algerian Hart joins us to discuss inclusion on a college campus, institutional racism, defining ethnicity, and how students can find supporting resources.

Originally recorded: September 30, 2022

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Matt Scott is a counselor who primarily serves gay, lesbian, and gender-diverse clients. He brings his insight to the podcast, helping us define terms and develop effective methods for communicating …

Dr. Marjorie Shavers helps talk us through the connections between mental health and extremist violence, while also remembering the impact COVID-19 has had on all of us.

Originally recorded: May 5, 20…

Dr. William Sandel is a criminology professor who researches police and citizen perceptions of use-of-force, police tactics, active shooter events, and hostage negotiations. He joins us to advise on …

Over 20 years ago, Taj Suleyman came to America as a refugee from Lebanon. Now he is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion for the city of Springfield, Missouri. He talks with us about how his…

After fleeing a violent situation in her home country, Dr. Judith Martinez found a safe new life in the Midwest. But as her past still haunts her and tensions continue to build in America, she reflec…

Mohammed Jubary came from war-torn Yemen to get an education and build a new life in Missouri. Now in Springfield, Missouri, he reflects on college, work, family and what it's like to navigate diffic…

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Dr. Michael Suttmoeller rejoins us along with Dr. John Horgan, professor of Psychology at Georgia State University and published author. Dr. Horgan is one of the …

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jared and Jordan are joined by mental health clinicians Jane Henke and Nia Morgan from Missouri State's Counseling Center. They provide a psychological and mental…

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Dr. Kimberly Martin and Wes Pratt from Missouri State University join us again to continue the discussion of the different ways white supremacy presents itself in…

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jared and Jordan sit down with Dr. Kimberly Martin and Wes Pratt from Missouri State University to discuss the different ways white supremacy presents itself in o…

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jordan and Jared sit down with Dr. Stephen Spates,  professor of communication at Missouri State University. They discuss the topics of othering and bias which ar…

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, Jordan and Jared sit down with Dr. Michael Suttmoeller,  professor of criminology at Missouri State University. They discuss the topic of radicalization, warning …