The Metroscope
The Metroscope highlights the lived experiences of leaders and influential people as they share their unique perspectives on contemporary social movements and political contexts.
Episodes
11 episodes
The Metroscope Presents: A Conversation with Chi-Hua Lee-Secci, Bill Engst, and Deepa Nair From the New Film QUEEN(S)
In this episode of The Metroscope, we sit down with Chi-Hua Lee-Secci, who plays Sisi in the upcoming film “QUEEN(S),” Bill Engst, who plays James, and producer Deepa Nair. We discuss the story behind the film, Lee-Secci’s approach to bringing ...
How our approach to forming social connections can make us effective leaders; To be whole is to be a part.
Join me in an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with my friend, and fellow MAPLer, Steve Mullaney. In this episode, Steve and I explore how our ability to form social connections, and relationships, make us who we are as individuals a...
Coffee Talk #3: Counseling Services and How You Can Benefit!
Tom and I interview Mike Mui, from Metro State's own counseling services! Mike approaches the topic directly and openly and stresses the importance of self-care, especially in today's hectic world. Join us as we dive into the services and...
Reclaiming Male Integrity.
I am honored to be joined by Matt Ryg, a professor in the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership graduate program at Metro State. In this episode, Matt and I discuss themes from The Will to Change, written by Bell Hooks, as we exp...
Coffee Talk Episode #2: What we can learn from Opperation Metro Surge
Please join us for an insightful conversation with our special guest Mahsun, who is doing part of his doctoral research on the community resistance efforts of Minnesotans during Operation Metro Surge. Mahsun is interested in highlighting the su...
What does Leadership mean to a Community Activist?
In this episode of the Metroscope, I am joined by my esteemed colleague, Jolene Jones, who defines herself as an activist, first and foremost. I ask Jolene about how she defines leadership and what is needed to be a leader to her community. We ...
The Metroscope Presents: Coffee Talk
We are excited to introduce a new series as part of the Metroscope: Coffee Talk, with a new addition to the Metropolitan, Tom Coffee. Tom will invite various guests of Metro State University to share a coffee with him as he asks them about thei...
Pursuing an Academic Career as a Non-Traditional Student with Andre Anderson
Thank you for tuning in!In this episode, my fellow MAPLer Andre Anderson and I discuss our journeys as non traditional students and what brought us to Metro State. We also discuss community and why it is so important for helping one ...
Organizing 101 with MAPLer Julie Johnson
Our guest for this episode is Julie Johnson, an organizer with well-over 5 years of organizing experience. She is also in the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership graduate program at Metro State and shares some of her infinite wisdom reg...
The Metropolitan Presents: An Interview with Justin Shukuru
In our latest episode, I (James) sit down with Justin Shukuru, the young, ambitious entrepreneur who came from a refugee camp in Africa and has now written a book about his experiences. Written from a place of inspiration and hope, I Wasn't...