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I am honored to be joined by Matt Ryg, a professor in the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership graduate program at Metro State. In this episode, Matt and I discuss themes from The Will to Change , written by Bell Hooks, as we explore the concepts of privilege, power, responsibility and integrity as they pertain to leadership in the context of the "Imperialistic White Supremacist Capita...

Please join us for an insightful conversation with our special guest Mahsun, who is doing part of his doctoral research on the community resistance efforts of Minnesotans during Operation Metro Surge. Mahsun is interested in highlighting the subtle tactics used by Minnesotans who chose to band together to protect their neighbors during the occupation of the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcem...

In this episode of the Metroscope, I am joined by my esteemed colleague, Jolene Jones, who defines herself as an activist, first and foremost. I ask Jolene about how she defines leadership and what is needed to be a leader to her community. We also explore some of the many ways that an advocate becomes a leader and how Jolene's journey of life-long learning has shaped her understanding of her...

We are excited to introduce a new series as part of the Metroscope: Coffee Talk, with a new addition to the Metropolitan, Tom Coffee. Tom will invite various guests of Metro State University to share a coffee with him as he asks them about their unique experiences and what brought them to the university. In this introductory episode, we are joined by Phil Fuehrer, the director of Student Life &amp...

Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, my fellow MAPLer Andre Anderson and I discuss our journeys as non traditional students and what brought us to Metro State. We also discuss community and why it is so important for helping one find their purpose as well as a sense of belonging. We also discuss personal empowerment and how simply showing up can lead to new and unexpected opportunities for pe...

Our guest for this episode is Julie Johnson, an organizer with well-over 5 years of organizing experience. She is also in the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership graduate program at Metro State and shares some of her infinite wisdom regarding the world of political and community organizing.  Support the show

In our latest episode, I (James) sit down with Justin Shukuru, the young, ambitious entrepreneur who came from a refugee camp in Africa and has now written a book about his experiences. Written from a place of inspiration and hope, I Wasn't Invited, I Showed Up Anyway reads like a cross between an autobiography, a self-help manual, and the Book of Proverbs with many lessons to teach each and...

In what is our very first episode of The Metroscope, Luke Boudewyns and James Berreth discuss how a small, independent student paper started its own podcast and what we hope for The Metroscope in the future.  Support the show