What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste!
We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually.
Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University.
Production and conversations by ... Show More
Jan 2024
180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special?
Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater? SOURCES:Jeffrey Galak, professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University.John Irving, author.Marie Kondo, professional organizer and consultant.Paul ... Show More
38m 29s
Aug 2022
Ella Orr – starting from scratch
Ella Orr’s parents came to the UK from Mauritius in the 1960s and, understandably, they wanted Ella to do well academically. But they also wanted her and her sister to have a wider outlook and sent them to dancing and music lessons, which Ella loved, so much so that she choose to ... Show More
36m 44s
Mar 2023
Movers and Shakers: Lis Hartel
Lis Hartel (1921-2009) overcame almost total paralysis to pursue her dream of Olympic horseback riding.
This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen, martial artists, and other pioneering women who've used their physical prowess to shake things up.
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5m 53s
Mar 2022
The research project with Kiefer, Malaya, Mia Gladstone and DJ Harrison
Kiefer, Malaya, Mia Gladstone and DJ Harrison discuss music as an aural journal, forcing yourself to write, why making music is a good excuse to research what has gone before, and why half the battle when making music is consumed by complaining.Kiefer is a jazz pianist and produc ... Show More
30m 58s