A podcast that centers on “breaking through the noise.” Interviews with Americans from all walks of life. The goal is to foster more community-based conversations centering around true accountability, instead of a culture centered on “shame and blame.” We hope you enjoy the listens, and share with those in your community! Welcome to a new Paradigm! Hosted by Mohamed Traore.
Paradigm Election Series: Donald Trump, Presidential Candidate.
Hello, and welcome to the final episode in the Paradigm Podcast's Election Series.
Today's focus is Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump. Thank you again to my co-host, Emily Sorenson, for all of her help throughout this process!
We will again shift our focus to podcast episodes centering around people in the immediate Iowa City community in our next edition. We hope to continue growing our platform and to branch out to include more stories and interviews from those all across Iowa, and hopefully the nation.
Thank you for listening, and Welcome to a New Paradigm.
Click here to view: Articles from our Research (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11H-BmPWS-6p8BZEnRC6M6zase4kk8hYS?usp=sharing)
22 Oct 2020
Paradigm Election Series: Joe Biden, Presidential Candidate.
Hello, and welcome to the third episode in our 2020 Election Podcast Series!
Today's episode is on Joe Biden.
We will be releasing the final episode on Donald Trump early next week. We had originally planned to release it this week, however, we found that the amount of research needed for the two presidential candidates was far more extensive than we realized. In addition, we had to be sure we covered issues that our listeners felt needed more coverage.
For links to our notes for the episode, and the articles we researched, visit:
Articles, Notes & Questions from Listeners/Voters (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nPeMhQV50V5UXLLEYDC4czYYr3w0PvEp?usp=sharing)
Joe Biden's policies (from his website) (https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/)
Joe Biden's Town Hall (with George Stephanopoulos) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZZzfrapNvo)
Hello, and welcome to the second episode in our 2020 Election Podcast Series!
We will be releasing episodes on each Vice Presidential candidate and Presidential candidate. Today's episode focuses on Kamala Harris. We will return next week (October 20th) to highlight Joe Biden, and Donald Trump.
*Personal opinions were removed as much as possible*
For links to our notes for the episode, and the articles we researched, visit: Articles & Notes (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/158CCBQFEayzNBlXAlS2dQ-d-7fs6CbwC?usp=sharing)
13 Oct 2020
Paradigm Election Series: Mike Pence, Vice Presidential Candidate.
Hello, and welcome to the first episode in our 2020 Election Podcast Series!
We will be releasing episodes on each Vice Presidential candidate and Presidential candidate. Today's episode focuses on Mike Pence, whereas tomorrow's episode (October 14) will focus on Kamala Harris. We will then return next week to highlight Joe Biden, and Donald Trump.
*Personal opinions were removed as much as possible*
For links to our notes for the episode, and the articles we researched, visit: Articles & Notes (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1REpZqgHT5db1RG7MWHAp7sPRP8tvqNmG?usp=sharing)
9 Oct 2020
Sometimes Down, But Never Out: A Conversation with Amel Ali
Welcome to the first episode of Season Two of the Paradigm Podcast!
Today's guest is Amel Ali. A long-time resident of Iowa City, IA and a friend of the podcast host, Mohamed Traore.
Some of the topics discussed in today's episode are on the very serious side. We would like to disclose this so that our listeners know what they may be getting in to. To victim's of sexual assault, rape, and abuse: we hear you, and we do our best to sympathize and empathize, even though we do not know exactly how you may feel. May you find peace, and comfort in your case, and in life. To all those struggling with mental health: you are stronger than you know. Continue to seek healing, good relationships, and love yourself, no matter how hard it may be sometimes.
Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the episode.
RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy Program) (https://rvap.uiowa.edu/)
Find a Therapist Near You (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists)
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)
4 Sept 2020
Episode 5: We Just Want to Know Why?, A Conversation on Transparency & Accountability with Kyle Gannon.
Today's episode centers around the mass confusion and disbelief in the dissolution of the University of Iowa Swimming & Diving, Men's Gymnastics and Men's Tennis programs that was announced at the end of August. The podcast features Kyle Gannon, a former University of Iowa Men's Swimming and Diving athlete, and University of Iowa alumni. We hope you enjoy the conversation, and lend your voice and support for the search in more transparency and accountability in this situation. Welcome to a new Paradigm!
Please visit the links below for more information, or to learn how to support the endeavors of those looking for more transparency and accountability in this situation:
https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/university-of-iowa-to-cut-swimming-diving-after-2020-21-season-updated/
https://dailyiowan.com/2020/09/01/council-established-to-save-iowa-swimming-and-diving-programs/
https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/2020/09/04/iowa-athletics-alumni-ask-board-of-regents-reverse-gary-barta-decision-eliminate-four-sports/5715497002/
3 Sept 2020
Episode 4: Providing the Means to Help Others Succeed, A Conversation with Kaleb Beining.
Today's episode features Kaleb Beining. A real estate investor, property manager, and youth mentor based in the Iowa City area. We reached out to Kaleb because we wanted to feature another perspective from a successful business owner to once again shine a light on the things that we can achieve when we truly set our minds to something we believe in, and for the right reasons.
To learn more about Kaleb and his endeavors: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleb-beining/
To learn more about HUD (The US Department of Housing & Urban Development):
https://www.hud.gov/ | https://www.hud.gov/states/iowa
29 Aug 2020
Episode 3: #everythingwithLOVE, A Conversation with a Loving Father/Business-owner, Aaron Robinson.
This episode features Aaron Robinson, formerly of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Robinson now resides in Iowa City, IA with his family. He owns and operates AMO Pet Care, LLC (https://www.facebook.com/AMO.PetCareLLC/). The conversation centers around why he got into pet care; his experiences growing up in Chicago; his values and outlook on life; and the joys and challenges of owning your own business.
We hope you enjoy the listen! For more information on Mr. Robinson, and his pet care business, visit https://amopetcare.com (https://amopetcare.com), or his Instagram page, @amo.petcarellc (https://www.instagram.com/amo.petcarellc/).
14 Aug 2020
Episode 2: Third Generation Educator, A conversation with Ali Borger-Germann.
Welcome to this week's edition of the Paradigm Podcast. This week's episode is "Third Generation Educator, A conversation with Ali Borger-Germann." Mrs. Borger-Germann is a high school English teacher for the Iowa City Community School District. She was my 9th grade English teacher. I reached out to her for this interview as I found it imperative that I have a conversation with a local educator in order to highlight their impacts on our communities. Please, listen to understand, before you listen to reply. Thank you for tuning in, and welcome, to a new Paradigm!
This week's featured question comes from Lauren Coffey. Thank you for submitting your question! The Paradigm Team truly appreciates your contribution! Listeners, if you would like to submit questions, or ideas for interview subjects going forward, visit https://anchor.fm/paradigm-podcast (https://anchor.fm/paradigm-podcast) to submit a voice message or email paradigm.iowa@gmail.com (mailto:paradigm.iowa@gmail.com).
12 Aug 2020
Snippet - Episode 2: Third-Generation Educator.
Hello! You are now listening to a snippet of this week's episode of the Paradigm Podcast, with your Host: Mohamed Traore. This week's focus is on our schoolteachers. The schoolteacher plays an important role in our communities and is often overlooked. The Paradigm Podcast team decided to take this week to focus on them to highlight the immeasurable role they play in the American ecosystem. This week's guest is the Iowa City Community School District's Ali Borger-Germann.
The full episode will be available on Thursday, August 13th.
7 Aug 2020
Episode 1: Truth, integrity, accountability. A Conversation with The Iowa Taxpayer's Watchdog.
Welcome to a new Paradigm! In the inaugural episode, we are joined by Iowa's State Auditor, Rob Sand. Auditor Rob Sand was elected to his position in Iowa's 2018 elections. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Iowa Attorney General's office from 2010 through 2017. Auditor Sand is an individual that holds values of "Truth, Integrity, and Accountability" (as evidenced by his campaign slogan - https://robsand.com/about/ (https://robsand.com/about/) and his personal and professional endeavors throughout his life). As a podcast that looks to focus on "accountability" versus a culture of "shame and blame", we found it imperative that we contact Auditor Sand for an interview. A special thank you to University of Iowa graduate, Andrew Turner, the Public Information Officer for the Iowa Auditor of State Office (https://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/50-most-wanted/andrew-turner-election-2020-iowa-caucus-democrats-key-people-to-know.html). Mr. Turner was quick to acknowledge a need for a podcast like Paradigm. It is only through the assistance of Mr. Turner that we were able to set up this interview in such a short time frame!
The bulk of the questions asked in this episode were crowd-sourced. We would like to take this time to acknowledge the efforts of Cecilia DeBoeck, Austin Luse, Lauren Coffey, Michael Henkhaus, Nick Chierici, and Scott Tribbey. Going forward, listeners can send any questions, and/or suggestions for interview subjects, to paradigm.iowa@gmail.com.
Host: Mohamed Traore (https://www.facebook.com/mohamed.traore.1048/).
Links to more information, and relevant articles:
https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/ (https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/) | https://robsand.com/about/ (https://robsand.com/about/)
https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-auditor-joins-watchdog-group-to-audit-reporting-of-coronavirus-cases/33444909 (https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-auditor-joins-watchdog-group-to-audit-reporting-of-coronavirus-cases/33444909)
https://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/50-most-wanted/andrew-turner-election-2020-iowa-caucus-democrats-key-people-to-know.html (https://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/50-most-wanted/andrew-turner-election-2020-iowa-caucus-democrats-key-people-to-know.html)
https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2020-07-28-survey-shows-health-care-providers-dissatisfied-with-medicaid-in-iowa/ (https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2020-07-28-survey-shows-health-care-providers-dissatisfied-with-medicaid-in-iowa/)
http://oskynews.org/state-auditor-rob-sand-op-ed-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/ (http://oskynews.org/state-auditor-rob-sand-op-ed-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/)
5 Aug 2020
Episode 0: Welcome to a new Paradigm (Full Trailer)
Welcome to a new Paradigm! This is the trailer, or Episode 0, of the podcast. The purpose of this episode is to give listeners more insight into what this podcast is all about.
The first episode will feature Iowa's State Auditor, Rob Sand. Auditor Rob Sand was elected to his position in Iowa's 2018 elections. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Iowa Attorney General's office from 2010 through 2017. https://robsand.com/about/ (https://robsand.com/about/)
A special thank you to University of Iowa graduate, Andrew Turner (https://features.desmoinesregister.com/news/politics/50-most-wanted/andrew-turner-election-2020-iowa-caucus-democrats-key-people-to-know.html), the Public Information Officer for the Iowa Auditor of State Office (https://www.auditor.iowa.gov/contact-us/contact-info). Mr. Turner was quick to acknowledge a need for a podcast like Paradigm. It is only through the assistance of Mr. Turner that we were able to set up this interview in such a short time frame!
Finally, thank you to Anchor.fm for helping to distribute this podcast! This wonderful platform makes it easy for anyone to start their own podcast in short order. Visit https://anchor.fm (https://anchor.fm) to learn more, today.
Host: Mohamed Traore (https://www.facebook.com/mohamed.traore.1048/).
Links:
https://anchor.fm/paradigm-podcast/ (https://anchor.fm/paradigm-podcast/)
https://traor3viz.com/paradigm-podcast/ (https://traor3viz.com/paradigm-podcast/)
https://www.instagram.com/paradigm_pod/ (https://www.instagram.com/paradigm_pod/)
https://www.facebook.com/paradigm_pod-600539327270108/ (https://www.facebook.com/paradigm_pod-600539327270108/)
https://twitter.com/pod_paradigm (https://twitter.com/pod_paradigm)
3 Aug 2020
Trailer: Why Paradigm?
Paradigm Podcast trailer | A podcast that centers on “breaking through the noise.” Interviews with politicians, community leaders, and everyday American citizens from all walks of life. The goal is to foster more community-based conversations centering around true accountability, instead of a culture of “shame and blame”. All viewpoints are welcome on this podcast (save for those from overtly hateful individuals sharing purposefully hateful rhetoric). We hope you enjoy the listens, and share with your friends, family, and those in your community! Welcome to a new Paradigm!
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