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  1. #111: Dr. Bob Berk on the Power of Conflict Mediation

    12/13/2025

    #111: Dr. Bob Berk on the Power of Conflict Mediation

    Send us a text Dr. Bob Berk—principal consultant at New Table Consulting, longtime mediator, and former school leader—discusses how smart organizations turn friction into forward motion without losing people or momentum. New Table Consulting  Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    49 min
  2. #110: Dr. Reza Aslan on the 20th Anniversary of his bestseller “No God But God”

    11/30/2025

    #110: Dr. Reza Aslan on the 20th Anniversary of his bestseller “No God But God”

    Send us a text We trace Reza Aslan’s journey from Iran to American academia, and look back at the two decades since the publication of his bestselling book “No God But God,” an exploration of the origins, evolution, and future of Islam. Purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/3IYBWoL Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    53 min
  3. #109: Shaka Mitchell on School Choice

    11/16/2025

    #109: Shaka Mitchell on School Choice

    Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered who should decide where a child learns, this conversation gets straight to the heart of that question. We sit down with Shaka Mitchell—education leader, attorney, and school choice advocate—to trace a journey from a working-class Long Island childhood and a small Catholic school to law school, DC policy work, and leading charter school growth in Tennessee. Along the way, we unpack what “school choice” actually means, how it functions across charters, magnets, vouchers, ESAs, and homeschooling, and why a clean framework—who pays, who provides, and who decides—clarifies the options for families. Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    53 min
  4. #108: Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande on Voice, Resilience and Belonging

    10/28/2025

    #108: Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande on Voice, Resilience and Belonging

    Send us a text Reyna Grande is a Mexican‑American novelist and memoirist whose work brings raw clarity to the immigrant experience, family separation, and the pursuit of belonging. Born in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, and having crossed into the U.S. as an undocumented child, Grande earned her BA and MFA in creative writing, and is a recipient of multiple awards including the American Book Award, the International Latino Book Award and the El Premio Aztlán Literary Award. Grande’s major works include: • Across a Hundred Mountains (2006) – a novel rooted in her own journey from Mexico to the U.S. as a child. • Dancing with Butterflies (2009) – a novel exploring identity, trauma, and cultural memory. • The Distance Between Us (2012) – a powerful memoir of her life before and after immigrating, which was also adapted into a young‑reader edition. • A Dream Called Home (2018) – the sequel memoir continuing her story of striving, belonging and returning. • A Ballad of Love and Glory (2022) – a sweeping historical novel set during the Mexican‑American War. Exploring themes of immigration, identity, language, and the power of storytelling, Grande’s voice is profound and deeply human. Learn more at reynagrande.com Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    52 min
  5. #107 Finding Your Path: From Sports Writer to Educational Leader

    09/28/2025

    #107 Finding Your Path: From Sports Writer to Educational Leader

    Send us a text What happens when tragedy transforms a life's purpose? For Patrick Larkin, losing his father to suicide in seventh grade made school his sanctuary—a place where caring teachers filled voids and structure provided stability. Decades later, this experience continues to shape his approach as a veteran school administrator. Content warning: this episode contains mature content including discussions of suicide.  Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    56 min
  6. #106: From Adventure Writer to Soul Seeker: Brad Wetzler on Writing and Living

    09/21/2025

    #106: From Adventure Writer to Soul Seeker: Brad Wetzler on Writing and Living

    Send us a text In this episode, Brad Wetzler shares the fascinating journey of his life, one that has taken him all over the world. Brad is an author and writing coach whose work is deeply informed by his unique and broad life experiences. Listen to hear more about Brad's story --- the struggles, successes, and profound lessons that have guided him to where he is today.  For more information on Brad’s writing projects and coaching services, visit bradwetzler.com.  Purchase Brad’s most recent book Into the Soul of the World: https://a.co/d/2KIi0HA Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    1h 4m
  7. #105 Servant Leadership: Eric Hale's Journey From Adversity to Achievement

    09/02/2025

    #105 Servant Leadership: Eric Hale's Journey From Adversity to Achievement

    Send us a text What does it take to transform a school into a thriving community where students from 40+ countries speaking 30+ languages succeed together? For Eric Hale, Kentucky's 2024 Principal of the Year, the answer begins with his own remarkable journey. Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    51 min
  8. #104 Climate Anxiety: A Conversation with Jennifer Uchendu

    08/19/2025

    #104 Climate Anxiety: A Conversation with Jennifer Uchendu

    Send us a text Growing up in Nigeria, climate activist and global leader Jennifer Uchendu witnessed systemic inequalities that sparked her passion for advocacy. Today, she's pioneering work at the intersection of climate action and psychological wellbeing—a connection rarely discussed in mainstream environmental conversations. While Western climate narratives often center on distant polar bears or melting ice caps, Jennifer illuminates how climate anxiety manifests uniquely in African contexts, where communities simultaneously navigate economic survival, political instability, and environmental degradation. Follow Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/dzennypha_?igsh=MXBodzM3dTV3MDkybQ== Learn about Susty Vibes: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sustyvibes.org/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwj1-IXV3JePAxUvPDQIHW3yLuoQFnoECB8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1nwPcUgAjZbuFbG0ncnrW5 Support the show We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

    45 min
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  • Creator
    David Sciarretta
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
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