Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan

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Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.

  1. 01/07/2025

    Topsy Turvy: Who Shot JFK?

    Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. David Siwik joins to talk about conspiracy theories and how they take hold with particular focus on Pres. John F Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, over 60 years ago. Email: Melissa Kaplan Email: Ami Ewald Email: David Siwik Website: Google News Website: News Literacy Project

    29 min

  2. 12/10/2024

    Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 2

    Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. In part 2 of our conversation with Michael Kohon, LCC Journalism and English professor, we talk about how news organizations decide what to headline, the difference between pundits and journalists, and helpful tips for consuming the news. Email: Melissa Kaplan Email: Ami Ewald Email: Michael Kohon Website: Google News Website: Pink Slime Journalism Website: News Literacy Project

    26 min

  3. 11/05/2024

    Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 1

    Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Kohon, LCC Journalism and English professor, this episode explores journalistic standards and who sets them, fake news outlets and pink slime journalism, and how to separate fact from fake. Email: Melissa Kaplan Email: Ami Ewald Michael Kohon Website: Google News Website: Pink Slime Journalism Website: News Literacy Project

    28 min

  4. 10/26/2024

    Topsy Turvy: Polling

    This episode delves into the intricate world of polling, exploring how surveys are conducted and their significance in shaping public understanding and decision-making. Co-hosts Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald are joined by Bernie Porn, founding principal of EPIC-MRA, who shares insights from his extensive experience in survey research, particularly in Michigan. Email: Melissa Kaplan Email: Ami Ewald Email: Bernie Porn Website: EPIC-MRA

    27 min

  5. 10/01/2024

    Topsy Turvy: Conspiracy Thinking

    Co-host Ami Ewald joins Melissa Kaplan for Topsy Turvy, a new GXF series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Stratton, psychotherapist, this episode explores some of the psychology that can lead to conspiracy thinking.

    26 min

  6. 10/28/2023

    Arts, Athletics and Social Justice

    The Eli and Edythe Broad Museum’s interim director and senior curator Steven L. Bridges and LCC alum Charles Moore, an art curator, collector, author and world marathon runner are guests. The Broad’s current exhibit, Resistance Training: Arts, Sports and Civil Rights, and Moore’s latest book, Apropos of Running, converge at the intersection of art, athletics and social justice. Email: Charles Moore Website: Charles Moore Website: Apropos of Running Email: Steven L. Bridges Website: The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum Website: Resistance Training exhibit and brochure

    41 min

  7. 08/12/2023

    Arts Education in Michigan

    Chad Swan-Badgero and Barb Whitney, arts education leaders in Michigan, discuss the state of the arts and education in K12 schools, higher education, and the larger community throughout the state. Swan-Badgero, a former LCC Theatre adjunct, is Arts Education Program Manager with the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Whitney, an artist and educator, is the Engagement and Funds Strategist with the Michigan Arts Education and Instruction Assessment Project. Barb Whitney: Email Website: Barb Whitney Art Website: Michigan Arts Education and Instruction Assessment Project (MAEIA) Chad Swan-Badgero: Email Website: Michigan Arts and Culture Council

    27 min

  8. 07/29/2023

    Learning to Lead in the Arts

    LCC performing arts instructor Lauren Mudry and Everett High School dance director Clara Martinez discuss their passion for teaching, how they as leaders hope to advance the arts in Michigan, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council’s Rising Leaders and other programs that provide leadership education to aspiring arts professionals. Email: Lauren Mudry Website: Lauren Mudry Email: Clara Martinez LinkedIn: Clara Martinez Website: Michigan Arts and Culture Council Rising Leaders

    28 min
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Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.

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