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Empathy Mining Podcast

Empathy Mining Podcast

By Empathy Mining Podcast

Official Podcast of the Patheos Empathy Mining Blog.

Commentary and discussion on social issues, history, and current events.
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Insiders Look At the State of Public Education

Empathy Mining PodcastMar 16, 2019

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Do Public Schools Indoctrinate Students and Lock God Out?

Do Public Schools Indoctrinate Students and Lock God Out?

Shane debunks some popular myths.
Dec 18, 201911:50
Red for Ed—What it’s about and what it’s not about.

Red for Ed—What it’s about and what it’s not about.

Shane discusses the reasons why the Red for Ed Action Day is so vitally important.
Nov 15, 201921:29
Shane and Andy solve the abortion issue

Shane and Andy solve the abortion issue

Shane and his guest, Andy Phairas, sit down and tackle the hottest of the hot-button issues. They provide facts to battle propaganda and suggest possible legislative solutions to help bridge divides.
Jun 20, 201946:14
The Evolution of Propaganda in America

The Evolution of Propaganda in America

A look at the history of propaganda and how it has evolved.
May 14, 201914:22
How would the “Great Teacher”, Jesus, grade Donald Trump?

How would the “Great Teacher”, Jesus, grade Donald Trump?

A subject by subject analysis results in Donald Trump’s midterm report card from the perspective of the example and teachings of Christ.
May 13, 201923:09
The Last Days of Trump

The Last Days of Trump

Shane makes the comparison between Bobby Knight and Donald Trump and points out that their supporters are cut from the same cloth.
May 10, 201917:44
Remembering Newtown and Talking Gun Control

Remembering Newtown and Talking Gun Control

Reflections from a 2nd Amendment Supporting teacher about mass shootings and gun control.
Apr 15, 201924:34
White Privilege/White Fragility

White Privilege/White Fragility

Andy and Shane have an in depth discussion on White Privilege—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many whites are reluctant to talk about it.
Apr 13, 201955:17
Andrew Jackson, Hitler’s Role Model

Andrew Jackson, Hitler’s Role Model

A talk on the ugly legacy of Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal, and the Trail of Tears. Featuring the original song, “The Place Where They Cried”.
Apr 03, 201924:01
Pete Buttigieg is a Force to Be Reckoned With

Pete Buttigieg is a Force to Be Reckoned With

Shane endorses South Bend mayor, Pete Buttigieg
Apr 01, 201914:58
Teacher Trauma: Coping with the Stress

Teacher Trauma: Coping with the Stress

Shane talks frankly about the struggle of teachers dealing with trauma scarred students, and the residual damage that can result.
Mar 27, 201920:01
Active Shooter Drill Gone Wrong

Active Shooter Drill Gone Wrong

Shane discusses the new reality of active shooter drills in schools and reacts to an unbelievable story of an active shooter drill gone terribly wrong.
Mar 21, 201915:59
I Went Out to Find America

I Went Out to Find America

Reflections on our country and our history during a wonderful family road trip.
Mar 18, 201913:59
Insiders Look At the State of Public Education

Insiders Look At the State of Public Education

Special guest, Andy Phairas. Joins Shane in a heart to heart discussion on what it means to be a public school teacher in 2019:
Mar 16, 201930:07
The Shooting in New Zealand

The Shooting in New Zealand

Reaction to the senseless terrorist act by yet another white supremacist, right wing nut job who cites Donald Trump as his inspiration.
Mar 15, 201909:12
The Mission of Empathy Mining

The Mission of Empathy Mining

The mission statement for the Empathy Mining blog and podcast along with the back story of how they came to be.
Mar 14, 201921:20