Let’s Talk CJ

Department of Criminal Justice
Let’s Talk CJ

Join the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they explore a variety of hot topics related to criminal justice! Guests will include department faculty and community guests.

  1. 10/09/2023

    Child Protection: Working with criminal justice, human services, and community partners

    Jessica McClaughin talks with us about being an on-going case manager for Child Protection and a case manager for Children's Mental Health Services for over fifteen years. She talks about what child protection workers do, as well as the challenges and rewards. Learn more about this role that we have all heard about, but do not know much about.

    37 min

  2. 09/25/2023

    Profile: Retired Lt. Jody Nelson

    Retired Lt. Jody Nelson has worked at every level of law enforcement: county, federal, and local enforcement. She was part of the first wave of women hired to be full time peace officers in the 1980s when she joined the Minneapolis (MN) Police Department. Join us as she talks about her journey, and challenges, as she worked in a profession she loved, and her roles in being married to a peace officer, being a daughter of a peace officer, and being the mother of a peace officer.

    55 min

  3. 09/11/2023

    Legislating Women's Bodies

    Dr. Harrison talks about the supreme court cases, laws, statutes, and actions that legislate and criminalize reproductive rights, reproductive justice, motherhood, women's health, and women's human rights. We take an interesting journey through our history here in the United States and you may be shocked to find out what is still happening regarding legislating women's bodies.  Guest: Dr. Laura Harrison, Department of History and Gender Studies

    37 min

  4. 09/08/2023

    Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ Podcast

    Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ podcast. I am your host, Dr. Pat Nelson, a member of the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Thank you for joining us as we explore different topics about criminal justice and also profile current and retired professionals from the criminal justice system.

    26 sec
  5. Heavy Metal, Rock & Roll, Politics and History

    11/30/2021

    Heavy Metal, Rock & Roll, Politics and History

    Music can be a powerful form of communication. We will explore the impact of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal on politics, history, expression, and society in general from the point of view of self-proclaimed metal heads academics.Guests: Dr. Matt Loayza and Dr. Amelia Pridemore

    47 min
  6. Scholars Serving Time Program

    11/09/2021

    Scholars Serving Time Program

    Scholars Serving Time Program is an innovative program being offered in three correctional facilities in Minnesota that are building efficacy and academic knowledge in a transformational program. Guest: Dr. Vicki Hunter, Department of Sociology

    26 min
  7. Southern Politics and Racial and Ethnic Politics

    11/02/2021

    Southern Politics and Racial and Ethnic Politics

    The Georgia Senate elections in 2021 demonstrated a change in voter turn out, voter rights, and the influence of the Southern states on the politics in the United States. We will discuss the impact of racial and ethnic politics and how voter rights and changes have influenced current and past elections. Thank you to a listener who sent in the suggestion for this podcast!Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Fred Slocum

    42 min
  8. Local Government in Minnesota: Forms of Administrative Organization

    10/26/2021

    Local Government in Minnesota: Forms of Administrative Organization

    Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion. Guest: Dr. Miriam Porter

    37 min
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Join the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they explore a variety of hot topics related to criminal justice! Guests will include department faculty and community guests.

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  • Creator
    Department of Criminal Justice
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Department of Criminal Justice, Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Show Website
    Let’s Talk CJ

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