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The Roundtable Perspective: Kawergosk Syrian Refugee Crisis
Elizabeth Wuerffel, Associate Professor of Art at Valparaiso University joins Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss the plight of Syrian refugees in Iraq.
The Roundtable Perspective: Cowboy in Caracas
Charles Hardy, former priest, politician and author of “Cowboy in Caracas” joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss his experiences in Venezuela and the current political climate.
The Roundtable Perspective: Indiana Jones and the Reality of Archaeology
James Osborne, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute, joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss Chicago’s connection to “Indiana Jones”.
The Roundtable Perspective: Identity in the Digital Closet
Patrick Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication at Indiana University Northwest joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss his research on how social media has changed reflections of the LGBTQ community.
The Roundtable Perspective: Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
Terrence Wandtke, Ph.D., professor of media and cultural studies at East-West University joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the rise of the zombie genre.
The Roundtable Perspective: State of Free Speech Globally
Steve Macek, Ph.D., professor of communication at North Central College joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the rise of governmental lockdown on journalism and free speech.
The Roundtable Perspective: Internet and Social Change in China
Elaine Yuan, Ph.D., associate professor of communication at University of Illinois Chicago joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss how the internet has changed the concept of privacy in China and how Chinese citizens view it.
The Roundtable Perspective: Julian Assange Espionage
John and Gabriel Shipton, the father and brother of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, join host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss how the US have accused and jailed Julian Assange on charges of espionage.
The Roundtable Perspective: The Films of Paul Schrader
Michelle E. Moore, Ph.D., professor of english at the College of DuPage joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the work of acclaimed screenwriter, director and critic, Paul Schrader.
The Roundtable Perspective: Critical Race Theory Controversy
Patrick Anderson, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Central State University joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss Critical Race Theory’s origins.