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Ep. 39: COVID-19 Vaccine Holdouts and Herd Immunity

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 17, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratings
More than 118 million Americans are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. What will it take to reach herd immunity and get through to the vaccine holdouts? Today’s episode welcomes four Roosevelt University experts to answer your biggest COVID vaccine questions. Our science and pharmacy faculty will ...

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Interview with Jerry Cowan (Duchesne)

North Basin Football Podcast - May 06, 2021 01:49 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Mark Winterton interviews the head coach of Duchesne Jerry Cowan. 

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Ep. 38: Anthony Rodriguez on Standup and Special Education

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 05, 2021 19:52 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Two U.S. presidents, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, and hundreds more have graced the Auditorium Theatre stage. On graduation day, Commencement speaker Anthony Rodriguez joins them with his official send-off to his classmates. Back in 2010, Anthony started his career with the Chicago Public Schoo...

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Ep. 37: Mohammad Samra on “Failure” and Self-Doubt

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 04, 2021 19:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
For graduation speaker Mohammad Samra, Commencement is the culmination of a long and difficult journey.  He’s spent many late nights churning through homework in his parent’s unfinished basement. He’s worked long hours loading packages for UPS. He’s dealt with loss, self-doubt and the challenge...

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Ep. 36: Police Violence and the Derek Chauvin Trial

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 30, 2021 18:42 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
After a year of worldwide protests and a much-awaited trial, Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. Many Americans felt relief to see some semblance of justice. But in the 24 hours after the verdict was announced, police killed at least six more people (Washington Post).  ...

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Ep. 35: Systemic Racism in Housing

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 23, 2021 21:17 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Illinois still has a redlining problem. Decades ago, the government labeled Black neighborhoods as “high risk” for home loans. And we’re still feeling the legacy of this policy today. In 2020, WBEZ and City Bureau found that for every dollar that Chicago lenders invested in mostly white neighbor...

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Ep. 34: Racial Equity in Education

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 16, 2021 21:45 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Illinois school funding was never created equal, but the system remains broken along racial lines today. Last year, African American students at underfunded schools faced an average funding gap of $1,400 more each year than white students at similar schools.  Guest host Tom Philion, dean of the...

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Ep 33: Ralph Martire on Budget Accountability

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 12, 2021 18:37 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Public policy touches every part of our daily lives: where our tax dollars go, where we can afford to live, what opportunities our children receive in school. In this episode, Ralph Martire explains how the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability is taking on systemic challenges through policy ...

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Interview with Davin Moss

North Basin Football Podcast - April 05, 2021 22:58 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Russ interviews the running back out of Carbon Davin Moss. 

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Ep. 32: Racial and Gender Equity with Rev. Dr. Janette Wilson

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 02, 2021 14:53 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Education is the key to unlock the American Dream. So what will it take for all students to have equal access to its potential, and equal power to shape our democracy? For 40 years, the Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson has been trying to answer that question. Since its inception, she’s worked with t...

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Ep. 31: Women Student Leaders on Campus

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 26, 2021 19:52 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Our University namesake, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said that “a good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”  On today’s episode, you’ll meet three Roosevelt students who are the next generation of women leaders. T...

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Interview with Boone Latham

North Basin Football Podcast - March 23, 2021 16:14 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Russ interviews the quarterback of the Union Cougars Boone Latham.

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Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 19, 2021 19:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In 2020-21, over 3,200 students received a scholarship or grant from Roosevelt University. In this episode, you’ll meet three of them: LaShaundra, Ellen and Vanessa. This episode is a recording of a recent donor appreciation event. During the panel, our students looked back on what led them to ...

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Ep. 29: International Women’s Day

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 12, 2021 15:19 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Pearl Buck, one of Roosevelt’s first advisory board members, said that “All things are possible until they are proved impossible — and even the impossible may only be so as of now.” On a special live episode for International Women's day, our extraordinary guests talked about redefining what’s p...

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Interview with Rhett Christopherson

North Basin Football Podcast - March 07, 2021 17:06 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Russ Erbe interviews Uintah Ute Rhett Christopherson.

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Ep. 28: Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratings
As a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Jason Alegro has been on the front lines treating patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Dr. Alegro joins the podcast to share his perspective and talk about the newest treatment options available for patients. Dr. Alegro is an assistant professor of clinical scie...

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Ep. 27: COVID-19 and Communities of Color

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 26, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratings
COVID-19 and Communities of Color The coronavirus pandemic has infected millions in the United States, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities. In this moving episode, Dr. Tamara Marshall will speak directly to those most affected by the pandemic. Dr. Marshall spent 10 years i...

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Interview with NFL guard Iosua Opeta

North Basin Football Podcast - February 22, 2021 02:22 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Ep. 26: Vaccine Myth Busters

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 19, 2021 15:41 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine speeds up, so does the spread of misinformation. Dr. Bedrija Nikocevic will break down some common myths and give you the science about the risks and benefits of the vaccine. Dr. Nikocevic is an assistant professor of clinical sciences in the Doctor of Pha...

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Interview with Brock Adams

North Basin Football Podcast - February 15, 2021 22:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Russ interviews Duchesne Eagles RB Brock Adams. 

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Ep. 25: COVID-19 Vaccines, From Trials to Vials

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 12, 2021 20:48 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Some U.S. health care workers got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine just 12 months after the country’s first confirmed case. How did scientists develop new vaccines so quickly, and how do we know they work? Dr. Bob Seiser, associate professor of biology and chemistry, will walk us thr...

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Introduction

North Basin Football Podcast - February 02, 2021 05:49 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Russ gives an overview of what to expect from the podast. 

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Ep. 24: Rev. Jeremiah Wright and MLK’s Legacy

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 02, 2021 03:07 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is often watered down and sanitized. But in reality, he was a radical leader who believed fervently in the beloved community, economic justice and ending war. On today’s episode, guest host Jamar Orr will welcome the Reverend  Dr. Jeremiah Wright to ta...

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And Justice For All Podcast: Ep 23: Humanities and the Pandemic

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - January 19, 2021 16:26 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
The past year has been, in a word, unprecedented. What can history teach us about living through COVID-19?  On this episode, Professor Gina Buccola will join me to talk about three Roosevelt University courses that investigate how diseases shaped history.  Gina is a professor of English and ch...

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“And Justice For All” Ep. 22: Meet Vanessa Ayala (BA ’21)

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - December 04, 2020 15:56 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
As a Roosevelt student, Vanessa has led several student organizations, presented her psychology research as a McNair Scholar and welcomed new Lakers during orientation. In fall 2019, Vanessa’s doctors gave her a diagnosis that changed her college experience. In this episode, guest host Emily Al...

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Trailer

American Traitor - November 27, 2020 16:05 - 3 minutes
In Spring of 1902, a US fugitive named David Fagen disappeared around a Volcano in Central Luzon. His "war crimes" and manhunt helped kick off some of the greatest power struggles in the 20th century. This podcast uncovers the Fagen mystery and searches for answers in 'the American Century'.

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“And Justice For All” Ep. 21: The New College of Science, Health and Pharmacy

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - November 13, 2020 18:15 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
As demand for health care professionals surges, the new College of Science, Health and Pharmacy brings 16 Roosevelt University programs together under one umbrella. Dean Melissa Hogan and Co-Dean Kelly Wentz-Hunter talk about what the new college means for student programs, research and career o...

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“And Justice for All” Ep. 20: What’s Next for Workplace Equity with Trustee Joyce Tucker

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - November 02, 2020 17:23 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
For the last several months, businesses across America have publicly declared their commitment to social justice and inclusion. Have we reached a turning point in the long fight for equity? In this week’s episode, President Ali welcomes Roosevelt trustee Joyce E. Tucker to talk about her new ro...

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“And Justice for All” Ep. 19: The U.S. Election in a Global Context

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - October 26, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratings
What can international comparisons teach us about Trump, COVID-19, the Democrats and our history? In this episode, political experts from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany will offer a global perspective on the 2020 election.  This episode is presented by Roosevelt University and th...

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“And Justice for All” Ep. 18: Business for Good with Trustee JC Gonzalez-Mendez

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - October 15, 2020 17:59 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
How can entrepreneurs balance doing good with doing business? In this week’s episode, President Ali Malekzadeh sat down with new Roosevelt trustee JC Gonzalez-Mendez, whose leadership philosophy is all about integrity.  JC started his career as the first employee of McDonald’s Corporation Mexic...

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