Elephant in the Room - Unboxed is a conversation that acknowledges, explores, unpacks and offers action opportunities regarding topics that historically was not discussed. This podcast offers different hosts and interviewees. The commitment is to talk, discuss and/or develop a plan AND do the work, together.
Elephant in the Room-Unboxed
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36 episodes
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Elephant in the Room - Unboxed is a conversation that acknowledges, explores, unpacks and offers action opportunities regarding topics that historically was not discussed. This podcast offers different hosts and interviewees. The commitment is to talk, discuss and/or develop a plan AND do the work, together.
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Leading Through Storytelling: Community, Justice & The Power of Micro-Moments with Carlos Moreno, MPA
<p>In this episode, Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Carlos Moreno, who shares how listening to elders in Tulsa’s Greenwood District shaped his understanding of history beyond the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, and why stories of Black and Latino innovation (from internet pioneers to his own grandmother) deserve to be told. He reflects on the Terence Crutcher case, the criminal justice system’s entanglement with poverty, and the quiet power of small acts, like hiring two neighborhood kids to weed a garden, to rebuild community trust. A conversation about how anthropology, leadership, and everyday choices can create the world we want to live in.</p><p><br></p><p>Carlos Moreno, MPA is a community affairs analyst at Family & Children's Services, serving the Recovery Services Division which works closely with Oklahoma criminal justice system and community partners to reduce the negative impacts of incarceration. Carlos also works as a local historian & journalist in Tulsa, and is the author of two books: The Victory of Greenwood and A Kids Book about the Tulsa Race Massacre. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Leadership in 2017 and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on civic technology in 2020 from the University of Oklahoma. He serves on the board of Tri City Collective, Urban Coders Guild, and the World Stage Theatre Company.</p>
June 4, 2026
Libraries as Cultural Laboratories: Storytelling, Trust, and 21st-Century Leadership with Dr. Larry White
<p>What if your local library isn’t just a quiet place for books, but a living cultural lab? In this episode, hosts Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Dr. Larry White — former CEO of the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City, storyteller, and veteran library leader — to explore how public libraries preserve identity, build trust, and help communities adapt. From serving Afghan refugees with sewing machines to redesigning library spaces for Vietnamese neighbors, Dr. White reveals how observation, storytelling, and cultural anthropology are transforming libraries into dynamic third places. Plus: why a library card might be the most powerful tool you’re not using.</p>
May 6, 2026
Making the World Safer for Diversity: Finding Community, Serving Leadership, and the Secret Sauce of Applied Anthropology with Dr. AJ Faas
<p>In this episode of Elephant in the Room Unboxed, hosts Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles welcome Dr. AJ, an applied anthropologist and president of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SFAA). Dr. AJ shares his unique journey from a young musician hitchhiking across the country to becoming a servant leader in academia. The conversation dives deep into the future of anthropology, the attack on higher education and diversity, and the transformative power of genuine community. </p><p><br></p><p>Dr. AJ reveals the "secret sauce" behind SFAA’s culture of belonging, why he rejects the idea of standing "on the shoulders of giants," and how true leadership means working yourself out of a job. If you’ve ever wondered where anthropology is headed or how to find your people in a lonely world, this unboxed conversation is for you.</p>
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