Podcast Episode List

#8 - Journalism Is Broken (The Fall of the Fourth Estate)

#8 - Journalism Is Broken (The Fall of the Fourth Estate)

Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd discuss the decline of journalism, media bias, and the importance of researching the news in this week's episode of Research the News.
#7 - Transgender Athletes

#7 - Transgender Athletes

In this episode, we talk about transgender athletes with Jessica Scott, an Associate Professor of Gender Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

#6 - Disagreeing Without Hate: Insights from Counselor Hannah Broadway

#6 - Disagreeing Without Hate: Insights from Counselor Hannah Broadway

Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd talk with Hannah Broadway about how to disagree without hating each other, offering practical advice for healthy, respectful conversations.

#5 - Asian American Experiences and Media Coverage with Andrew Churchill

#5 - Asian American Experiences and Media Coverage with Andrew Churchill

Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd talk with Andrew Churchill about his experiences as an Asian American and the media's role in covering these issues.

#4 - Prison Reform: Insights from Caitlin Werth

#4 - Prison Reform: Insights from Caitlin Werth

Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd talk prison reform with Caitlin Werth, former director of the HOPE Pre-Release Program, exploring ways to improve the system from multiple perspectives.

#3 - Judging Political Candidates and the Power of Apologies

#3 - Judging Political Candidates and the Power of Apologies

Ray and Gretchen discuss judging political candidates, the impact of apologies, and the nature of forgiveness in this week's episode of Research the News.

#2 - Cancel Culture and Virtue Signaling: A Discussion with Peace Ike

#2 - Cancel Culture and Virtue Signaling: A Discussion with Peace Ike

Ray, Gretchen, and Peace Ike discuss cancel culture, virtue signaling, and even the controversies surrounding Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss.

#1 - Critical Race Theory with Sidni Standard

#1 - Critical Race Theory with Sidni Standard

Join Ray Abel and new co-host Gretchen Hurd as they relaunch Research the News with guest Sidni Standard, discussing Critical Race Theory and the importance of open dialogue.

Intro to Research the News

Intro to Research the News

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