Shaping Opinion
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsThe Shaping Opinion podcast helps you see through the spin. It reveals things you may not know, and it exposes other things some may want to keep hidden. Its focus is on how your thoughts and attitudes are influenced to create change in the culture, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Host Tim O’Brien – author, senior media advisor and veteran damage control expert – empowers you with a fresh perspective. He comfortably takes you inside trending issues, stories and to the people who unravel it all through deep-dive conversations. After decades in handling high stakes and complex crisis management situations, Tim probes to uncover what’s real and what matters, and what will shape the future. Watch or listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Baby Story
August 16, 2021 04:16 - 40 minutes - 44.6 MBDr. Lori Buzzetti joins Tim to talk about one of the most magical stories of all time, one we all think we know, but it’s amazing what we don’t. Lori is a board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has served in private practice, and at a large medical center, where she was on the teaching faculty. Today, she is the founder and president of a nonprofit organization that serves expectant mothers called So Big. In this episode we’re going to talk about one of the most basic que...
Encore: A Hershey Story
August 09, 2021 04:16 - 55 minutes - 60.7 MBPamela Whitenack, Director Emeritus of the Hershey Community Archives, joins Tim to talk about the story behind Hershey, the iconic candy brand, the company and the small town in Pennsylvania, all the vision of one man, Milton S. Hershey. This episode is an Encore Presentation of another one of our listeners’ favorite episodes. It was originally released on April 22, 2019. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_A_Hershey_Story.mp3 If I were to say the word “Hershey,” to you...
China: Should We Be Worried?
August 02, 2021 04:16 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBCharles Lipson joins Tim to talk about the current place China has on the world stage and what this means to America. He’s Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, where he has taught international relations and studied international cooperation and conflict with an emphasis on political aspects of the global economy. He’s also authored books and has been a regular contributor to major academic journals and news publications. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/China_-_S...
Abe Unger: Rethinking the Liberal Arts
July 26, 2021 04:16 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBAbe Unger joins Tim to talk about the current state of liberal arts schools, how he says many are failing and how to turn things around. He’s got some concrete ideas and some real-life, proven examples of how it can work pretty quickly. Abe is the Director of Urban Programs and Associate Professor of Government and Politics at Wagner College and the Executive Director of the Gender Equity Network. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Rethinking_the_Liberal_Arts_auphonic.mp3 It w...
Entering a New Era: Paying College Athletes
July 19, 2021 04:16 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBDavid Ridpath joins Tim to talk about some recent court rulings, rule changes and other decisions that have cleared the way for college athletes to get paid. Dave is a Sport Management professor at Ohio University, and he’s an expert on NCAA governance, academic issues and athlete rights. The focus of this conversation is how paying athletes will change the NCAA landscape for athletes, fans, universities and marketers. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/NCAA_NIL_Branding_aupho...
Eugene Volokh: Is Big Tech a Common Carrier?
July 12, 2021 04:16 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBUCLA law professor Eugene Volokh joins Tim to talk about a unique way to approach Big Tech and its increasing exercise of power and control over the national dialogue. It’s the “common carrier” approach. In this episode, Eugene gives his thoughts on the First Amendment and Big Tech. This episode is part of our increased focus this year on your right to freedom of speech. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Common_Carrier_auphonic.mp3 Over the past several months, Washington has...
Encore: Ralph Cindrich, Going Head to Head with the NFL
July 05, 2021 04:16 - 50 minutes - 60.9 MBFormer college All-American, NFL linebacker, and one of the NFL’s most prominent player agents Ralph Cindrich joins Tim to give his unique perspective of the NFL. Ralph spent 40 years in locker rooms, on fields and in negotiations with the owners during the league’s meteoric rise. This episode is an Encore Presentation of another one of our listeners’ favorite episodes. It was originally released on October 1, 2018. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Ralph_Cindrich.mp...
Would You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?
June 28, 2021 04:16 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBProfessor Greg Jackson joins Tim to talk about what it takes to pass the American citizenship test, what’s on it, and what all means. Do you think you could pass the test? You may be surprised. You may know Greg from previous episodes where we discussed George Washington, the history of the American Flag, or the history of the U.S. Capitol building. Greg is a historian and history professor at Utah Valley University. And he’s the host of the very popular podcast called, “History that Doesn’t ...
Encore: Unanswered Questions about the JFK Assassination
June 21, 2021 04:16 - 43 minutes - 50.8 MBDr. Cyril Wecht, a world-renowned forensic pathologist joins Tim to talk about his long experience with his study of the John F. Kennedy assassination. Dr. Wecht was among the first to raise concerns over the investigation of the assassination. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Wecht about the events of November 22, 1963, the story that was told to the world, and the story that has started to emerge in the 55 years since. This episode is an Encore Presentation of one of our listeners’ favori...
A Century of Respect: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
June 14, 2021 04:16 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBGavin McIlvenna joins Tim on the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Gavin is president of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Army, but one of the more unique experiences he’s had is the time he spent guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. In this episode, Gavin tells the story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the symbolic and real significance of one of the most hallowe...
Encore: The Battle of Little Bighorn Changed Everything
June 07, 2021 04:16 - 54 minutes - 67.1 MBHistorian Andy Masich joins Tim to discuss the battle of Little Bighorn, one of the most well known and possibly misunderstood battles in the history of the American West. An author, speaker and college educator, Andy also serves as CEO of the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. In this episode he puts the story of Little Bighorn into perspective for today and how America changed afterward. This episode is an Encore Presentation of one of our listeners' favorite episodes. It was originally r...
Memorial Day: A Gold Star Mother’s Story
May 31, 2021 04:16 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBMarlyn Shipley joins Tim for a special Memorial Day episode where she tells her own story. Marlyn is a Gold Star Mother, which means she lost one of her children in service to the U.S. military. Marlyn’s son Michael was a specialist in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne. He died on December 12, 1985 when the plane that he and 247 other fellow troops were aboard, crashed in Gander, Newfoundland. Marlyn talks about what Memorial Day means to her, about the life of a Gold Star mother, about her son ...
The Story Behind the American Front Porch
May 24, 2021 04:16 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAuthor and journalist Michael Dolan joins Tim to tell the story of the American front porch. He’s the editor of American History magazine and the author of a book entitled, “The American Porch: An informal history of an informal place.” In this episode, he talks about how the front porch shaped life in America for well over 200 years. You could say that when it comes to our homes, the front porch was the original social media. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Front_Porch_auph...
Should We Ban Political Talk from the Workplace?
May 17, 2021 04:16 - 36 minutes - 50 MBSteve Paskoff joins Tim to talk about whether it’s a good idea for employers to ban discussion of politics in the workplace. Steve is CEO of an Atlanta-based firm called ELI, Inc. That’s a company that provides workplace culture training for employers. In this episode, Steve explains how to handle the touchy issue of employees talking about politics and other sensitive topics at work. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Should_We_Ban_Politics_at_Work_auphonic.mp3 Basecamp is a ...
SCOTUS: Is 9 a Good Number?
May 10, 2021 04:16 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBMike Davis joins Tim to talk about the current debate over whether or not to expand the size of the U.S. Supreme Court, otherwise known as “court packing.” Mike is president of the Article 3 Project. That’s an organization that focuses on the U.S. Constitution and the judicial branch of government. Mike explains how important it is to preserve the apolitical nature of the judicial branch of government, and the U.S. Supreme Court, in particular. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinio...
Surveillance: You’re Being Ranked
May 03, 2021 04:16 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBKelley Vlahos joins Tim to talk about how big tech companies are starting to use your data to grade you in ways that may surprise and shock you. The focus of our discussion is your Social Credit Score and how China may be illustrating just how alarming its applications can be. Kelley is a senior advisor at the Quincy Institute and editorial director at Responsible Statecraft. She’s written about this population monitoring tool that before now was unthinkable in America. That’s the focus of th...
Internet Privacy and the Law
April 26, 2021 04:16 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBFred Cate joins Tim to talk about how big tech companies could use your personal data without your knowledge or explicit consent and some of the legal issues involved. Fred is vice president for research, a distinguished professor of law and a senior fellow at Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Internet_Privacy_and_the_Law_auphonic.mp3 Earlier this month, Alaska was the latest state to take up the issue of consume...
What to Do About Big Tech and Section 230
April 19, 2021 04:16 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBJosh Hammer joins Tim to talk about one of the hottest debates over the future of the Internet, the fate of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which is credited with creating the Internet as we know it today and giving Big Tech almost unbridled power. Has that little provision outlived its purpose? We explore. Josh is opinion editor of Newsweek magazine. He’s a research fellow with the Edmund Burke Foundation. He’s counsel and policy advisor for the Internet Accountability Pr...
Nadine Strossen: Fight Hate with Speech, Not Censorship
April 12, 2021 04:16 - 58 minutes - 80 MBNadine Strossen joins Tim to talk about how to fight “hate speech” or harmful speech without censorship. She’s a best-selling author and a Professor of Constitutional Law at New York Law School. She’s also the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In this episode, she talks about private company censorship, the challenges, some solutions and all of it as addressed in her book “Hate: Why we should resist it with free speech, not censorship. https://traf...
Walter Iooss Jr.: The Sports Photography Master
April 05, 2021 04:16 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBLegendary sports photographer Walter Iooss joins Tim to talk about his life and career that has spanned decades. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated and in many major media outlets and in unforgettable marketing campaigns. If you were to think of an iconic photo from any major American sport from over the past 50 years, there’s a decent chance Walter is the one who captured that image. Walter talks about his life behind the lens, a lens that has captured household names, helped make a...
Power Struggle: Big Tech and Antitrust Reform
March 29, 2021 04:16 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBAntitrust expert Bill Baer joins Tim to talk about the growing interest in antitrust and efforts to rein in Big Tech. Bill is a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, and has a unique view of all of this. He was Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and before that he had served as Director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission. In this episode, Bill explains how antitrust reform, particularly for Big Te...
How Free is Speech on the American College Campus?
March 22, 2021 04:16 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBPrinceton professor and author Keith Whittington joins Tim to talk about the current state of free speech, or not-so-free-speech on the American college campus. Keith has a long resume of accomplishments, including the authoring of the award-winning book, “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech.” But in this episode, we talk about Keith’s role in the formation of a new and already growing organization that champions freedom of speech called the Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA)....
Ricky Cobb: Twitter’s Hilarious Super 70s Sports
March 15, 2021 04:16 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBThe man behind one of the hottest comedy Twitter accounts, Ricky Cobb, joins Tim to talk about his creation called Super 70s Sports. It’s a Twitter account about sports and pop culture from the ‘70s through the ‘80s, which has built a huge following, including many celebrities. Super 70s Sports is a tongue-in-cheek and irreverent tribute to one of the craziest eras in sports and pop culture history. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Super_70s_Sports_auphonic.mp3 The 1970s. As...
Don’t Tell Alice Roosevelt Longworth What to Do
March 08, 2021 05:16 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBBiographer Carol Felsenthal joins Tim to tell the story of one of the most talked about members of a first family in 100 years. Alice Roosevelt Longworth was Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter who was well ahead of her time for her wildness, her outspokenness and her ability to make headlines. And long after Teddy died, Alice continued as force of nature for anyone who was anyone in Washington, D.C. throughout the 20th Century until her death at 96 years old in 1980. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secur...
Encore Presentation: The Story Behind the Family Road Trip
March 03, 2021 05:16 - 36 minutes - 40.5 MBThis Encore Presentation features advertising veteran and author Richard Ratay (from Episode 21). He joined us in 2018 to talk about how America’s new roadways brought the country and families closer together. The conversation ranges from homespun stories of family on the road, to how pop culture was influenced by America’s growing super highway infrastructure, as they talk about Rich’s book, “Don’t Make Me Pull Over: An informal history of the family road trip.” We release Encore Presentatio...
Ron Coleman: Free Speech on Trial
March 01, 2021 05:16 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBAttorney Ron Coleman joins Tim to talk about his U.S. Supreme Court victory for an Asian-American rock band called The Slants over the issue of free speech. Ron details a case that is now a landmark Supreme Court victory for freedom of speech. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Free_Speech_On_Trial_auphonic.mp3 In June of 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that marked the end to an eight-year legal battle that pitted the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against a fou...
Gimme a Break: A Jingle Story
February 22, 2021 05:16 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBMusic composer and arranger Michael A. Levine joins Tim to talk about one of his most famous works, one that you are no doubt familiar with, which came early in his career and has stood the test of time. While Michael has won his share of awards for comprehensive and high-level works of music, the subject to this discussion is the story behind an iconic jingle he crated for a familiar candy bar brand: Kit Kat’s “Gimme a break” jingle and ad campaign. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapin...
Emmet Cohen: Next Generation of Jazz
February 15, 2021 05:16 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBRising jazz phenom Emmet Cohen joins Tim to talk about a music, jazz and how he’s part of the larger continuum of the jazz lineage. He describes how the music is timeless and has appeal for generations to come. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Emmet_Cohen_auphonic.mp3 Photo Credit: Taili Song Roth When you listen to Emmet Cohen play jazz piano, he’ll take you back to another time. Never mind that that time was well before his own. Emmet is a millennial, a generation that h...
Cordia Harrington: A Self-made Symbol of the American Dream
February 08, 2021 05:16 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBOne of the most successful self-made women in America (according to Forbes) Cordia Harrington joins Tim to talk about her journey and how it exemplifies the American Dream. Cordia is the founder of The Bakery Companies. It’s a Nashville-based group of companies that have made baked goods for restaurants and food companies like McDonald’s, Five Guys, and Pepperidge Farm. Last year, Forbes Magazine ranked Cordia among America’s top 100 Self-Made Women. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shaping...
Dr. Judy Ho: Social Media & Mental Health
February 01, 2021 05:16 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBDr. Judy Ho joins Tim to talk about something that could affect all of us: social media and mental health. You may have seen her on the TV show called The Doctors, or on the CBS TV network’s Face the Truth. Or, you may have listened to her podcast called Supercharged Life. Judy is a licensed and triple-board certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, she’s an author, and she’s a professor at Pepperdine University. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Social_Media_and_Men...
The Gig Economy: In the Balance
January 25, 2021 05:16 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBAttorney Bob Eassa from the national law firm of Duane Morris joins Tim to talk about the gig economy and how a restrictive law in California has turned the notion of the gig economy on its head. In this episode, we talk about how the law impacts independent contractors and employers, what’s being done about it, and whether this sort of regulation could come your way. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/AB5_auphonic.mp3 You may have heard some about the “gig economy,” but what ...
Miguel Zenón: Life, Sax & Jazz
January 18, 2021 05:16 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBOne of music’s leading jazz saxophonists Miguel Zenón joins Tim talk about his journey in music and life. Miguel has been nominated multiple times for Grammy Awards and has carved a place for himself among the elite jazz saxophonists and composers of our time. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Miguel_Zenon_II_auphonic.mp3 Miguel was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In high school, he found himself listening to the sounds of John Coltrane, but at that point, it was ju...
The Business of Death
January 11, 2021 05:16 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBEd Michael Reggie joins Tim to talk about the business of death, or more to the point, how the funeral business makes its money and what you can do about it. Ed is the creator of a new website designed to take the mystery out of funeral planning and make the whole process less painful. The site is called Funeralocity.com. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Business_of_Death_auphonic.mp3 If you’ve ever had to plan a funeral, you already know it’s a perfect storm of emotion, con...
What They Won’t Tell You About Socialism
January 04, 2021 05:16 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBEconomist, professor and author Paul Rubin joins Tim to talk about the impact of socialism on the future, particularly among young people who tend to be the most supportive of it, but who stand to lose the most because of it. This is the focus of his new book called, “A Student’s Guide to Socialism: How it will trash your lives.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Socialism_Rubin_auphonic.mp3 If you want to see where socialism has been tried and failed, you don’t have to look ...
Monty Alexander: Gifted
December 28, 2020 05:16 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBJazz great Monty Alexander joins Tim to end 2020 and look ahead to a New Year. In this episode Monty talks about his own life, career, holiday traditions, and some interesting experiences with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett and many others. Ultimately, he talks about his gift and the act of giving. In this episode, we have a relaxed conversation with a man who’s enjoyed nothing less than a dream career in jazz. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Monty_aup...
A Mall Santa Story
December 21, 2020 05:16 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSanta Butch from Montana is a mall Santa and has been one for most of the past 20 years. He joins Tim to tell what it’s like to actually be Santa in the eyes of a child, and some of the stories from his years as spreading holiday cheer as Santa Claus. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Mall_Santas_auphonic.mp3 There’s a good chance you’ve done this. As a child, you went with your mom or dad to a department store or a shopping mall to see Santa Claus. In the typical routine, on...
A Christmas Special featuring Jonathan Butler
December 14, 2020 05:16 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBInternational recording artist Jonathan Butler joins Tim to talk about Christmas and how despite all of the adversity he’s faced in his life, his story is one of hope, of inspiration, and of happiness. Jonathan is an accomplished jazz creator and performer who gained fame in pop music, R&B, jazz and worship music. In this episode, Jonathan recalls his own holiday memories and how he taps spirituality in his own music. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Jonathan_Butler_auphonic...
Sharyl Attkisson: Focusing on “The Narrative”
December 07, 2020 05:16 - 48 minutes - 52.9 MBSharyl Attkisson joins Tim to talk about her latest book and the current state of the news media in society. Her book, “Slanted: How the news media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism,” centers on that dynamic called “The Narrative,” which appears to drive so much news coverage we see today. Sharyl talks of her many years as a network reporter and the way the media covers news today. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Focus_on_the_Narrative.mp3 Sharyl Attkisson h...
Tammy Haddix: Creating Hallmark Keepsakes
November 30, 2020 05:16 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHallmark artist and creator Tammy Haddix joins Tim to talk about one of America’s more lasting holiday traditions, our holiday ornaments and decorating the Christmas tree. Tammy tells her own story as a member of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Studio, as a mother and a wife, and how all of that comes to play when she helps make the holidays that much more special for Americans across the country. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Hallmark_Keepsake_Ornaments_Auphonic.mp3 The C...
The Mayflower
November 23, 2020 05:16 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBNew York Times best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick joins Tim to talk about the story behind those pilgrims and the Mayflower in a way that covers much more than that first Thanksgiving. Nathaniel has authored many best sellers, but the one we’ll focus on in this episode is must-reading for anyone who wants to get the full story of Thanksgiving’s origins in America. The book is called simply, “Mayflower.” This episode marks the 400th anniversary of that world-changing voyage. https://traf...
John Beasley: A Jazz Renaissance Man
November 16, 2020 05:16 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBJazz Renaissance man John Beasley joins Tim to talk about his multifaceted career and life in jazz music. He’s a jazz pianist, a composer, an arranger, a music director and a producer. And chances are you’ve heard some of his work through film, TV or commercials. In this episode, John talks about his a one-of-a-kind music lineage and how he balances his many music loves. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/John_Beasley_Renaissance_Man_auphonic.mp3 John Beasley was born in Loui...
Paula Pedene: A VA Whistleblower Story
November 09, 2020 05:16 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBPR veteran and whistleblower Paula Pedene joins Tim to tell her story of what it’s like to blow the whistle on government waste and other improper practices, including manipulation of VA Hospital waitlists that may have cost patients their lives. When Paula became aware of it all, she spoke up, paid the price and now has a story to tell about what it’s like to be a whistleblower. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Paula_Pedene_-_Whistleblower_auphonic.mp3 The federal governmen...
Bob Mintzer: Big Band Jazz
November 02, 2020 05:16 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBJazz great Bob Mintzer joins Tim to talk about his career in jazz, his body of work, his life in music. Bob is one of the world’s leading jazz saxophonists. He’s classically trained, but a self-taught jazz artist, who talks about the music and how the current pandemic is setting the stage for what’s next. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Bob_Mintzer_Jazz_auphonic.mp3 Bob Mintzer is a saxophonist, he’s a woodwind specialist, he’s a composer and arranger, and he’s a music edu...
Sgt. Leroy Petry: A Medal of Honor Story
October 26, 2020 04:16 - 49 minutes - 68 MBU.S. Medal of Honor awardee Sgt. Leroy Petry joins Tim to tell his Medal of Honor story, from a life and death battle in Afghanistan to the very definition of the word, “honor.” Sgt. Petry is a retired U.S. Army Ranger who is one of the few to receive the military’s highest honor, and one of the very few medal recipients who have survived to tell their own story. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Medal_of_Honor_-_Leroy_Petry_auphonic.mp3 In April of 1862, a group of Union Sol...
At the Intersection of Religion & Politics
October 19, 2020 04:16 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBPolitical science professor Dr. Michael Coulter joins Tim to talk about the challenges we face at the intersection of religion and politics. Michael is the chair of the Political Science and Humanities Department at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. In this episode we explore the current environment for civility and respect when it comes discussing religion and politics. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Religion_and_Politics_auphonic.mp3 It’s an election year, and people a...
The Story Behind the Electoral College
October 12, 2020 04:16 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBAuthor and Electoral College expert Tara Ross joins Tim to tell the story behind the Electoral College, how it governs elections and why it is still needed. Tara’s latest book is entitled, “Why We Need the Electoral College.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Electoral_College_auphonic.mp3 It’s happened five times. Five times a candidate won the presidency even though he did not win the popular vote. He won the presidency because he won the Electoral College. If you’re wonde...
Cal Thomas: The Fall of Empires, the Future of US
October 05, 2020 04:16 - 35 minutes - 49 MBBest-selling Author and syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joins Tim to talk about the rise and fall of empires and super powers and what history can tell us about America’s future. Cal recently released a book called, “America’s Expiration Date: The fall of empires and superpowers, and the future of the United States.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Empires_Fall_Episode_auphonic.mp3 Could you ever imagine a world where the United States is not one of its super powers? That’...
Kurt Elling: A Jazz Singer for Our Time
September 28, 2020 04:16 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBInfluential jazz vocalist Kurt Elling joins Tim to talk about his life in jazz music and the unique role the vocalist plays, along with his multifaceted career in theatre and as one of jazz music’s poets. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Kurt_Elling_auphonic.mp3 Kurt Elling is a Grammy award winning jazz vocalist. He’s been described by numerous jazz critics as one of the most influential male jazz vocalists over the past 25 years. The New York Times even described Kurt as ...
FATIMA: The Miracle of the Sun
September 21, 2020 04:16 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBVeteran Hollywood producer Rose Ganguzza joins Tim to talk about her latest project. The picture is called, Fatima. In this episode, Rose tells the story at the center of her most recent film, Fatima, and the creative process for bringing that story to today’s audiences and making it relevant and relatable, all while working to overcome a pandemic in the process. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Fatima_auphonic.mp3 Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto li...
The ‘Lost Colony’ of Roanoke Island is Found
September 14, 2020 04:16 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBHistorian and author Scott Dawson joins Tim to talk about his team’s discovery of what actually happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks. He has spent the past 11 years working with a team of archaeologists, historians, botanists and geologists to try to uncover the truth behind the story of the Lost Colony. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/The_Lost_Colony__auphonic.mp3 It was August of 1590, and Englishman John White was about to return to the Roanok...