Posts Tagged ‘BOLD Podcast’
Not Born to Hate
In this episode of BOLD, Alex Yemeck talks to UST Alumna and graduate student, Brianna Amaya about her work in producing "Not Born to Hate" a three part video series about Race, Racism and Culture in America. Part 1 - Reconciling Race with Students will be out soon.
Amaya shares her experience growing up, the importance of education in her life and why she decided to study philosophy. Finally she shares what prompted her to pursue this important video project and what she hopes comes from it.
Understanding our Judicial System
Alex Yemeck speaks with Judge Michael Landrum '73, a judge in the 164th district court, about the tension in the judicial system. Landrum explains the difference between a civil case and a criminal case, how that relates to recent court cases regarding police brutality and what steps need to be taken in order to restore a sense of trust in the judicial system across the nation. He also touches on his re-election campaign and lays out how running for a position in the judicial system differs from running for office in the executive and legislative systems.
Vote with Your Conscience
Alex Yemeck sits down with Dr. Stuart Squires, Assistant Director of the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture, and asks questions prompted by his "How Catholic Should Vote" lecture where he examined the USCCB document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." Squires deep-dives into the limitations of a two party system, what the separation of Church and State means, and how Catholic can ban together to demand candidates who better reflect their worldview.
UST Students Talk Racism
Darnell Miller, in for host Alex Yemeck, talks to Cebriaya Bell and Aerial Starks, the acting president and vice president of the Black Student Union, about George Floyd, the protests and how to address racism on a college campus.
Live By The Spirit
Alex Yemeck talks with Campus Minister Max Linnville about encountering Christ through refugees seeking asylum, his conversion to Catholicism and shares why everyone, not just Catholics, is welcome at Campus Ministry.
The Life Changing Effects of Study Abroad
Alex Yemeck speaks with Elizabeth Luna and Caitlyn Carpenter about Freshman Year Experience Study Abroad. They share stories from their travels in Rome, seeing Pope Francis, working with refugees and how Study Abroad has changed their outlook on life.
Military to Civilian Transition
Alex Yemeck speaks with Luis Varela, a veteran of the U.S. Army, about his experience serving in the military, the lessons he learned and how he used those lessons to successfully navigate back into civilian life.
Education and Civic Duty
Alex Yemeck speaks with Judge Michael Landrum about how his liberal arts education has aided him across his career in law.
Starting a Clothing Company
UST Alumnae, Alexis Kuri and Luisa Banos talk with Darnell Miller, in for Alex Yemeck, about the challenges of starting a clothing company and how their liberal arts education prepared them for overcoming those challenges and finding success.
Living in a Faith-Based Household
Alex Yemeck talks to Jessica Salinas and Emily Garza about the importance of community, spiritual growth and learning to live with others.
