Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection
Join us as we explore today's most polarizing topics and chat about strategies for navigating them effectively.
With episodes covering subjects like fleeing a war-torn country, still feeling leftover isolation from the pandemic, and how to talk about gender-diversity without sounding like an idiot - the Fuse podcast dives into issues we know we're all thinking about but are often too afraid to discuss.
Podcasting since 2021 • 16 episodes
Fuse: Community, Conversation & Connection
Latest Episodes
Restorative practices and the power of circles
Dr. Jean Strait and Joyce Jones Strait are educators in Minnesota who use restorative practices in classrooms and community. They are also leaders for the Foundation of the Advancement of Culture & Education, which offers teacher support an...
July 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:25
Motivation, optimism, and the art of breakdancing
ILL-Abilities is an international crew of differently-abled breakdancers who use their incredible skills to entertain, motivate, and inspire. Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada), Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (USA), Jung Soo "Krops" Lee (South Korea), and L...
June 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:46
Spirituality, religion, and lessons from the Holocaust
Kenneth Elkins is a professor who specializes in teaching about spirituality, religion in America, World War II, and the Holocaust. He joins us to discuss how he approaches navigating topics that can often invite controversy. Origi...
October 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:37
Exploring inclusion, ethnicity, and resources at a Midwest university
Dr. Algerian Hart joins us to discuss inclusion on a college campus, institutional racism, defining ethnicity, and how students can find supporting resources.Originally recorded: September 30, 2022
October 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:20
Communicating more clearly about sex and gender
Matt Scott is a counselor who primarily serves gay, lesbian, and gender-diverse clients. He brings his insight to the podcast, helping us define terms and develop effective methods for communicating on sex and gender topics.Originally r...
October 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:29