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Concerns about Israel’s new Conservative Coalition Government
On today’s edition of JustLove, we are joined by Prof. Marc Gopin of George Mason University, an expert in the field of international relations and diplomacy, who speaks with us about the concerns that hundreds of American Rabbis and others have raised regarding the new conservative coalition government in Israel formed by PM Benjamin Netanyahu. As consumer prices continue to increase for goods and services, we have a conversation with Prof. Steve Carvell of Cornell University on the impact that inflation is having on the restaurant industry. Prof. Marc Gopin is the Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Prof. Steve Carvell…
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Recovery: How Syrians are Rebuilding after the Earthquake and the State of American Agriculture
On today’s episode of JustLove, we focus on the trends in recovery both near and far. David Lillie, MPA, of the Syrian Medical Society joins us to discuss the impact of the earthquake on the shared area of Turkey and Syria – an event that has killed over 37,000 and devastated tens of millions more. Closer to home, Dr. Jay Lillywhite of New Mexico State University talks with us about his expert and personal understanding of agricultural trends in the United States and how they are impacting the prices of household staples. David Lillie, MPA, is the Executive Director of the Syrian American Medical Society. Dr. Jay Lillywhite is the…
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CCUSA’s Parish-based Trauma Resources, Faithful Citizenship, and Radical Solidarity
On today’s edition of JustLove, Dr. Mike Carotta, Ed.D., is a religious educator and chief developer of “Whole-Hearted” – Catholic Charities of the United States of America (CCUSA)’s new Parish-based trauma resource. He will discuss how the new program can assist participants to move forward mentally and spiritually after a traumatic event. After, we are joined by Dr. Charlie Camosy, Ph.D., to discuss the concept of justice that animates the Catholic vision of faithful citizenship and radical solidarity on this weekend before Election Day (November 8th). Dr. Michael “Mike” Carotta, Ed.D., is a religious educator, author, and Visiting Theology Instructor at Creighton University. Dr. Charles “Charlie” Camosy, Ph.D., is a…
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Protecting Life from Substance Abuse and the Legacy of Eugenics
Today on JustLove, we are exploring two very difficult topics. Both have carried legacies particular to the American experience: the history of addiction and policy responses of varying efficacy and effect, and the black experience of forced sterilization in the name of eugenic policies – and the path towards pro-life activism. Dr. Kenneth Leonard, Ph.D., is the Director and Senior Research Scientist at the University at Buffalo’s Clinical & Research Institute on Addiction. He joins us to highlight the current state of substance abuse in the United States given October’s designation as “Substance Abuse Prevention Month.” Elaine Riddick is a pro-life activist and the Executive Director of the Rebecca Project…
