Everett emphasized the truth: there is enough food in the U.S. for everyone to eat, yet millions are affected by food insecurity. The problem isn’t scarcity, but the systems that leave working families unable to keep up with rising costs. 

Mills started her business based on Jesus’ love for all. Lovely Village serves women who have survived trafficking and exploitation. With the funding toward SNAP benefits being challenged, Lovely Village raised funds to help families cover their grocery costs. 

Everett and Mills emphasized the importance of knowing people, not just their problems. Their work is shaped by relationships that move compassion beyond intention and toward action. 

“Walking into a strip club changes everything. And it's like letting go and throwing it up in the air. I felt like I had no footing. I felt like everything I had been taught somehow. Now it was like I was in a fun house at the fair, where I'm walking through, and all these mirrors look really different now. My faith didn't fit anymore. What I recognized was that if my type of faith didn't fit, then it wasn't the faith of Jesus.” - Emily Mills

Tune in for a conversation on how faith, policy, and proximity are shaping solutions to hunger and exploitation in Waco and beyond. 

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Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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Tsikitas takes us through her favorite moments from The Green Room: the famous Molly Llama [yes, that Molly Llama], former Congressman Chet Edwards, and more gems you might have missed. 

Grab your headphones, sit back, and hit rewind to your favorite episodes. 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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Park reflects on his childhood with his single mom, being one of a few Asian students at Carver High School in Philadelphia, and his baptismal certificate from the Catholic Church. 

He goes into detail about his work on the Baylor Religion Surveys and how some racial groups have been underrepresented within religious populations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park explains how data can uncover the stories we often miss and why understanding each other is more important than simply counting diversity. 

Tune in for a conversation on how faith shapes every community.  

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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The Baylor Line team has all experienced big changes in their past year of life. Nering got married and welcomed her baby girl, Suzanna. Tsikitas graduated from Baylor with a B.A. in journalism, got her first job out of college, and officially moved to Texas. Um graduated with her M.A. in communications, moved back to Waco from Houston, and also got her first post-grad role. 

Platt asks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past year of life. The time spent together allowed the team to grow closer together and gain a new perspective on this current season. 

Tune in for laughs, life updates, and key takeaways of what we are grateful for. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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What ignited this spark? A summer spent binge-watching Issa Rae’s The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. 

As a supervising producer, Lewally oversees hundreds of hours of content, like the award-winning shows Origins of Hip-Hop and Secrets of Playboy. Lewally is also a co-creator and co-host of The Table Is Ours, a podcast that builds spaces for Black voices across industries. 

Tune in to hear how a binge-worthy moment created a successful career. 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt and Jackie Baugh Moore, president of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, explore the Baugh legacy: Eula Mae and John Baugh’s lives, the founding of Sysco, and looking at things through the lens of love. 

Moore reflects on a legacy defined by conviction and compassion. She shares her family stories and decades of faith-driven service. Moore and Platt go in depth about her grandfather’s moral courage during the Baptist battles, her mother’s infectious joy, and the foundation’s evolving mission in a time where faith and freedom are once again being tested. 

“ I think the lens of love was a great way to sum up my grandparents, my mom, and what we have tried to be as a family and as a foundation. Looking at things through a lens of love also can cause you to have a lot of heartache and some disappointment.  And even get angry when people are unjustly treated and when things are not done in a way of love, especially through the faith community.” - Jackie Baugh Moore 

Tune in for a story on true conviction for religious liberty. 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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Jake Patterson turned an abandoned Sonic Drive-In into Yaki Texas Teriyaki – inspired by a mom-and-pop teriyaki truck behind his former job at a dealership in Portland. 

Danielle Young, owner of Revival Eastside Eatery and Street Dog Cafe, came for her doctorate in psychology and stayed to create a biblical tasting experience. Revival Eastside Eatery, a restored church with its exposed brick and wood preserved, offers an atmosphere that continues to echo a spirit of service and community. 

Juanita Barrientos cultivated farm-to-table dining in Waco with Harvest on 25th after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu. Partnering with hospitality coordinator Paige Sullivan, Barrientos hosts Dinner in Waco—a multi-course meal where every ingredient tells a story. 

Together, their work captures the renewal of Waco’s growing food scene. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Their conversations dive deep into the layers of what’s driving the surge in enrollments today – a pattern seen before with the inception of computers and the Internet, but now amplified with shifting job markets and an unpredictable political culture.

Perryman and Darden examine how universities should evolve past their traditional degree offerings and credentials.

“If you look at the American education system and most global education systems, they're a product of whatever era that country had its industrial revolution. They tend to evolve out of that, and ours happened to be in the era of the assembly line.” - Dr. Ray Perryman

The gist: AI isn’t good or bad for jobs and education, but there are still lots of questions. Tune in as we navigate through a time of uncertainty and innovation.

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week.

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Credits:

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas

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Their story begins in June 2018 at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market with laminated logos and borrowed tables, then known as Waco Cha. Now, Cha Community has pioneered itself into a cornerstone of Waco’s cultural scene. With a mission not just to be the first boba shop in Waco, Li and Chen hope to use their restaurant as a bridge to highlight Asian American culture. 

Li and Chen discuss their journey to becoming community leaders, including founding the Asian Leaders Network, which organizes Waco’s Diwali Festival and Lunar New Year celebrations. 

Tune in to hear a story of a business dream turned community.

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What began in 2019 as an effort to spotlight local restaurants has evolved into a citywide celebration that has raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofits while driving economic growth. 

Waco Restaurant Week offers numerous opportunities for local businesses to share their culture and delicious recipes with Waco, Baylor, and visitors. The Baylor Line is a proud sponsor of Waco Restaurant Week and to kick off the party The Baylor Line is hosting a panel discussion highlighting Baylor Alumni-Owned Businesses at 6 p.m. October 27.

Tune in for a story where the main course is community.  

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Nina Um, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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The year 1953 honors a historical moment when  women in Mexico earned the right to vote. Every step of 1953 Tequila’s process reflects its commitment to quality and purpose. 

With Davis Stover’s background in public service, Shah’s marketing expertise, and Lopez’s deep family roots in tequila production, the trio built a company that’s breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. 

“We didn't always grow up with opportunity…  It's hard to take risks because you just don't have that same safety net… We have been each other's safety net and that is just priceless.” - Shivam Mallick Shah

Tune in, raise a glass, and “cheers” to these trailblazers. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• Carole Fergussen, Executive Director of Keep Waco Beautiful
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• Jackie Baugh Moore, Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation President 
• And so, so many more. 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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For the first time in The Baylor Line’s history, host Jonathon Platt takes you on the ride of your life around Waco – accompanied by stories gleaned from the forty-years-long byline of Robert F. Darden. 

Along the way, Darden shares the tales from decades of rich history – from the scars left by the 1953 tornado, mischievous actions of Baylor’s secret Noze Brotherhood, the vanishing of Sandtown, and more.

This isn’t your standard history tour. It’s a ride through Waco’s contradictions – joy and loss, progress and struggle, and meaning – told with Darden’s trademarked humor of course. 

Buckle in, picture the streets passing by, and join us for a trip, captured through the lens of Darden’s words. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• Jackie Baugh Moore, Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation President 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart. From small town Angleton, his life lesson of leadership begins with how you treat people. 

We navigate his career in three major companies: United Airlines – formerly Continental Airlines – during its time of transition in a post-9/11 world, PayPal in its transformation into a global tech company, and now at Walmart. 

Platt and Rainey go into Rainey’s hands-on approach with his work, from loading up a plane with ramp workers to knowing every associate's name. His advice to students is to ask not what your career will be, but rather how you are going to do it. 

Tune in to hear a story rooted in family, perseverance, and creating communities in a corporate role. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with Dr. Mia Moody, professor and former chair of the Baylor University Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. Known for mentoring students within the journalism department and in-depth research into image repair, intersectionality, critical race theory, and media framing of women and people of color, Moody dives into her career defined by leadership, change, and her journey from reporter to professor. 

After graduating from a certain school in College Station not to be named, Moody moved to Waco to work for the Waco Tribune-Herald, what she once thought would be a temporary stop that led to the foundation of her career. Platt and Moody talk about her nationally recognized research and how she has broken barriers as the first woman of color to chair an academic department at the University. 

Tune in to hear a story of empowerment and resilience. 

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart
• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• 1953 Tequila Panel 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with former Congressman Chet Edwards, Baylor’s W.R. Pogue Distinguished Chair of Public Service, and recipient of The Baylor Line’s Babs Baugh Servant Leadership Award. Chet and Jon reflect on 9/11. the weight of that fateful day when America was attacked, what it means to live through moments of national trauma, and how we come together as one. 

Before his 20 years in Congress, Edwards worked for Congressman Olin “Tiger” Teague. That mentorship sparked a lifelong dedication to veterans and military families. 

Edwards and Platt go down the line of his career as a congressman – wins and loses. Edwards’ main message is to not fear failure, and learning from it will help you in your personal and professional life. Edwards became known for bipartisan leadership, integrity, and his defense of church and state separation – while representing a Republican state as a Democrat.

“ We're a country that's imperfect, but that what makes us great and good is that in each generation we strive to reach the highest ideals of our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. “ – Chet Edwards 

Tune in to hear stories of a perfectly imperfect country.

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Mia Moody, professor of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media
• John David Rainey, EVP & CFO of Walmart
• The Bus Tour with Bob Darden
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No big announcements or dramatic exits – The Green Room will be taking a short summer break to create more content and rest before a busy fall. In the meantime, if your podcast queue needs something good, now's a great time to catch up on recent episodes you may have missed!

Ambassador Douglas Silliman on his journey from Baylor to Baghdad – and zombies, of course! Or check out the conversation with Jeanne Bishop on her book, Grace from the Rubble and the story of Cindy Campbell Brown, the only Baylor alum killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you very soon! 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did Jonathon Platt bring a donut to the interview? Because he knew this conversation would be jam-packed! 

Welcome to ‘Episode 16’ of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host Jonathon Platt sits down with the couple behind some of Waco’s most beloved spots – Pop’s Lemonade, Cheddar Box and Well-Rounded Donuts.

Known for their hospitality and deep-rooted faith, Omari and Abby Head let us in on their story of how a business and a life together were built from scratch – with the help of a misread flirtation, of course. 

Before their culinary journey, the couple had other occupations – Abby, a speech therapist and Omari, a college pastor. With a long held dream of owning a business and having a knack for hospitality, the two saw an opportunity for change their life paths. 

Their story is full of warmth, wisdom, and reminders that success isn’t always measured by stability, but by the people you share your journey with. 

Take a leap of faith and tune in. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you very soon! 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host, Jonathon Platt talks with Craig Nash, Senior Editor at Good Faith Media, to explore the quiet, meaningful spaces where faith, storytelling, and community meet. 

Nash’s journey starts out as a kid from East Texas who goes on to his roles as a community pastor at UBC Waco, a hunger advocate with Baylor’s Texas Hunger Initiative, and now senior editor of news and editorial content at Good Faith Media. 

Throughout the conversation, mistruths of old blog handles share space with the gravity of loss, liturgy, and laughter. Craig’s humor and tender honesty shine through as he unpacks the paradox of writing, the weight and wonder of faith, and the beauty of local life. 

Tune in to hear a sermon from a voice that speaks truth in the spaces that matter most. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 'Episode 14' of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host, Jonathon Platt is met with The Wise Molly Lama … I mean … Molly Murchie, a Librarian at the District of Columbia Public Schools during the day, comedian by night. 

Molly’s Baylor adventure begins in the 90s, smoke rises from Mount Carmel, visible from a French classroom window. It was the Branch Davidian. If that wasn’t enough to experience during her undergrad, Murchie was there for the long-awaited fall of the no dancing rule. 

Her story is a journey through the sacred and absurd: rumors, chapel crashes, and campus satire societies – which nobody NoZe about!

Now a regular performer with Washington Improv Theater, Molly participates in improv church, a show where sermons meet sketch and laughter is the spiritual act.

Tune in to hear how Molly Murchie ended up dancing on stage with Conan O'Brien and Adam Sandler while dressed as Mark Twain.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Craig Nash, Senior Editor, Good Faith Media 
• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By her senior year of college, Lisa was reporting full-time for KWTX – covering wildfires, congressional races, and George W. Bush’s weekends in Crawford. 

We explore Lisa’s experiences of national events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, just a few blocks away from her high school. Covering tragic events, such as 9/11, revealed her risk-taking personality, which would help her become a leading force in a male-dominated field. 

This isn’t just a dive into her career and love for Taylor Swift – it’s a story resilience, identity, and how the events we live through shape the world around us. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Molly Murchie, Librarian, District of Columbia Public Schools
• Craig Nash, Senior Editor, Good Faith Media 
• Omari and Abby Head, Culinary Entrepreneurs
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jonathon Platt meets with Kristin Diwan, a senior resident at the Arab Gulf States Institute. The two dive into how her work as an analyst and geopolitics involving Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and beyond. This wide-ranging conversation takes you from Central Texas to the Middle East, from mentors to callings.

Perhaps obtaining one of the most unique combination of degrees possible, Kristin double majored in biology and foreign service. Throughout her time at Baylor, Kristin felt a deep passion for international studies and foreign service. With inspiration from her friends who were international students, she quickly grasped the need for their voices to be heard. Kristin later continued her education, obtaining a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins and a Ph.D. at Harvard, and held the Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Georgetown University. 

Kristin and Jonathon talk about Arab society and culture. Kristin goes into detail on her projects on political activism and generational change. They also talk about the leading technology status in Saudi Arabia and development of AI. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Lisa Hanna, Public Affairs and Policy Communications for Delta Air Lines
• Molly Murchie, Librarian, District of Columbia Public Schools
• Craig Nash, Senior Editor, Good Faith Media 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 'Episode 11' of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

Host Jonathon Platt is met with Ambassador Doug Silliman, who has led an impressive career from serving as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State to being appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq. He now serves as the president of the Arab Gulf States Institute. 

Doug Silliman completed his political science degree at Baylor in 1982, with an aspiration to become a diplomat after a high school teacher saw his potential. He later earned his master's degree in international relations at George Washington University, where he used his knowledge of Russia–that he learned at Baylor, of course–to dive into the history of the Soviet Union. In fact, his master’s thesis studied how the Soviet Union did its planning for cities. 

Tune in to hear more about Doug and his career in foreign services and an exclusive story on real life zombies.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Kristin Diwan, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute
• Lisa Hanna, Public Affairs and Policy Communications for Delta Air Lines
• Molly Murchie, Librarian, District of Columbia Public Schools
• And so, so many more. 

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is met with Joanne Cummings, Director of Middle East Studies and Professor of Political Science, to discuss the politics and misunderstood narratives of the Middle East. 

With decades of work in crisis management, intelligence, diplomacy, and civil society across the Middle East, Cummings brings deep insight and rare clarity to one of the most complex regions on Earth. Joanne dives into the question everyone is asking “Why now?” In this moment of escalation and what political incentives are driving it. 

Along the way, Joanne and Jonathon invite listeners to ask questions and think about recent conflicts. It’s a timely, challenging, and deeply insightful episode from someone who’s lived these questions on the ground – and now brings them into the classrooms. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Douglas Silliman, President, Arab Gulf States Institute
• Kristin Diwan, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute
• Lisa Hanna, Public Affairs and Policy Communications for Delta Air Lines
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with Rev. Dr. Eric Mathis, associate pastor at First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. – a minister, musician, scholar, and Baylor Bear whose life bridges the academic, pastoral, and personal with deep conviction. 

From playing in churches in his small town of Dexter to preaching in the capitol, Eric Mathis has spent his career redefining what worship can look like when it’s rooted in authenticity and inclusion. 

Rev. Dr. Eric Mathis received his Master of Music and Master of Divinity from Baylor and completed his Ph.D. at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also wrote a few books – notably, Worship with Teenagers, a book that explores the central voice in shaping the future of the church. 

Perhaps that’s not the biggest uphill battle people can face within their faith–Eric opens up about coming out as a gay man in Christian ministry. Reflecting on the Gospel became most real in the act of saying “yes” to his full self.  

If worship tells a story, Eric Mathis makes sure it’s one where we are reminded that the Gospel isn’t a closed chord. It’s a living, breathing invitation to join the chorus. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Douglas Silliman, President, Arab Gulf States Institute
• Kristin Diwan, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute
• Lisa Hanna, Public Affairs and Policy Communications for Delta Air Lines
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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Host Jonathon Platt sits down with Howard Chang to trace his incredible journey from the neuroscience labs at Baylor to the legal offices of NASA, where he now serves as lead attorney for Wallops Flight Facility. 

Howard shares how a Baylor neuroscience degree, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brother, and a bit of curiosity about the systems that govern people led him to law school at Georgetown. During his time in law school, he served as a symposium editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy and completed over 125 hours of pro bono work. 

Did we mention he also coaches Georgetown’s rugby football club? 

Buckle up and listen in – Chang’s story is full of lift-off moments you won’t want to miss. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Eric Mathis, Associate pastor at Washington D.C.’s First Baptist Church
• Douglas Silliman, President, Arab Gulf States Institute
• Kristen Diwan, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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On this episode, host Jonathon Platt meets with Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV, Amanda Hayes Roark. 

Just a few years into post-grad life, Amanda has already charted an impressive path through some of the top names in journalism. From her early start as a production assistant on "Morning Joe" to media booking at Politico, Amanda’s trajectory is nothing short of remarkable. 

Jonathon and Amanda dive into the demanding, fast-paced world of media booking – the hustle behind the headlines, one might say – and what it’s like to coordinate high-stakes conversations with policymakers, analysts, and journalists. 

If you’re not following what’s next for Amanda Hayes Roark, consider this your breaking news alert. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Howard Chang, NASA Attorney
• Eric Mathis, Associate pastor at Washington D.C.’s First Baptist Church
• Douglas Silliman, President of Arab Gulf States Institute
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode, host Jonathon Platt introduces Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, the John and Nancy Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History at Baylor University. 

Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Felipe brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in the Texas-Mexico borderlands and his academic focus in Chicano and Latino studies, religion, and social movements. 

Highlighting his research, Felipe discusses how Latino activists in cities like Los Angeles and New York occupied churches, transforming them into centers for social services and community organizing. These acts were not just a protest but were deeply rooted in a theological vision that saw the church as an agent of social change. 

Tune in to hear more about the movements in which faith communities continue to grapple with issues of justice, identity, and belonging. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Amanda Hayes Roark, Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV
• Howard Chang, NASA Attorney
• Eric Mathis, Associate pastor at Washington D.C.’s First Baptist Church
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is joined by Dr. Coretta Pittman, Associate Professor of English and Baylor’s Vice Provost for Community Engagement. With warmth, clarity, and depth, Dr. Pittman discusses what it means to foster a university community that reflects the full richness of its members’ backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs. 

Three pillars have shaped Dr. Pittman’s career both in and outside of academia: language, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from her academic foundation in English and her leadership at Baylor, Dr. Pittman speaks to the power of words, the responsibility of institutions, and the deep ongoing work of building a culture of belonging. 

What’s next for Coretta Pittman in her role as Vice Provost for Community Engagement – You’ll have to listen to find out! 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America
• Amanda Hayes Roark, Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV
• Howard Chang, NASA Attorney
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this heartfelt conversation, host Jonathon Platt sits down with his longtime mentor and personal hero, retired Director of Baylor’s Ministry Guidance Program and Professor of Religion, Dr. Jeter Basden. 

His leadership helped shape generations of students preparing for lives of service, guiding them through the discernment of their calling with both theological depth and pastoral care. 

Jeter emphasizes the importance of membership, the integration of faith and learning, and the need for the church to engage with contemporary social issues. Through his commitment to supporting ministry students, he and his wife, Claudette, established the Basden Family Guidance Endowed Scholarship. 

His wisdom and deduction continue to inspire – listen to the full episode to hear how one professor’s legacy shaped generations of ministry leaders. 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Coretta Pittman, Associate Professor of English and Baylor’s Vice Provost for Community Engagement
• Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America
• Amanda Hayes Roarke, Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with two Baylor legends and authors of Soon and Very Soon, Robert Darden and Dr. Stephen Newby. 

This conversation isn’t just about music – it’s about the history and cultural commentary of gospel music. Bob and Stephen unpack the legacy of the great Andraé Crouch, the role of gospel music in the time of fighting for justice and how the art continues to develop today. From sleepless nights spent composing to melodies that carried movements, they explore how music becomes ministry.  

With wisdom and just the right amount of preaching, Bob and Stephen show us that gospel music is more than harmony – it’s a call to action. This episode will stir your soul and maybe even add more depth to your playlist.

So what’s next for these two? Let’s just say the final verse hasn’t been written yet.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Jeter Basden, Professor Emeritus of Religion, 
• Dr. Coretta Pittman, Associate Professor of English and Baylor’s Vice Provost for Community Engagement
• Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

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Welcome to episode two of The Baylor Line's flagship podcast, The Green Room. 

In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with former United States Marine Corps Reservist Alexandra Benda to explore a career that spans continents, combat zones, and the corridors of power. With a degree in Great Texts and over 13 years of military experience, Alexandra now serves as a Deployment Strategist at Air Space Intelligence – where she helps to track and coordinate multi-domain spaces. 

Motivated by the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, she got inspired to get her MBA from Penn State when she saw how society was not using their time wisely and wanted to feel prepared for what’s next in life. 

After six years of flight experience in North Carolina, she reported to HMX-1 to fly President Trump and later President Biden to Israel. Her story is one of perseverance: after a period of discouragement, one phone call changed her life. 

What’s next for Alexandra? You can catch her participating in an iron man or relaxing with a good book. No more spoilers! You’ll have to listen to find out more…

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Dr. Stephen Newby & Robert F. Darden, authors of Soon and Very Soon
• Dr. Jeter Basden, Professor Emeritus of Religion
• Dr. Coretta Pittman, Associate Professor of English and Baylor’s Vice Provost for Community Engagement
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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In this episode host Jonathon Platt is joined by author and public defender Jeanne Bishop live at The Baylor Line's BookTalk event on May 16 commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. In it, the two unpack behind-the-scenes details of Jeanne's book on the attack, Grace from the Rubble; the makings of her article on Cindy Campbell Brown, the only Baylor graduate in the attack; and parallels Jeanne has drawn between those stories and the story of her own sister, a recently married, pregnant woman who was senselessly murdered in her own home. The conversation is raw and emotional as Jeanne shares her thoughts on mercy, justice, our responsibility to carry forward the stories of those we’ve lost, and on forgiveness – of others, and perhaps more difficult, of ourselves.

Though she's embarked on some of the toughest interviews a journalist could fathom – one with Bill McVeigh, the father of Timothy McVeigh whose senseless act took 168 lives, and another with Ron Brown, whose wife was one of those 168 – Jeanne offers a peak behind the curtain on how she handled these conversations with poise, dignity, and most of all, compassion. 

What's next from Jeanne Bishop? I guess you'll just have to listen and find out (hint, we could soon be reading about Jeanne's own experience through a Christian lens and tales from her career as a public defender). 

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we've already lined up, namely: 

• Alexandra Benda, former United States Marine Corps Reservist
• Dr. Stephen Newby & Robert F. Darden, authors of Soon and Very Soon
• Dr. Jeter Basden, Professor Emeritus of Religion, 
• And so, so many more. 

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits: 

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation. 

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas. 

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This go around, I'm joined by Dr. Steve Gardner, a respected economist and professor emeritus at Baylor University. I asked Steve for this conversation in order to unpack the latest on the Trump administration tariffs and to explore the broader economic theories behind tariff policies. Dr. Gardner brings decades of experience as an educator, researcher, and advisor, with deep expertise in international economics, trade policy, and market dynamics. He served as a professor of economics at Baylor from 1978 to 2023 in a variety of roles, including as Director of the McBride Center for International Business and the chair of the economics department. A longtime favorite among students, Steve retired in 2023. He is currently an active board member of the World Affairs Council of DFW. Over the course of his career, Steve has published and presently widely through leading economic journals, conferences, and associations. He is known for making complex economic issues accessible and actionable, and I think that's the perfect guide to help understand not just the headlines, but the economic reasoning and real-world implications of tariff decisions. Whether you're an economist, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious about how tariffs impact your daily life, this conversation with Steve offers insights that are as timely as they are illuminating.

We'll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you in a few weeks. I'm really excited about the guests we've already lined up. If you know someone I should chat with, shoot us a note to support@baylorline.com.

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Credits:

Our theme music is "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.

And Hope Daughtry is our managing producer – couldn't do it without her.

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Dan Solomon is a senior editor at Texas Monthly, where he has covered topics from the Baylor sexual assault scandal to the gentrification of Austin barbecue to the legacy of Texas outsider artist Daniel Johnston. His reporting has appeared in the New York Times, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Fast Company, Billboard, and Deadspin.

Read Dan's reporting on the Baylor sexual assault scandal:

• A Jury Found Baylor Liable for Failing to Prevent Violence Against a Student
• The Most Puzzling Moments From Art Briles’s Testimony in the Baylor Title IX Lawsuit
• Silence at Baylor (from August 2015; co-reported with Jessica Luther)
• How Baylor Happened (from February 2019; co-reported with Luther)

Make sure to join us for Baylor Line Festival, a first-of-its-kind, three-day, action-packed event bringing together important thinkers and big ideas. It's going down December 7-9 in Waco. Check it out at baylorline.com/festival

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As the daughter of a diplomat, she was raised in Lebanon, lived in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, finished high school in Tehran, Iran, and graduated from university in Beirut, Lebanon before gaining an MA from the University of Texas at Austin. In the Department of State and in the private sector, she has worked in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Jerusalem, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Ethiopia, and Micronesia as well as nine years working regionally from Morocco through Pakistan. Joanne was previously Deputy Chief of Mission in the Federated States of Micronesia.

In this conversation, Joanne and I discuss the recent escalation of war between Israel and Hamas. She helped me understand the conflict, the history, the two sides, and – very importantly – the language we use to describe the region and the people in it.

Much has happened since we taped this conversation and I knew that would be the case, so towards the end listen for Joanne’s suggestions on which media outlets to follow for up-to-date, accurate, and considerate coverage of the unfolding events.

I hope this conversation is useful for you in understanding such an important global issue. If you'd like to hear more from Joanne, she's been in several other interviews lately:

• KCEN
• Fox 44

After our conversation, she also sent me this link from the BBC on how they approach using the word "terrorists."

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He joins The Linecast to talk about his run-in with Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; his work to fight anti-science rhetoric; and the what the future holds for us in navigating, what often seems like, a post-truth world.

You can find Dr. Hotez on X.

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