Latest Socialprosperity Podcast Episodes

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Humanity Over Homelessness

Tell Me More... - July 26, 2023 10:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
“Homelessness” may defined as the state of lacking a stable, safe, and adequate place to live, but the actual condition of homelessness is unimaginably more complex.   Matt Lehrman guests are Kimberlee Yolanda Williams (author of “Dear White Woman, Please Come Home”) and Jack Briggs (President a...

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Animal Welfare

Tell Me More... - June 28, 2023 10:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The bond between humans and companion animals is a tapestry of biology, psychology, culture, and shared experience - a connection that goes beyond mere words, as those who have embraced a furry, feathered, or even scaly friend as part of their family can attest.   In a break from our usual forma...

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What Do We Owe Each Other?

Tell Me More... - June 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This episode offers a thought-provoking discussion into essential beliefs about freedom and cooperation in an increasingly polarized world.  Are such values as empathy, respect, compassion, and tolerance shared by all?  Matt Lehrman’s guests are business owner Paul Mitchell, Ben Bayer, a Fellow ...

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Is Remote Working Working?

Tell Me More... - June 04, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In recent years there has been a significant shift towards remote working, with more companies adopting that dispersed structure due to the pandemic.  Matt Lehrman’s guests are business owner Becky Sharpe, corporate culture strategist Sentari Minor, and business owner and licensed therapist Ken ...

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Failure to Launch

Tell Me More... - May 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Let’s discuss the rise of anxiety, alienation, and social isolation among younger adult populations as those concerns link to such factors as social media, student debt, a tight job market, and coming of age during the pandemic. Matt Lehrman’s guests are college senior and political activist Cam...

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Does Capitalism have a Conscience?

Tell Me More... - May 03, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
While some argue that capitalism is an ethical and effective system that promotes creative collaboration in problem-solving, others contend that it's a self-centered and amoral system that concentrates power, depletes resources, and exploits the vulnerable. Eric Holsapple, Dayn Broder, and Lanny...

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The Nature of Our Division

Tell Me More... - April 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This first episode of the second season takes a high-altitude approach.  Instead of a single issue, we discuss the roots of division across American society on so many topics.  Valerie Alexander, Dr. Roger Blackwell, and Curt Bear join host Matt Lehrman for a courageous conversation on what divi...

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Beyond Brutality: Russia invades Ukraine

Tell Me More... - March 15, 2022 22:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Alexander Nadtochiy and Mark Gasparotto join Matt Lehrman to discuss the history, geography, economics, and politics behind Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.   Today’s guests invite your support of these charities: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kellogg-helping-ukraine/donation...

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Initial Insights of the 2020 Census

Tell Me More... - March 10, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
All statistics are guilty until they’re proven innocent,” says Jerry McKibben of McKibben Demographics who joins host Matt Lehrman to discuss the profoundly important insights & implications beginning to emerge from the 2020 US Census.   US Census:  www.data.census.gov     Ask a Question...

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Agree to Disagree

Tell Me More... - February 24, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Kimberlee Williams, Lee Jackson, and Mitch Gooze join host Matt Lehrman for a courageous conversation that tackles the practicality and morality of “agreeing to disagree.”   7 Blind Mice by Ed Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI-2b9pR2MA   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-68...

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Feminism & White Responsibilty

Tell Me More... - February 10, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Dr. Victoria Farris, a disrupter, truth teller, justice seeker, educator, mother, and activist - sits down for a courageous conversation with host Matt Lehrman about the intersection of feminism and white responsibility.   Dr. Victoria Farris:  www.VictoriaFarris.com    Ask a Question or...

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Fear Itself

Tell Me More... - January 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Ken Clark, Dan Steininger, and JD Meyers bring perspectives of neurology, psychology, and organizational leadership to a conversation about the current emotional state of our society as host Matt Lehrman asks, “Is it still true that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself?”    Read Pre...

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Are We Asking Too Much of the Police?

Tell Me More... - January 13, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Mayor Julian McTizik of Bolivar, Tennessee and Josh Ray, City Manager of Shelbyville, Tennessee join Matt Lehrman for an insightful discussion of the institutional responsibilities of their respective police forces coupled with the practical expectations of the people who serve as sworn officers...

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Social Invisibility

Tell Me More... - December 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Beyond explicit discrimination, this courageous conversation explores the disrespect, thoughtlessness, and disempowerment too-often experienced by people with disabilities and differences. Matt Lehrman is joined by Leah Mapstead, Jill Mapstead, Andre van Hall, and Muhannad Malki.     Ask a...

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Where Have All the Workers Gone?

Tell Me More... - December 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
What are the root causes of the current labor shortage?  Matt Lehrman invites business leaders Katharine Halpin, Doug Berger, and Manny Teran to compare their different perspectives in a courageous conversation.   LINKS   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:...

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White Responsibility

Tell Me More... - September 23, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Just how much do people who benefit from white privilege feel it is their responsibility (or even within their power) to remedy?  Matt Lehrman welcomes Brent Robertson, Patty O’Reilly, and Gary Cohen.   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a Note:  TellMeMore@Social...

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Is there a middle ground on Abortion?

Tell Me More... - September 09, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Where might there be opportunities for discussion between the hardened positions of  "pro-choice" and "pro-life"?  Matt Lehrman welcomes Bea Wray, Marcey Rader, and Michael Murray.   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a note:  [email protected]  Apply t...

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Special Announcement

Tell Me More... - August 19, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The podcast is taking a brief summer break.  We’ll be back September 9.     Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a Note:  [email protected]    Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tellmemore1    Produced by Social Prosp...

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Social Welfare & Capital Punishment

Tell Me More... - August 12, 2021 10:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
How do two people who share a great many values and intentions for social welfare arrive at wholly different positions about capital punishment? Matt Lehrman welcomes Ira Schweitzer and Susan Stodola.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment: 602-688-2724   Send us a Note: TellMeMore@...

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Does the Government Deserve Our Trust? (2/2)

Tell Me More... - August 05, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The conversation continues from the prior episode and gets specific about what increases and decreases our trust in government.  Matt Lehrman welcomes back Sentari Minor, Nadia Mustafa, and Chuck Gallagher.       Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  TellMeMore@...

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Does the Government Deserve Our Trust? (1/2)

Tell Me More... - July 29, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Beneath the noble words and high aspirations for what government can & should do, there’s a foundational question of whether it deserves to be trusted.  Rather than a question of policy, this is a profound question of personal values.  For this courageous conversation, Matt Lehrman is joined by ...

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What is the Public Good?

Tell Me More... - July 15, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
How is our understanding of the public good grounded in people’s relationship to government and society: skepticism vs empathy; self-interest vs community spirit; and trust vs mistrust? For this courageous conversation, Matt Lehrman is joined by Valerie Alexander and Miles Ogihara.    Ask a ...

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Gender Identity

Tell Me More... - July 08, 2021 13:06 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Is someone’s gender identity really anyone else’s business?  For a courageous conversation about gender identity, Matt Lehrman is joined by Rebecca Heiss, Dayn Broder, and Kevin Frei.       Support Hotlines:  https://pflag.org/hotlines    Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 ...

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Liberty & Responsibility

Tell Me More... - July 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Matt Lehrman is joined by Michael Julian and Paul Mitchell for a courageous conversation that asks, “How concerned are you that 245 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our society seems so conflicted about the nature of liberty?”     Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:...

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Opportunity & Meritocracy

Tell Me More... - June 24, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Matt Lehrman is joined by Eamon McDaniel, Laura Patterson, and Adam Hartung for a courageous conversation about the nature of opportunity and meritocracy in American society.     Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a Note:  [email protected]    App...

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Gender Inequality & the Wage Gap

Tell Me More... - June 17, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Matt Lehrman is joined by Tara Kinney, Keisha McKinnor, and Todd Kuckkahn for a courageous conversation about the 16-18% wage gap for women as measured by the Pew Research Center and the US Census Bureau.    Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a Note:  TellMeMore@S...

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Israel & the Palestinians

Tell Me More... - June 10, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Matt Lehrman invites Amy Hunter and Rabbi Steve Weisman to engage in a courageous conversation about the situation between Israel & the Palestinians following an 11-day war that left more than 200 dead.   Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a Note:  TellMeMore@Soci...

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Tell Me More... - April 22, 2021 03:16 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Tell Me More... is a weekly podcast that invites people with strongly differing opinions on current political topics to engage in earnest dialogue. But this is not a debate! Join moderator Matt Lehrman for a series of courageous conversations that aim to build little bridges over big chasms....

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