Life Unraveled Podcast

Is Joe Biden Weird? What would life be like without the electoral college? How is Jiu-Jitsu like politics? Learn the answer to these questions and much more as Dr. Chris Housenick, our resident Political Scientist returns to the show to talk about the upcoming elections, American voter and political behavior, issues with the electoral college, the popular vote and voter turnout. Dr. Housenick breaks down how campaigning behavior and strategy would change in the absence of the electoral college.

Dr. Nandivada is an assistant professor of Physics at Arkansas Tech University. A native of southern India, Tosh moved to the United States to pursue her PhD. This is her first visit on the show, but we are looking forward to having her back to continue learning about her research and work as a professor and experimental physicist.

John and Brian sit down to recap the first Season of Favreau's The Mandolorian on Disney Plus as well as riff on the Star Wars universe, the new Star Wars trilogy and Rise of Skywalker. Tune in for episode where Brian and Chris Housenick break down the new trilogy exclusively. After the Show #10 will feature repeat guests Thurman Storing and Josh Wilson as well as Julie Storing for a focused breakdown of Rise of Skywalker.

Danielle stops in to talk about her job as Executive Director of Main Street Russellville. Main Street Russellville is a local nonprofit and a member of the nationwide Main Street organization. Danielle has been instrumental in networking with local businesses and helping create a vision for the downtown area of Russellville, AR. Thanks for coming on the show, Danielle!

Bobby stops by to talk about Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Martial Arts, traveling to and training in Japan and fighting fires. Thanks for listening.

Kristen Foster is a registered lobbyist and has worked at the state and local level on many non-profit initiatives. On this episode of Life Unraveled, Kirsten breaks down minimum wage laws, child poverty and state and local efforts to combat these issues. Kristen is top notch at providing political commentary and has her own podcast, "Sass and the Beard" on RVN with previous guest, Nathan George. It is our hope that we can have Kristen and Nathan on the show together on down the road. Thank you for listening.

Dr. Clair is an associate professor of English at Arkansas Tech University. She stopped by the studio for a talk about her education, meditation, mindfulness, gender studies and family. Thank you to Dr. Clair for taking the time to come on and we hope to have you back someday soon!

Jason is a professor of Psychology at Arkansas Tech University. Dr. Warnick sits down to discuss his work in administration as well as his return to the classroom. We talk about his research, sports, boxing and life in general on this episode of Life Unraveled.

Robin shares her story about her inspiring lifestyle changes as well as talks about her role as head administrator of a skilled nursing facility that provides twenty-four hour care to 120 individuals as well as employees over 165 people.