Returning guest, Sébastien Lafrance discusses with host Rachel Gelman artificial intelligence and its presence in the law, focusing in on its future effects and China’s social credit system. Sébastien works as a prosecutor in Canada, with exten

Selin Ozunaldim on Activism in Turkey

Nov 11th, 2020 48m 28s

17 year old Selin Ozunaldim joins “Exploring with Experts” to discuss her activism in Istanbul, Turkey. Selin is the youngest representative of the UNWomen’s global gender equality movement, “HeForShe” in Turkey, is one of 300 teenagers selecte

Dr. Anu Kumar on International Reproductive Rights and Healthcare

Oct 16th, 2020 53m 33s

Dr. Anu Kumar joins the podcast to discuss the push to repeal the Helms Amendment, the future of abortions in America under a new Supreme Court, the global gag rule, and colonialism in healthcare. Dr. Kumar is the president at IPAS, an intern

Blake Flayton on Zionism and Antisemitism

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 8m

Blake Flayton, incoming Junior at George Washington University, discusses with host Rachel Zionism and Antisemitism within the political and social sphere. Blake also details his newest organization, Progressive Zionist Congress, of which he is

Lourdes Rivera on Abortion Access in America

Jul 24th, 2020 52m 5s

Attorney and reproductive rights activist Lourdes Rivera speaks with host Rachel Gelman about the Supreme Court case of June Medical Services LLC v Russo, the effect that COVID-19 has had on abortion access in the United States, and reproductiv

Christy Harrison on Health at Every Size

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 18m

Trigger Warning: Discussion of disordered eatingRegistered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor, Christy Harrison, discusses with host Rachel Gelman health at every size, intuitive eating, thin privilege, being anti-

Sébastien Lafrance

Jun 9th, 2020 1h 7m

In episode eight, Sébastien Lafrance and host Rachel discuss migration law in the United States throughout past administrations, as well as immigration and citizen oppression in the wake of COVID-19. Sébastien is currently a prosecutor for the

Eliza Hatch on Street Harassment

May 18th, 2020 40m 12s

Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and harassment. Photo-journalist Eliza Hatch discusses the details of her project, "Cheer Up Luv", as well as deep-rooted misogyny and the effects of street harassment. Hatch provides accounts of hun

Tal Ben-Shahar on Positive Psychology and Resiliency

May 8th, 2020 30m 22s

Former Harvard professor and author, Tal Ben-Shahar, discusses positive psychology and resiliency while focusing on tips for happiness in times in quarantine.

Krys Johnson on COVID-19

Apr 13th, 2020 25m 31s

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Krys Johnson, assistant professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University. She discusses the future of COVID-19, a possible vaccine, and how to protect yourself.

Kevin Harden on Exoneration

Feb 17th, 2020 52m 4s

In this episode, attorney Kevin Harden Jr. discusses the exoneration of his former client, Terrance Lewis, as well as the criminal justice system.

Jeff Dempsey on Gun Violence

Dec 18th, 2019 35m 50s

On this episode of Exploring with Experts, we sit down with Jeff Dempsey to discuss the topic of gun violence. Jeff was the former Program Director for CeaseFire PA, Pennsylvania's largest gun violence prevention organization, and is currently

Robin Kolodny on the voting age, electoral college, and money in politics

Nov 6th, 2019 37m 8s

Dr. Robin Kolodny sits down to discuss the possibility of lowering the voting age, the history of the electoral college, and money in politics.

Professor Kevin Arceneaux on Biases

Nov 4th, 2019 33m 40s

Professor Kevin Arceneaux is a professor of Political Science at Temple University. For the the first published episode of "Exploring with Experts", we discuss how and why people make political decisions, paying particular attention to biases a