Empathy Mining Podcast

Shane debunks some popular myths.

Shane discusses the reasons why the Red for Ed Action Day is so vitally important.

Shane and his guest, Andy Phairas, sit down and tackle the hottest of the hot-button issues. They provide facts to battle propaganda and suggest possible legislative solutions to help bridge divides.

A look at the history of propaganda and how it has evolved.

A subject by subject analysis results in Donald Trump’s midterm report card from the perspective of the example and teachings of Christ.

Shane makes the comparison between Bobby Knight and Donald Trump and points out that their supporters are cut from the same cloth.

Reflections from a 2nd Amendment Supporting teacher about mass shootings and gun control.

Andy and Shane have an in depth discussion on White Privilege—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many whites are reluctant to talk about it.

A talk on the ugly legacy of Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal, and the Trail of Tears. Featuring the original song, “The Place Where They Cried”.

Shane endorses South Bend mayor, Pete Buttigieg

Shane talks frankly about the struggle of teachers dealing with trauma scarred students, and the residual damage that can result.

Shane discusses the new reality of active shooter drills in schools and reacts to an unbelievable story of an active shooter drill gone terribly wrong.

Reflections on our country and our history during a wonderful family road trip.

Special guest, Andy Phairas. Joins Shane in a heart to heart discussion on what it means to be a public school teacher in 2019:

Reaction to the senseless terrorist act by yet another white supremacist, right wing nut job who cites Donald Trump as his inspiration.

The mission statement for the Empathy Mining blog and podcast along with the back story of how they came to be.