Government & Politics & Social Justice Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Is Ableism and How Does It Affect Your Life? with Carson Tueller
Carson Tueller is an LGBTQ+ and Disability Advocate. His life changed in 2013 when an accident left him paralyzed. Through his journey, he’s brought to light many issues …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s A Filibuster? with Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis came into the spotlight in 2013 when she took to the Texas Senate floor to perform a 13-hour filibuster to block a bill that would severely …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Is The Amazon Rainforest Doing? with Dr. M. Sanjayan
Dr. M. Sanjayan is the CEO of Conservation International, and formerly the lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy. He joined Jonathan in the studio to discuss his work …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can We Get In This Fight? with Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren was a professor of law for over 30 years at several esteemed universities including Harvard. In 2015 she became the first female Senator elected from …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Isn’t Terrorism Defined Equally in the United States? with Dr. Erroll Southers
Dr. Erroll Southers joins Jonathan to discuss the threat domestic terrorism, how that term is applied on a federal level, and how to survive a mass shooting situation. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Did Family Separation Affect Your Life? with Diane Guerrero
Actor, activist, and author Diane Guerrero joins Jonathan to blow their mind and open our eyes to something many Americans have experienced but isn’t talked about enough. Diane …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Hasn’t Congress Changed Cosmetics Regulations In Over 80 Years? with Tara Foley
Tara Foley is the founder of Follain, the first retailer to sell clean beauty exclusively. Tara sits down with Jonathan to discuss the power of taking care of …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Is There An Insulin Crisis Happening in the US? with Elizabeth Pfiester
Elizabeth Pfiester is the founder and director of T1International, a non-profit run by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes that does not take funding from the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Does Planned Parenthood Do To Keep Us Safe? with Alexis McGill Johnson
Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson joins Jonathan to discuss the current state of reproductive rights, the politics of health care, and just, what is her day even like? …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can We Twerk On Climate Change? with Bill Nye The Science Guy
Jonathan is joined by climate advocate, TV personality, and Science Guy Bill Nye. The two discuss an array of topics, including green algae, renewable energy, and how to …
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