Best Roxboro House Roundtables Podcasts (2025)

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14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship 53:58

18d ago53:58

53:58

This RoundTable was an engaging discussion of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the importance of that right in American history. This conversation is timely and appropriate considering President Trump's attempt to unilaterally negate Birthright citizenship, despite the clear language in the 14th Amendment. The conversation e…

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DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case by Roxboro House RoundtablesBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Beyond Medicine 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Beyond Medicine by Roxboro House RoundtablesBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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An interview of Salon Writer Amanda Marcotte 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

She Speaks and Bridge, two student organizations on Thomas Jefferson University East Falls campus, interviewed Salo Magazine’s political and social commentator, blogger, and writer Amanda Marcotte. During this wide range of discussions, the topics included the role of and challenges and risks faced by feminist writers with strong views. The future …

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Comfort Shows 49:50

7M ago49:50

49:50

Getting away from politics! Let's discuss the shows we love and keep watching and rewatching, like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld, and others. Why do these shows keep pleasing us even after we watch them so many times?By Roxboro House Roundtables

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Corruption and the Supreme Court 53:24

7M ago53:24

53:24

The most powerful Court in the United States is the only one not subject to the Ethical Rules of Conduct. This roundtable discussed the ethical challenges faced by this particular Court, especially in light of the recent allegations against Justice Clarence Thomas and his receipt of significant gifts from right-wing donors.…

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The Struggles of Eating Disorders on a College Campus ED RT video 53:58

7M ago53:58

53:58

The Host of this RoundTable was Bridget Shertzer, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia-Center City. Renfrew provides a safer and healing community in which individuals learn to understand the role the eating disorder has played in their lives, replace their eating disorder behaviors and rituals, and increase flexibility with thoughts…

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Gerrymandering 56:07

1y ago56:07

56:07

Pennsylvania State Legislator and Majority leader Matt Bradford led the Roundtable. Assisting him in this discussion were Justin Klos from the House Democratic Caucus’ Demographics team, Pat Brier,Esq. and Dan Brier, Esq. According to the Public Interest Law Center, Pennsylvania elected officials, through a process called Gerrymandering, have manip…

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What is QAnon? 51:50

1y ago51:50

51:50

What is QAnon exactly? Who is Q? How did this all start, and what have been its implications? What do they believe, how do they spread it, and finally, who in power believes or supports it? All those questions are addressed in this very informative and somewhat disturbing RoundtableBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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The Dangerous Rhetoric of Politics 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

Aristotle once conveyed that rhetoric is the art of persuasion through any available means. Unfortunately, "any available means" has been explored to its limits, where we are in an age that bans, or threatens to ban, social media, books, or even artistic expression through drag. How have we gotten to this point? How have we gotten to the point wher…

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Misinformation In The Media 54:27

1y ago54:27

54:27

Join us for a dynamic discussion on the role of grassroots print journalism in combating misinformation and fostering civic engagement. We will feature The NW Local, which has been serving the community with reliable news since 2014. Our discussion will tackle the issue of "bad faith" journalism and its deceptive tactics. Learn how to identify and …

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Explaining How the Electoral College Works, and Why it Was Created & Why it Still Exist 50:55

1y ago50:55

50:55

Professor Evan Laine of Thomas Jefferson University and Professor Timothy Welbeck of Temple University explain how the Electoral College works and how it favors small states over large states. Further, the racist origin Electoral College is discussed, and how it was designed by the Southern states to keep the institution of slavery intact.…

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Residential Life 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

Instead of this being a roundtable for educational purposes, the Jefferson Housing roundtable was a time for students to air out their opinions about their current or past living experiences on the East Falls campus. Students were able to share what they did and did not like about living on campus. Included is a general guide to cover a wide range …

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Asian Americans in Law 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

47:25

Within your lifetime, you’ve likely heard several stereotypes revolving around Asian people. Such as them being competent but cold, excellent at math, and anti-social beings. These “observations” serve as thinly veiled racism that underpins the Model Minority Myth. This widely believed concept is a gross-generalization of a non-monolithic group of …

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Lets Bloody Talk (Again!) Roundtable 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

49:57

In August 2023, the first study of menstrual products using real blood was published in the British Medical Journal. A month prior, Florida enacted the "Don't Say Period" bill banning reproductive health instructions, including menstruation before sixth grade. Why is menstruation still taboo in today's day and age? This roundtable is an open discus…

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Electoral College Roundtable 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

In the U.S., the candidate with the highest number of votes wins, except the President. The most powerful individual in the nation is instead chosen by the Electoral College. This Roundtable explains how the Electoral College works, why it was created, how it has led to the election of 2 Presidents, in the modern era (Bush and Trump), who did not w…

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Capstone- Free Speech On Campus 1:07:31

2y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Are students free to speak their minds at a private university? What pressures are on them to speak or not speak their views? Students and Former TJU President Mark Tykochinski weigh in on this topic.By Roxboro House Roundtables

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Michael Smerconish On How to Fix the Broken Political System 1:09:16

2+ y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Michael Smerconish an American radio host and television presenter, political commentator, newspaper columnist, author, and lawyer, addresses how irresponsible media, self sorting, misinformation and the spectacle of politics have transformed our political climate to one that is toxic and dangerous to the health of our Nation.…

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Coming Out Or Inviting In 52:20

2+ y ago52:20

52:20

Students describe their experiences and challenges in coming out to their friends and family. Students also discuss the process of inviting in alliesBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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How to Register to Vote and Why You Should 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

42:31

Student orgs at Thomas Jefferson University, Nextgen and Bridge, discuss about how to register to vote, whether it is a write-in, in-person, or absentee and why it is so important to exercise this right. They also discuss why college students are reluctant to vote and why this is a mistakeBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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All In: Neurodiversity in a University and Healthcare Environment 54:55

3y ago54:55

54:55

Neurodiversity, in the broadest sense of the term, refers to the diversity of human brains and minds While there is great variation in the way our brains think and process information, the current design of our environment and society often does not account for these differences. The Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes that we must create an…

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Cultural Appropriation of and by Design 53:14

3y ago53:14

53:14

Fashion design and merchandise students discuss the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural; appropriation and how the University can be more sensitive to the difference and how it should be best handledBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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Coping with COVID-19 on the College Campus 51:06

3y ago51:06

51:06

Experts dealing with college students discuss how COVID-19 has affected college students and how best to cope with the challenges posed by this unprecedented modern pandemic. Evan Laine, Associate Professor of History and Faculty Director of the Arlen Specter Center, moderates the panel made up of Henry Humphreys, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor, Dean of St…

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The Muslim Experience at an American University 49:43

3y ago49:43

49:43

This roundtable is an opportunity to explore the experiences of Muslim Americans and the world they live in. This includes how Muslims are perceived in the Western world and the consequences of these perceptions on the individual and community, good or bad. We will have discussions on Muslim traditions and how they are able to intersect with Americ…

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THE UKRAINE CRISIS 58:41

3y ago58:41

58:41

On February 25, 2022, Russia, after a long build-up, invaded the independent nation of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What does Putin want? What will be the ramifications of this unprovoked aggression in the United States and the world? Thomas Jefferson University Professors, Aleksandr Kvasov, Raju Parakkal, Tom Schrand, and Samuel Weeks, addressed …

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Insider View of the Second Impeachment Trial and the Insurrection: By Rep. Madeleine Dean 54:53

4y ago54:53

54:53

Trump's second Impeachment House Manager Congresswoman Madeline Dean gives her insider view of the impeachment, why the House moved forward, details the evidence, and addresses why despite the strength of the case, 43 senators decided to vote no. She also gives a riveting account of how her life and the lives of others were seriously threatened dur…

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Black Respectability Politics 57:00

4y ago57:00

57:00

The Law & Society Honor Society wants to do its part to further discussions surrounding Black issues in 21st century America. In this vein, the LSHS hosted a Roundtable with an open dialogue about African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Black respectability politics, the "blaccent," and code-switching. In honor of Black History Month, the conve…

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The Future of Roe v Wade 58:25

4y ago58:25

58:25

In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. This controversial decision is presently being challenged in many states where laws are being passed that dispute the Court’s ruling. There is a v…

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The Challenges and Coping and Helping Strategies within Eating Disorders 36:34

5y ago36:34

36:34

In this Roxboro House Roundtable, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University's Arlen Specter Center, Law & Society Senior Liz Sussman Hosted a zoom roundtable on Eating disorders. She discussed the challenges faced by those who suffer from them as well as coping and helping strategies.By Roxboro House Roundtables

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The Black Experience in America Today 55:15

5+ y ago55:15

55:15

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The Challenge of Being an "Other" in America Today 1:00:01

5+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this podcast, the Jefferson University Latin American Student Organization and Professor Ahmad Qais Munhazim discussed the issues surrounding being considered an “Other” in America today. Throughout this conversation, the Roundtable members explored the definitions of the “Other,” and the illusion of the “real American.” Students, staff and facu…

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America's Mass Incarceration Problem 45:06

5+ y ago45:06

45:06

In this podcast, the Roundtable members discussed the urgent problem of mass incarceration in America, but specifically in Philadelphia. Professor Evan Laine of Jefferson University is joined by members of the JLUSA Philadelphia Campaign, Close the Creek, Jeffrey Jones, and Reuben Jones, as well as, Jacquelyn Jordan, Executive Asst. to the Sr. Asso…

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Why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike 29:56

5+ y ago29:56

29:56

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Hayden, President of the Jefferson University Graduate Sustainability Network as well as Professor Tom Schrand and Professor Rob Fleming discussed why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike. Students, Faculty, and Staff explored what the Global Climate Strike…

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Special Constitution Day Roundtable: Trump, the First Amendment and Free Speech 53:31

5+ y ago53:31

53:31

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Patrick Ryan, Associate Director of Career Services, explored the relationship between Trump, the First Amendment and Free Speech on this special Constitution Day Roundtable. Students, faculty, and staff discussed opposing views on what it means to have free speech in today’s political …

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Body Image and Health At Every Size 48:23

6y ago48:23

48:23

In this podcast, Jefferson University Psychology Professor Emily Capelli explores the relationships between mental health awareness, eating disorders, and body health at every size. Students, faculty, and educators examine how their life experiences and their relationships with family members and friends formulate their awareness of body health and…

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Dr. Jonathan Metzl: Dying of Whiteness 50:14

6y ago50:14

50:14

In this podcast, Doctor Jonathan Metzl joins the Roxboro Roundtables at Thomas Jefferson University Center City Campus. Dr. Metzl explores his new book Dying of Whiteness and how current United States government policies are putting white middle-class Americans at ever-greater risk of sickness and death. He delves into how these voters actually sup…

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Civil Discourse Episode 1 35:40

6+ y ago35:40

35:40

LSPN(Law & Society Podcast Network)Announces it First ShowCivil DiscourseHosted by Nick Franchi and Sierra Reddi These Law & Society Sophomores differ political on almost every topic, however while their ideology may clash, application of their worldviews may sometime intersect. This podcast is not about arguing, rather it is their reaction to curr…

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Holocaust Survivor David Tuck and His Story 1:00:51

6+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Listen to the inspirational story of David Tuck and his story as a holocaust survivor. An educator worldwide, David Tuck shares his experiences, his hardships, his highs and the blessings he is thankful for. During a time of high political climate Mr. Tuck reassures the young generation of the world we live in.…

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Working Internationally 53:01

6+ y ago53:01

53:01

Working Internationally by Roxboro House RoundtablesBy Roxboro House Roundtables

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Being Latin American in the Trump Administration Era 1:03:43

6+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In this podcast, Jefferson University students, who are members of the Latin America Student Association, (L.A.S.O.) discuss life as a Latino in the Trump era. In this very emotional and frank roundtable, students reflect on the pain they experience due to the negative judgment they receive from other Americans, which they perceive is stoked by a p…

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How Should Jefferson University Handle the Controversial Past of Its Namesake 44:52

6+ y ago44:52

44:52

In 2017, Jefferson University, previously known as Philadelphia University, merged with Thomas Jefferson University. With the renaming of the University, the issue of how to properly deal with the complicated legacy of one our Nations’ founding fathers arose. In is accepted that Jefferson, a slave-owner to his dying day, fathered children with Sall…

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A Sexual Harassment Conference Across Two Campuses 1:05:52

7y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Listen to Dr. Kathy Smith, Director of Law and Justice at Harcum College, Dr. Rick Frei lead researcher for the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society, Dr. Evan Laine, Program Director for Law and Society at Jefferson University and students from Jefferson University’s forensic psychology class and Community College of Philadelphia’s descriptive…

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The Impact Of Partisanship On Stem Cell Research And Abortion Rights 51:16

7y ago51:16

51:16

Congressional Funding And Health Policy: Listen to nationally known archives expert and Arlen Specter Center research fellow, Dr. Sean Kelly of California State University, Channel Islands, discuss with the panel how Congressional funding affects policy, law and practice. Dr. Kelly discussed how the interaction of the democratic process and persona…

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Forging trust: cooling tensions between African-Americans and the Philadelphia police 1970 – 1979 59:38

7y ago59:38

59:38

Listen to Arlen Specter research fellow, Menika Dirksen, of Temple University, as she discusses with the panel how tensions between the police and black community in 1970’s Philadelphia were alleviated by actions of Arlen Specter and others, through the work of community organizations such as PAL and Safe Streets Incorporated. In addition, present …

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Supreme Court Justice Confirmation; Substance Or Show 51:56

7y ago51:56

51:56

Listen to this Roundtable hosted by Arlen Specter Center research fellows, Jessica Schoenherr and Elizabeth Lane, of Michigan State University, as they discuss the confirmation process for Supreme Court Justice in the United States. Are these hearings “vapid and hollow charades,” as described by Associate Justice Elena Kagan, or are they important …

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Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 3 47:26

7y ago47:26

47:26

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 3Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center(audio of keynote and panel discussion)- Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation.- Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students.- Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die…

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Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 2 1:03

7y ago1:03

1:03

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 2Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center(audio of keynote and panel discussion)- Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation.- Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students.- Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die…

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Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 1 1:01:03

7y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 1Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center(audio of keynote and panel discussion)- Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation.- Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students.- Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die…

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How Can We Create Safe Campuses? 54:49

7+ y ago54:49

54:49

Sexual violence, active shooters, mental health challenges, and many other factors pose challenges to assuring that our campuses are safe. The Clery Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)) was passed following the rape and murder of Jeanne Clery in 1986 at Lehigh University. The intent of the law was to improve campus safety by making information about crime more …

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Algorithmic Justice For Health Care Data 47:18

7+ y ago47:18

47:18

Healthcare and our digital trail are two things vital in our society. In this podcast you will notice and learn about the generated systems that are piecing together information to know who we are. Tax Companies such as Experian do a lot more than just your taxes.By Roxboro House Roundtables

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