The Dissidents

The Dissidents
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The Dissidents

Welcome to the Dissidents podcast from the Institute for Liberal Values (formerly the Counterweight Podcast), where we talk about how we can strive for a world in which freedom and reason are at the forefront of all human society.

  1. HACE 16 H

    S4 E33 | Nobody Can Take Away Your Education

    In this week’s podcast, Jennifer Richmond and Ken Pope speak with Jany Finkielsztein about her immigrant experience and what drove her passion for working in education. Jany’s family immigrated from Poland to Colombia during the Holocaust, and one of her grandfather’s sayings was, (Outside of packing light and running fast) "nobody can take your education from you." Jany took that to heart and carried her passion for education with her, when safety concerns led her family to immigrate to the United States. As an educator, Jany focused on finding ways to give back to the Hispanic and immigrant communities. However, as the focus of educator professional development began to prioritize activism over learning, she reevaluated her approach. Now working with the CAMERA Education Institute, Jany researches and exposes activists, organizations and curricular materials that present false accounts of Israel and Zionism in K-12 education. In addition, Jany helps to provide educational materials that tackle the anti-Israel bias that has captured much of the American education landscape. No one can take your education away, but we ask Jany: Do we want to preserve the kinds of education that are increasingly contributing to division and polarization among students? Bio: Jany is originally from Bogota, Colombia. She has worked as a middle school teacher, curriculum coordinator and instructional coach across charter, public and independent schools in Massachusetts. She has experience planning and facilitating professional learning opportunities for K-12 teachers. In addition, Jany has been an adjunct faculty teaching pre-service courses for teacher preparation programs at Boston University and Simmons University. Jany is a board member of the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies (MCSS), and the Jewish Affairs Caucus of the National Educators association (NEA). She is currently a senior education analyst at the CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy for Middle East Reporting and Analysis) Education Institute. Resources: One -Pager research based Timely topics: https://www.camera-edu.org/timely_topics/ History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel - curriculum for schools: https://www.camera-edu.org/5379-2/ The CAMERA Education Institute's (CEI) expert literature program team has curated a list of fiction and non-fiction recommended books for K-12 students that provide accurate information about Israel, its history, current events, Zionism and Israelis: https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-elementary-school/ https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-middle-school/ https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-high-school/ We also exposethe anti-Israel K-12 books infiltrated into schools to promote the ideology: ProblematicBooks After Oct 7, the efforts to have these types of books in classrooms intensified. To see the scope of the CAMERA Education Institute's (CEI) work: https://www.camera-edu.org/

    58 min
  2. FSF Ep. 15: “Math Is Now Considered to be Suspect” | Wai Wah Chin

    HACE 3 DÍAS · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    FSF Ep. 15: “Math Is Now Considered to be Suspect” | Wai Wah Chin

    In today’s Free Speech Forward podcast episode, hosts Chris and Joia speak with Wai Wah Chin, the charter president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York. They discuss the critical role of free speech in advocating for equal rights, particularly in education. Wai Wah shares her experiences with the specialized high schools in New York, emphasizing the importance of merit and objectivity in academic standards. Their conversation also touches on the ideological shifts in education and the need for civil discourse and courage in expressing diverse viewpoints.   Find out more about Wai Wah and the work of CACAGNY at: http://www.cacagny.org/

    25 min
  3. Series | Privileged Perspectives: Orthodoxy and Self-Censorship in Social Work Education

    15 NOV · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Series | Privileged Perspectives: Orthodoxy and Self-Censorship in Social Work Education

    In this week's episode Elizabeth and Matt Watson discuss orthodoxy and student disaffection in social work education. A recent survey project revealed that, while most students report a positive social work education experience, the feeling is by no means universal.  Some students  perceive that their religious beliefs, political ideology, or even their gender identity may be incompatible with social work, Some students reported that they actively self-censor or misrepresent their thoughts and opinions out of fear. Not surprisingly, they also reported that their professors were not open to alternative ideas or perspectives. Matt and Elizabeth discuss the study outcomes in the context of ethical responsibilities in social work education and practice.  We express our hopes that recent trends toward narrow definition of diversity pedagogy will expand to include viewpoint diversity that welcomes more students to fully participate in social work education.  We reached out to the author and Dr. C.J. Sorenson joined us for a follow up on his findings. We asked CJ about provisions for protecting religious and political views, and how social work faculty can avoid alienating their less progressive students at a time when the field needs more good candidates. C.J. expressed openness and commitment to viewpoint diversity in social work classrooms and practice.  We all agree that these are the kind of difficult conversations we need in the fields of social work and social work education. Podcast notes C.J. Sorenson, Tiffanie Jones & Rachel Casey (24 Jan 2024): The In-class experience of social work students based on their political ideology, Social Work Education.  https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2024.2307527 LCSW Matt Watson cohosts from our ILV partner, ProSocial Workers. ProSocial Workers is committed to creating a viewpoint inclusive and politically diverse environment for social workers and other helping professionals.  Professionals can find support and continuing education at ProSocialWorkers.com.   Get access the full author Q&A here. Second part of the series: Left Turn in Social Work Education: The Harmful Effects of a Narrow Political Ideology First part of the series: Critical vs. Classical Social Justice in Social Work

    1 h y 46 min

  4. 8 NOV

    S4 E32 | On Censorship with James LaRue

    In On Censorship James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. It is a combination of personal reflection and deep dive into specifics of book banning. James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, and was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. Resources: On Censorship Book Club: Episode I: https://youtu.be/fAsyMQ5pP5M On Censorship Book Club: Episode II: https://youtu.be/j1L-bg7SH3w On Censorship Book Club: Episode III: https://youtu.be/8jjgiXg_DF8 On Censorship Book Club: Episode IV: https://youtu.be/pmLiCcjzTYc On Censorhip: https://www.amazon.com/Censorship-Librarian-Examines-Culture-Speakers/dp/1682753476/

    1 h y 1 min
  5. FSF Ep. 14: “Students Should Feel Safe to Express Their Views” | Ilana Cohen

    7 NOV · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    FSF Ep. 14: “Students Should Feel Safe to Express Their Views” | Ilana Cohen

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Free Speech Forward podcast in which hosts Joia and Chris engage with Ilana Cohen, the Community Engagement Director at the Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies. They discuss Ilana's background as a child refugee from the Soviet Union and her journey towards advocating for free speech and critical thinking in education. The conversation highlights the importance of free speech in fostering a healthy free society as well as the challenges faced in the current educational environment. Ilana emphasizes the critical role of education in promoting discourse and understanding among diverse perspectives.   Find out more about Ilana’s work with the Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies at: https://www.calethstudies.org/

    20 min

  6. 2 NOV

    S4 E31 | Liberalism, Israel and Antisemitism

    This podcast features a recording of a live-stream event hosted by Maccabi Lec-Ari and Mike Burke. The discussion focuses on Israel, liberal democracy and rising Antisemitism, particularly within the UK.

    2 h y 6 min

  7. 25 OCT

    S4 E30 | Bittersweet Reality: The Dark Side of Chocolate Production

    Chocolate is the top-selling Halloween candy and is considered a must-have treat for the trick-or-treaters and eaters of leftovers alike.  But do you think about where your chocolate comes from?  Listen to this week's podcast to find out! _________ This week's episode is part of an occasional series about coffee,  and this week we actually take time to discuss a closely related commodity--chocolate. Our guest, James Hayes-Bohanan, has been doing research on political, social, cultural, and environmental geography of coffee for 20 years and by extension has learned a fair amount about cacao. In this episode James gives us an overview of growing, harvesting and processing, including an open secret of child exploitation and slave labor. We learn that the manufacturers of the most popular store brands are the worst offenders. James helps us understand the complexities of fair trade, small farms, and large cacao traders, as well as what we can do to find and support more socially responsible producers of chocolate.   Podcast Notes Supreme Court decision in support of Nestle and Cargill regarding slave labor:  https://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/17/supreme-court-ruling-child-slave-labor-495022 An overview from Equal Exchange with embedded links to company scorecards and more:  https://www.info.equalexchange.coop/articles/who-grows-your-chocolate Newspaper article Burdick Chocolate:  https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/burdick-clears-the-air-on-rumors-of-walpole-chocolate-company-sale/article_1aa500d3-b4fe-518a-8c1e-2010b1b7a45b.html  Burdick chocolate partnership with Grenada farmers: https://www.jouvaychocolate.com/about-us   An industry site: https://worldcocoafoundation.org/ Living Earth Festival Symposium on Chocolate from Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCw5OE_2sgo

    57 min
  8. FSF Ep. 13: Free Speech Challenges in California and Beyond | Frank Xu

    23 OCT · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    FSF Ep. 13: Free Speech Challenges in California and Beyond | Frank Xu

    In this episode of the Free Speech Forward podcast, host Chris Bush engages with Frank Xu, President of Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) and Founding President of San Diego Asian Americans for Equality (SDAAFE). Frank shares his journey as an activist, highlighting the interconnectedness of free speech and equal opportunity. He discusses his experiences in California and the importance of effective communication in public advocacy. Frank also emphasizes the need for youth activism and the role of community support in standing up for free speech rights. He concludes with a vision for investing in initiatives to promote free speech on a global scale, drawing lessons from countries with restrictive regimes. Learn more about Frank and his efforts at: https://www.cferfoundation.org/

    26 min
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Welcome to the Dissidents podcast from the Institute for Liberal Values (formerly the Counterweight Podcast), where we talk about how we can strive for a world in which freedom and reason are at the forefront of all human society.

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