Lakeshore PBS
The Roundtable Perspective: Doctor Who Fandom
Paul Booth, Ph.D., professor of Media and Cinema Studies at DePaul University joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the study of fandom and the influence of fans on the television franchise, Doctor Who.
The Roundtable Perspective: Black Influence on Horror Films
In a special Halloween themed episode, Robin R. Means Coleman, Ph.D., professor of communication studies at Northwestern University joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D.
The Roundtable Perspective: Gravity and Gravitational Waves
Shane L. Larson, Ph.D., and Lee Artz, Ph.D., discuss the concept of gravity, the study of gravitational waves and why this field is important.
The Roundtable Perspective: The Work of Yoko Tawada
Lisa Jennings, Ph.D., and Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D., discuss the changing nature of language and how Tawada is able to break boundaries and manipulate mediums using different languages.
The Roundtable Perspective: Mexicans in Animated Films
Professor Manuel Rodríguez, joins host Thomas J. Roach, to discuss the history of Mexicans and depictions of Mexicans in animated films.
The Roundtable Perspective: Afghanistan and Forever Wars
M. Nazif Shahrani joins host Lee Artz to discuss the problem with the war in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of troops in the region.
The Roundtable Perspective: Haiti: A History of Crisis
Mark Schuller joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss what has led to thousands of displaced Haitian refugees.
The Roundtable Perspective: Internet and Social Change in China
Elaine Yuan joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss how the internet has changed the concept of privacy in China.
The Roundtable Perspective: Hidden Gems of Northwest Indiana
Joseph S. Pete joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the history of Hammond, Indiana and surrounding Northwest Indiana.
The Roundtable Perspective: Photography and the Presidents
Cara Finnegan joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the history of presidential photography from the very first US President.