WhyKnowledgeMatters

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Welcome to the whyknowledgematters podcast! the whyknowledgematters podcast shares inspiring, empowering, and transformative educational content across worldviews, disciplines, and continents. To contribute, build on, and improve humankind's extraordinary achievements. Our guests: Made to make a difference.

  1. Jun 5

    S4E185 | Ukraine-Russia War: Freedom of Speech Danger | Dr. Ivan Katchanovski

    In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Ivan Katchanovski discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the importance of freedom of speech in academia, and the challenges of misinformation. He provides a detailed analysis of the ongoing war, technological impacts, and the critical need for evidence-based research. === Ivan Katchanovski teaches at the School of Political Studies and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He was Visiting Scholar at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics at the State University of New York at Potsdam, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, and Kluge Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. He received his Ph.D. from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University under the direction of Seymour Martin Lipset. === Help to make the book open access; https://gofund.me/79a58e94d https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-98724-3 Most recent books: The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins published by Palgrave Macmillan in October 2025; https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/the-russia-ukraine-war-and-its-origins/51519284 The Maidan Massacre in Ukraine: The Mass Killing that Changed the World https://link.springer.com/book/10.100... Social Media: X: https://x.com/I_Katchanovski === theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #livelearnlove #lovelife #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove

    1h 11m

  2. May 29

    S4E184 | Reverse Evangelisation | Fr. X.-F. Nssi Essono, PhD

    This conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of evangelization in the West, especially in France, from the perspective of an African priest. Topics include the decline of Christianity in Europe, the return of evangelization from Africa, and the importance of staying true to Gospel principles amidst internal resistance. Fr. X.-F. Nssi Essono holds three PhD's. === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    30 min

  3. May 22

    S4E183 | Before It Breaks | Dr. Gearl Loden

    Explore the importance of trust in leadership with Dr. Gearl Loden, author of 'Before it Breaks: The Seven Pillars of Trust Every Leader Must Build'. Discover practical strategies to build, maintain, and repair trust within organizations to foster sustainable success. === Get in touch with Dr. Loden: Lodenleadership.com YouTube: youtube.com/@LodenLeadership?themeRefresh=1 Get his book here: Before It Breaks; https://www.indigo.ca/products/before-it-breaks-1 === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    35 min

  4. May 15

    S4E182 | Why Ecological Humanities is the Answer | Jared Rock

    Join us as Jared Rock, an educator and ecological humanities advocate, shares his innovative approach to teaching sustainability and environmental consciousness through a multidisciplinary, place-based curriculum. Discover how his work is transforming students' understanding of nature, society, and their role in the universe. === About Jared Rock: Article on Ecological Humanities in EARCOS Triannual Journal (page 36-39): https://issuu.com/earcosorg/docs/et_journal_winter_issue_2025 Article on Ecological Humanities in The International Educator: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7954/the-world-needs-an-ecological-humanities-course This is a brochure I share with teachers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iw3--q60QbTiZKBZutIS89_g5UcR9lMT/view?usp=sharing Ecological Humanities Class Handbook Example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKAo2pLMQEHxY8r_ntLwTF3xLjNjbAV2EAtj1CGkO3E/edit?usp=sharing === === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    55 min

  5. May 11

    S4E181 | Impact of Trump's Policies on European Unity and Strength | Edouard Prisse

    This interview explores Europe's strategic position in the global landscape, especially in relation to the US and Russia, and how recent political shifts are shaping Europe's future strength and independence. === Edouard Prisse's website: http://authoredouardprisse.com Sleeping with the Enemy: What the White House still Misses on China === Make Your Life a Masterpiece! Enroll NOW: http://programs.the-ykm.com/collections http://theykm.com http://the-ykm.com http://whyknowledgematters.com http://programs.the-ykm.com http://theykm.com http://the-ykm.com http://whyknowledgematters.com the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    15 min

  6. May 8

    S4E180 | Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths | Rachel Hartigan

    Join us as Rachel Hartigan, a seasoned journalist and author of 'The Lost Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life,' shares her journey from a Nevada childhood to reporting for National Geographic. Discover her insights into Amelia Earhart's mysterious disappearance, the process of writing her compelling book, and the enduring inspiration Earhart provides for women today. === Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Lifehttps://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Amelia-Earharts-Mysterious-Extraordinary/dp/1426222548 === === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education#motherofeducationalmindfulness the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    46 min

  7. May 6

    S4E179 | Iran Conflict and Its Economic Implications | Edouard Prisse

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    21 min

  8. May 1

    S4E178 | The Burn List | Julie Cruse

    Hailed as “pioneer of computational choreography” by Dance Magazine, Julie Cruse is a writer, inventor, instructional designer, content strategist, and former academic with an MFA and MA. Spanning two decades, her educational innovations have served four Ivy League, four public, and two community colleges. Her distinctions include 30+ grants and honors, a National Science Foundation fellowship, and recognition as Outstanding Alumni in Innovation. A first-generation student and creator of VICKi™(patent-pending), the world’s first choreographic software, Cruse has turned her own story into a movement for transparency and survivor solidarity through AcademicAbuse.com. === Website:  AcademicAbuse.com. === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education#motherofeducationalmindfulness the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

    56 min
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Welcome to the whyknowledgematters podcast! the whyknowledgematters podcast shares inspiring, empowering, and transformative educational content across worldviews, disciplines, and continents. To contribute, build on, and improve humankind's extraordinary achievements. Our guests: Made to make a difference.

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  • Creator
    the ykm
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
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    © 2026 the ykm
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