On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by Rae Duckworth, the new operating chairperson of the Utah chapter of Black Lives Matter. They discuss her new role, what it means to be a BLM accomplice and what lies ahead for the social justice movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing Rae Duckworth - one of the next great leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement

This week on the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Kael Weston, a former U.S. State Dept. operative who worked extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan. He's also a former congressional candidate and author of The Mirror Test: America’s War in Iraq and Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The challenge of ending the 20-year war in Afghanistan with Kael Weston

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Jasen is joined by James Campbell, director of Innovation and Sustainability for Rocky Mountain Power to talk about National Drive Electric Week and the next phase of what will be our driving experience in the very near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of the electric car is upon us with James Campbell

This week on the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee is joined by Christine Ishmael, founder of The EDI Experience – a nonprofit created on social media to bring Education, Diversity and Inclusion to people everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building community around the principles of education, diversity and inclusion with Christine Ishmael

ON this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen delve into all that's going in the world currently, including wearing COVID masks (or not) and of course the role politics is playing in the way we live our lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Jasen discuss on the news - and there's lots of it

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen tackle the overwhelming volume of issues and news facing our society from the COVID pandemic, natural disasters, war, political upheaval and news fatigue. Key points to remember: 1. Unclench your jaw. 2. Stop doom-scrolling. 3. Write down three actions you'll take tomorrow about any of the injustices happening right now. If one is to send $ to help someone in the storm, do that tonight. 4. Go to sleep, Oppression exhausts on purpose. We need rested warriors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a handle on all the issues facing our society today

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen talk with designer and businesswoman Natalie Miles with Utah Professional Women in Building - an organization supporting and advocating for women in the construction industry. The group was responsible for construction of the first house built almost entirely by women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in Building with Natalie Miles

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by U.S. Army veterans Arlo Doyle and Frank DeVito to talk about the ramifications of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of the War on Terror. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaving Afghanistan after 20 years with U.S. Army veterans Arlo Doyle and Frank DeVito

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason podcast, Jasen Lee talks with Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray about the prevalence of conspiracy theories in the current political landscape, plus a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics and conspiracy theories with Leah Murray

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason. Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson discuss the ongoing battle with COVID with Annie George, epidemiologist with the Salt Lake County Health Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The continuing battle against COVID with epidemiologist Annie George

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson discusses the sexualization of women's sports with Sarah Herrmann, assistant professor of psychology at Weber State University; Justine Jones, mental performance coach at R.J. Performance Group; and Shay Gouldling-Muir, women’s volleyball coach at Salt Lake Community College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexualization in women's sports

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen Lee are joined by Lex Scott, head of the Utah Black Lives Matter chapter and Keimon Dixson, political activist and former U.S. military member - talking about the U.S. flag and what it means to individuals, good and bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the US Flag a symbol of hate with Lex Scott and Keimon Dixson

Here's a bonus episode: It's official Bill Cosby was released from prison after a judge determined prosecutorial misconduct following his conviction of sexually assaulting multiple women over many years. Dr. LaShawn Williams, professor of Social Work at Utah Valley and Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Westminster College just us to break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus: Bill Cosby is released from prison

On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen learn about critical race theory from Dr. LaShawn Williams, professor of Social Work at Utah Valley University who specializes in relational change strategy, and Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Westminster College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critical Race Theory with LaShawn Williams, PhD and Tamara Stevenson, PhD

Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are speaking out and speaking up about the issues facing our community. We are engaging in conversations that seek to help us understand our differing views and opinions on complex social justice issues, and what possible common ground might guide us in our search for solutions.

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