Good Is In The Details

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with scholar-activist-author, Jackson Katz Ph. D. ( The Macho Paradox and Man Enough? ).  How can the narrative regarding violence be reframed?  What is the role of culture and media in our understanding of masculinity?  Learn more about Jackson Katz: https://www.jacksonkatz.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

How are our habits changing because of social distancing?  Our moods?    Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Psychology Professor Maire Ford (Loyola Marymount University) about her research on the psychological impact of social distancing.   To learn more about Dr. Ford's work: https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/psychology/faculty/?expert=mireb.ford Rudy's article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysa...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Jack Fong (Cal Poly Pomona) about the study of groups and how that helps us navigate being in the world.  Dr Fong explains the meaning of existentialism as a way to approach sociology, and we discuss his book The Death Cafe.  Learn more about Professor Fong here: http://www.csupomona-fong.org Become a patron of the show: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDet...

How has Ancient Greek thought impacted our understanding of the body?  Science? What is the value of philosophy?  Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Philosophy Professor Dr. Christia Mercer (Columbia University) about her work unraveling the context and history of our contemporary ideas.   Learn more about Professor Mercer here: https://philosophy.columbia.edu/directories/faculty/christia-me...

The discussions continue!  More philosophy, psychology, culture, books, and wit.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo interview candidate for Massachusetts 4th congressional district, Natalia Linos.  Natalia's science background offers a unique perspective to the realm of politics.  We discuss health care, Covid-19, and environmental justice.   Nataliaforcongress.com Become a patron of the show.  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo team up with hosts of Two Philosophers Drink Beer & Discuss Film Podcast, Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Gregory D Jackson.  We discuss the Sci-fi film Ex Machina .  The conversation covers philosophical themes such as beauty, consciousness, and ethics with respect to AI.  Philosophers referenced in this analysis : Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Augustine, Husserl, Dreyfus, Levi...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo interview Sex Therapist and Couples Counselor, Dr. Rossana Sida.  How can relationships communicate desire?  How important is our upbringing and that impact on sex? How can relationships rekindle lost desire?   For more on Dr. Rossana Sida   Become a patron of the show.  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo invite Professor Mark D White back to the pod to discuss Captain America.  What are the moral lessons?  What is virtue?  What would Captain America say about our present political climate?  For more on Mark's work click here .   

Gwendolyn Dolske is joined with Rudy Salo and Konstantin Hatcher (California YIMBY) to discuss education, politics, literature, and race with L.A. English teacher Bryce Brady.  They discuss Randy Smith's dystopia, The Raffle , and how books like this usher in the space to have meaningful conversations about culture.    The Raffle  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Ellie Anderson (Pomona College) talk with reproductive health expert, April Davis.  We discuss sex education, medicalization of birth, postpartum, and pleasure.  The Vagina Blog Ellie Anderson's latest article Become a patron of the show  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with comedian-director, Matt Ritter, about his documentary Tasteless.  We discuss the nature of jokes, cultural attitudes, comedy, and pursuing your dreams.   Tasteless Documentary Matt Ritter Comedy Black Table Arts The Raffle by Randy Smith Become a patron of the show!

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with journalist, Liz Farmer, about the work from home movement and how Covid-19 will alter our notion of what location means to work.  We discuss environmental issues, transit, as well as lifestyle implications.   Check out Liz Farmer's work: Farmer's Field Become a patron of the show: Patreon.com Get your copy of The Raffle for an upcoming episode discussion.

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back law enforcement analyst and former FBI agent, Jeff Cortese, to the show.  Jeff talks about corruption in the time of coronavirus and his experience during Hurricane Katrina. JeffCortese.com The Raffle Patreon  

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Pendulum Fitness owner, Drew Girton.  What is fitness?  Health?  The key to success in fitness?  What makes a good coach? How can one stay fit during lockdown?  Pendulum.fit

Should Batman kill the Joker? The answer reveals everything about how we think about morality. The Joker has killed thousands. Batman could stop him permanently — but won't. Is that moral courage or moral failure? And what does a comic book superhero have to do with the most important debates in ethical philosophy? More than you might think. In this episode of Good Is In The Details , hosts Gwendo...

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor-Philosopher Tom Keith about his latest documentary, Bullied .  What is bully culture and what are the solutions? 

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo continue their conversation about life in the time of coronavirus with author/professor Dahlia Schweitzer. 

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with pop culture critic and author, Professor Dahlia Schweitzer, about parallels between outbreak films and the current state of the pandemic.  

Gwendolyn Dolske gets Dr. Tansavadti's insights about the impacts of the Coronavirus. 

Gwendolyn Dolske is interviewed by Professor Layne (Gonzaga University) on the ethics of Simone de Beauvoir. 

Gwendolyn Dolske talks with Professor Danielle Layne (Gonzaga University) about what we can learn from the Ancient Greeks on time in quarantine. 

How does the Coronavirus impact transportation?  Rudy Salo shares his thoughts...via phone...because we're social distancing. Co-host, Konstantin Hatcher (California YIMBY). 

Gwendolyn Dolske and Konstantin Hatcher discuss the politics and culture in the time of Coronavirus.  Gwendolyn interviews an ER nurse to learn her perspective on the quarantine and precautions. 

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo chat with comedian, producer, musician, Brendon Small about the essence of stand-up.