Best Jonathan B Singer Podcasts (2025)

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143: The Power of One: Single System Design with Bruce Thyer, PhD, LCSW 33:13

5M ago33:13

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Episode 143: In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Bruce Thyer, is Distinguished Research Professor and former Dean with the College of Social Work at Florida State University about Single System Design. We start our conversation diving into why social workers should know about single system design, its core components, and the kinds of measures and…

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142: Social Roots of Youth Suicide: Interview with Anna Mueller, PhD 29:40

5M ago29:40

29:40

Episode 142: In today's episode, I spoke with sociologist, Anna S. Mueller, PhD. Luther Dana Waterman Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Senior Research Program Leader of the Mental Illness, Suicide, and Addiction Section of the Irsay Institute at Indiana University. Anna and I spoke about why Anna and her colleague, Seth Ab…

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141: How Do You Feel?: Interview with Jessi Gold, MD 42:18

5M ago42:18

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Episode 141: In today's episode I speak with Jessi Gold, MD about her 2024 book, How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine, a powerful, honest, and often funny exploration of mental health and well-being, both in and outside of healthcare. Today's conversation covers the importance of vulnerability and storytelling in addressing…

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140: The Greatest of All Plagues: David Lay Williams, PhD on Economic Inequality 52:10

6M ago52:10

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Episode 140: In today's episode I talk with David Lay Williams, Professor of Political Science at DePaul University about his 2024 book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx. Today's conversation will provide you with a deeper understanding of the historical roots of economic inequality, i…

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139: An Update of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Interview with Tia Dole, PhD 8:31

8M ago8:31

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Episode 139: In today's episode, I speak with Tia Dole, PhD, Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer, about updates to 988. We talk about how 988 provides services to Deaf and hard of hearing people, crisis support in Spanish, and the September 17, 2024 launch of geo-routing for T-Mobile and Verizon customers. We talk about how geo-routing is…

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138: Embracing Therapeutic Complexity: Interview with Patricia Gianotti, Psy.D. 41:17

12M ago41:17

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Episode 138: In today's episode of the Social Work Podcast, I speak with Dr. Patricia Gianotti, author of the book, Embracing Therapeutic Complexity, and Academic Director of The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago. Patricia and I speak about the neurobiology of shame, why depth work is important, and how to think abou…

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137: The Role of AI in Child Welfare and Community Organizing: Interview with ChatGPT-4o 31:02

1y ago31:02

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Episode 137: In today's Social Work Podcast, I speak with ChatGPT-4o about the role of AI in child welfare and community organizing and how we can use Bronfenbrenner's ecosystems framework and an antiracist perspective. That's right. I'm interviewing OpenAI's LLM, ChatGPT-4o. This is the first time I've interviewed a chatbot. I'd love to hear your …

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136: Living with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease: Interview with Allan Cole, PhD 46:05

1y ago46:05

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Episode 136: In today's Social Work Podcast, we speak with Allan Cole about his experiences with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's Disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 6 million people worldwide. It is a a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. I spoke with Allan Cole, a p…

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Social Work Pioneer 4:12

2y ago4:12

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I am humbled and honored to let you know that I have been selected as one of 25 Social Work Pioneers for starting the first podcast by and for social workers. The NASW Social Work Pioneers program celebrates some of the most influential social workers in the nation. There is no way I would have been considered for this prestigious honor had it not …

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135: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers – Part 2: Interview with Lisa Damour, PhD 34:38

2y ago34:38

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Episode 135: Today's episode is the second of a two-part series with Lisa Damour about her 2023 book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents. In today’s episode we talk about how decades of research on the gender binary can provide insight into the emotional lives of adolescents across the gender…

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134: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers – Part 1: Interview with Lisa Damour, PhD 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

31:38

Episode 134: Today's episode is the first of a two-part series with Lisa Damour about her 2023 book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents. In today’s episode we talk about the difference between adolescent distress and adolescent mental illness, how the COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult …

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133: Eliminating the ASWB exam from the Illinois LSW law: Interview with Joel Rubin, LSW 27:33

2+ y ago27:33

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Episode 133: In today's interview, NASW-IL Executive Director, Joel Rubin, and I talk about the legislative process that NASW-IL went through to eliminate the requirement that BSW and MSW graduates from accredited social work programs in Illinois had to take the ASWB licensing exam in order to get their LSW. Joel shares the story about how and why …

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132: Loving someone with suicidal thoughts: Interview with Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

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Episode 132: In today's interview, Stacey and I talk about how she drew on her personal and professional experiences to write a book for families, friends and parents of someone who is suicidal. She talks about why and how families can create support teams, when and why it might not be appropriate to reach out to others, and how to navigate reachin…

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131: Feedback Informed Treatment: Interview with Scott D. Miller, Ph.D. 49:02

3+ y ago49:02

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Episode 131: In today's episode, I speak with Scott Miller, Ph.D. about how we can use feedback to improve client outcomes. Scott is one of the developers of Feedback Informed Treatment, or FIT - an "empirically supported, pantheoretical approach for evaluating and improving the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health services. It involves r…

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Elucidate #116 - My Facebook Birthday 4:05

4y ago4:05

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Why is August 11th my facebook birthday? Show your support. I accept tips: bit.ly/GFtipBy Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #115 - Jay DeCosta Peele 1:10:56

4y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Jay's Facebook Support the podcast: https://bit.ly/GFtipBy Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #114 - Singer/Songwriter Jay Decosta Peele 1:11:21

4y ago1:11:21

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Songwriting and music distribution. Jay's facebook Show note: Missing Persons guitar solo: https://youtu.be/eQF7FDeUePA?t=116 Support the podcast: bit.ly/GFtip

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130: Self-care and Cultural Humility in the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics: Interview with Allan Barsky, MSW Ph.D. 33:40

4y ago33:40

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Episode 130: Today’s episode is about the 2021 revision of the NASW Code of Ethics to include self-care and cultural humility. To unpack these two new additions, I spoke with Allan Barsky, Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and former Chair of the National Ethics Committee of the National Association of Social Workers. You can …

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Elucidate #113 - Game B - Jonathan Sand 1:27:03

4y ago1:27:03

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In this episode I talk with Jonathan Sand, an advocate of Game B. Using his programming background to construct a new direction for society. He shines a light on just how hard it is for us to know what our needs are in a world of marketing, which creates so many unnecessary needs. Game B is about unleashing locked-up creativity. If you find this wo…

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129: The Power of Podcasting in Social Work Education 39:43

4+ y ago39:43

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Episode 129: Today's episode is about the Power of Podcasting in Social Work Education. Shimon Cohen, founder and host of Doin' The Work: Frontlines of Social Change, and I read the article we wrote for New Social Worker Magazine about podcasting for social work education You can read a transcript of today's interview at https://www.socialworker.co…

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128: Religion and Spirituality: Interview with Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D. 45:05

5y ago45:05

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Episode 128: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Holly Oxhandler (https://hollyoxhandler.com/). I speak with Holly about the definitions of religion and spirituality, similarities and differences in religious and spiritual affiliation between social work professionals and their clients, how to address religion and …

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Elucidate #112 - Online Tyranny 26:51

5y ago26:51

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In this episode I discuss shadow-banning. And the state of communication online. If you appreciate my work, please donate here: bit.ly/GFtip I accept donations via many platforms. You can also support my podcast by getting one some of my merch. 100% of the profits goes to moi. #communicationartist #communicationactivist…

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127: Both/And or Either/Or: Social Work and Policing 1:00:49

5y ago1:00:49

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Episode 127:Today's episode is the audio recording of a Facebook Live discussion that happened on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 called Both/And or Either/Or: Social Work and Policing. My guests were Alan Dettlaff, Laura Abrams, Charles E. Lewis, Jr., and Terry Mizrahi. You can read a transcript of today's interview at https://www.socialworkpodcast.com. Yo…

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126: Shared Trauma in the COVID19 Pandemic: Interview with Carol Tosone, Ph.D. 22:22

5y ago22:22

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Episode 126:In today's episode of the Social Work Podcast I speak with Carol Tosone, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work and Director, DSW Program in Clinical Social Work at NYU's Silver School of Social Work. In today's episode we talked about how the concept of shared trauma can help us to understand what's going on in a global pandemic, how we can t…

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Elucidate #111 - Mike Bernos 1:05:48

5y ago1:05:48

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In this episode we sit down with Mike Bernos and talk life during COVID-19, music merchandise, and about his book A Devils Tale of Love and Redemption Video of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/-uqj1m7MZes Enjoy my work? Donations are greatly appreciated at bit.ly/GFtipBy Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #110 - A Word From Chief Beechwood 5:48

5y ago5:48

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In this episode my good friend Chief Beechwood addresses the nation about the spiritual darkness hidden in the "brightest" of places. If you appreciate my work, please donate here: bit.ly/GFtip I accept donations via many platforms.By Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #109 - Ambiguity (G-Talk) 27:54

5y ago27:54

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In this episode I talk about ambiguity in depth, and give it more credit for things. If you appreciate my work, please donate here: bit.ly/GFtip I accept donations via many platforms. Also, here's some corresponding merch.By Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #108 - Conspiracies Abound (G Talk) 12:48

5y ago12:48

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Here's a quick episode about the conspiracy theories that I've heard throughout this pandemic, and how we can best use our thought power during and after. If this episode isn't your cup of tea I have many others in a variety of styles that you can try. And if you're a fan of my work please consider donating here: https://sites.google.com/view/golia…

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[Rebroadcast] Lonely at the Top: Interview with Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. 36:15

5y ago36:15

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One of the solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic is physical distancing. Because there is a relationship between physical and social distancing, I am rebroadcasting Episode 70 from 2011 which deals with loneliness. I hope you enjoy. Today’s episode of the Social Work Podcast is about loneliness. According to my guest, Thomas Joiner, the Robert O. Lawt…

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Elucidate #107 - G Talk (Being Duped - Life Challenges) 26:52

5+ y ago26:52

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By Goliath Flores

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125: From Suicidal to Inspired: Interview with Kevin Hines, Greg Van Borssum, and Matt Runnells 27:03

5+ y ago27:03

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Episode 125: In today's social work podcast, I speak with three men on a mission to prevent suicide. Matt Runnells, Kevin Hines, and Greg Van Borssum shared their stories of managing suicidal thoughts, self-care, caring for others, and building a global network of support for suicide prevention. I spoke with Matt, Kevin and Greg at the American Ass…

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[Rebroadcast] Sex Addiction: Rebroadcast of Interview with Chris Wolf 33:33

5+ y ago33:33

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[Rebroadcast] Episode 24: In today's podcast I talked with Chris Wolf about Sex Addiction. Sex addiction has been defined as "engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior despite increasingly negative consequences to self and others" (Ewald, 2003). Chris is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex addiction …

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Elucidate #106 (I'm Back!) 15:01

6y ago15:01

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In this episode I come back. Haha. Give a listen. For more episodes visit: http://atlanticradio.blogspot.com/By Goliath Flores

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124: Therapists as Writers: Interview with Lori Gottlieb 41:04

6y ago41:04

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Episode 124: Today’s episode is Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is an interview with Lori Gottlieb - NY Times best-selling author, advice columnist for The Atlantic, and therapist. We talked about how her experience as a writer influences her work as a therapist, and how her therapy informs her writing. We talked about how she takes a cl…

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123: Under Pressure (Part 2): Interview with Lisa Damour, Ph.D. 27:46

6+ y ago27:46

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Episode 123: Today’s episode is the second of a two-part conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour, author of the 2019 book Under Pressure. In today's episode we talk about rape culture; the problem with the word "consent"; and how society's criticisms of the way girls speak is really just another way of criticizing girls. In Part 1, Lisa and I talk about …

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122: Under Pressure (Part 1): Interview with Lisa Damour, Ph.D. 34:06

6+ y ago34:06

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Episode 122: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is the first of a two part-series about Dr. Lisa Damour's 2019 text Under Pressure. In today’s episode we talk about the difference between stress, anxiety and trauma; what "good" and "bad" pressure look like; how schools, parents, and providers can think about pressure. In part two we move th…

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121: The Special Commission on Macro Practice: Interview with Dr. Darlyne Bailey and Dr. Terry Mizrahi 50:18

6+ y ago50:18

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Episode 121: In today's episode of the Social Work Podcast, I speak with Dr. Darlyne Bailey and Dr. Terry Mizrahi about the Special Commission on Macro Practice. We talk about how their social work experiences led them to co-chairing the Special Commission, the relationship between case and cause, moment and movement, and process and product. We ta…

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Elucidate #105 G Talk (Goodbye Anubis) 15:08

6+ y ago15:08

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Hey everybody. I miss my little big (100lbs.) buddy very much. Here's an odd episode that I promise to follow up quickly with a not so odd one. There's no way of getting around it, death is sad. Sadness is part of life, but I remain grateful for everything and am driven to do things better in honor of my little fallen hero.…

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Elucidate #104 (Truth, Gentrification, A Meditation) 29:13

7y ago29:13

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Hi everyone, It's been a while since I podcasted. The delay is mainly because every time I'd turn the mic on I'd have something to say about my recently dissolved relationship. I know that many of you want to hear about that, but I can only touch on these things for the moment.By Goliath Flores

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120: Using simulation to teach holistic competence: Interview with Marion Bogo and Toula Kourgiantakis 29:24

7y ago29:24

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Episode 120: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is an interview with Marion Bogo and Toula Kourgiantakis from the University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. We talk about how simulation can be used to teach holistic competence. Marion and Toula talk about how in the late 2000s, they recognized that there were several pro…

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119: Helping the Suicidal Person: Interview with Stacey Freedenthal, Ph.D., LCSW 32:24

7y ago32:24

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Episode 119: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is an interview with Stacey Freedenthal, Ph.D., LCSW about her book, Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals. we talk about five tips:Tip #10 - Embrace a Narrative Approach: "Suicidal Storytelling"Tip #35 - Know When and Why to (and not to) Pursue HospitalizationTip …

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Elucidate #103 - G Talk (Breakup) 23:25

7y ago23:25

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Hi everyone. Me and my spouse broke up. Also, the dudes who thought they were sorcerers in the early 80's. For more episodes visit: http://atlanticradio.blogspot.com/By Goliath Flores

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118: Self-care for Social Workers: Interview with Erlene Grise-Owens, Justin "Jay" Miller, and Mindy Eaves 51:56

7y ago51:56

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Episode 118: In today’s episode, I talk to Erlene Grise-Owens, Justin "Jay" Miller, and Mindy Eaves, the editors of the The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals, published by The New Social Worker Press. We talk about self care plans, organizational care, and what schools of social work should do to support e…

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117: Happy Social Work Month 2018 6:33

7y ago6:33

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Episode 117: NOTE: This has the correct MP3 file. Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is an introduction to the Social Work Month 2018 essay I wrote for the New Social Worker online called "Open Letter to Social Work Professors Who Love Social Work Month."You can connect with other social workers at the Social Work Podcast Facebook page, htt…

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Elucidate #102 (Catching Up) 44:48

7+ y ago44:48

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Hi folks! You like that? Obama used to say folks a lot when he was the president. Well, in this episode I have the flu. Everyone in my house has been sick, it's taken a month to run the gamut. I talk about the outsourcing of labor and cost to the customer, gentrification, cryptocurrency and the psychology of trading. For more episodes visit: http:/…

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116: Social media and gang violence: Interview with Desmond Patton, Ph.D. 29:29

7+ y ago29:29

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Episode 116: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is about the intersection of offline gang violence and online gang activity. I spoke with Dr. Desmond Patton about his research on cyberbanging, and his thoughts about social workers and social media.You can connect with other social workers at the Social Work Podcast Facebook page, http://www…

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115: 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Part 3): Interview with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD 24:38

7+ y ago24:38

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Episode 115: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is the third of a three-part series on the 2018 National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. I spoke with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD. In today's episode, Allan and I talked about 1.06(g) – professional affiliations and the removal of the word disability. Allan talks about the differe…

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114: 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Part 2): Interview with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD 23:27

7+ y ago23:27

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Episode 114: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is the second of a three-part series on the 2018 National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. I spoke with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD. We talk about Section 1.05, cultural competence and whether online communities fall under the ethical standard of cultural competence. Allan mentions…

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113: 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Part 1): Interview with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD 27:00

7+ y ago27:00

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Episode 113: Today's episode of the Social Work Podcast is the first of a three-part series on the 2018 National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. I spoke with Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD (whom you might remember from Episode 78 on social work ethics and Episode 76 about social workers in court). In Part 1 we provide a historical overvie…

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Elucidate #101 (War for the Feminine & More) 34:03

7+ y ago34:03

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Happy new year friends! In this episode I talk about how war is a highly misunderstood topic historically. It's mainly due to pop culture portrayals of it. I point out how it's a highly emotional thing. I also talk about musicianship and being loud at gigs, my little bitcoin adventure, and maybe one more thing. For show notes and more episodes visi…

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