American Cultural Shifts

Is there a more divisive topic today than gender identity? Join LGBT+ advocate Rachel Williams as she and Dr. Scarrow explore gender identity and its impact on our culture. Together they discuss the evolution of transgenderism, a comparison of gender, race, and age, and how government, education, athletics, and health care are changing their perspective in response to a growing number of people who view gender and biological sex as distinct characteristics.

How is the growing divide between rich and poor impacting care for the most vulnerable people in our communities? Join Bart Brown, President and CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest, and Dr. Scarrow as they discuss how feeding the poor has been impacted by economic, social, and religious shifts of the past 20 years. Bart shares his fascinating perspective from a career spent working with government leaders, philanthropists and people struggling with poverty to feed the hungry and improve our communities.

Ross Benes, a writer for over 40 publications including Esquire magazine and Crain's Detroit Business, joins Dr. Alan Scarrow to discuss several themes from Mr. Benes' latest book, Rural Rebellion. They discuss how abortion, immigration, the First Amendment, media and government have contributed to the polarization of Americans along rural and urban lines as well as the historical context for such polarization. Join Ross and Dr. Scarrow as they analyze this cultural shift and how it is impacting American politics.

Dr. Scarrow is joined by prior podcast guests Master Ernie Moore, Dr. Marlin Barber, and Daniel Ogunyemi along with newcomer and former professional basketball player Anthony Shavies as the group talks about how race and racism has impacted poverty, marriage, and housing choices in the U.S. The discussion then veers into a candid and personal conversation about how being a black man impacts interactions with the police. You will find this roundtable format recorded live and in-studio to be a fascinating and serious look at tough and important social issues.

Dr. Scarrow is joined by prior podcast guests Master Ernie Moore, Dr. Marlin Barber, and Daniel Ogunyemi along with newcomer and former professional basketball player Anthony Shavies as the group talks about how race and racism has impacted poverty, marriage, and housing choices in the U.S. The discussion then veers into a candid and personal conversation about how being a black man impacts interactions with the police. You will find this roundtable format recorded live and in-studio to be a fascinating and serious look at tough and important social issues.

Dr. Scarrow is joined by prior podcast guests Master Ernie Moore, Dr. Marlin Barber, and Daniel Ogunyemi along with newcomer and former professional basketball player Anthony Shavies as the group talks about how race and racism has impacted poverty, marriage, and housing choices in the U.S. The discussion then veers into a candid and personal conversation about how being a black man impacts interactions with the police. You will find this roundtable format recorded live and in-studio to be a fascinating and serious look at tough and important social issues.

Real estate investor and author Tony Lopes joins Dr. Scarrow as they discuss the marked shift in the accumulation of wealth by generations. At the same age, baby boomers accumulated far more wealth than Gen X which has accumulated more wealth than millennials. Join Tony and Dr. Scarrow as they discuss the causes for that shift and what it means for Americans as they age and retire.

Can a country of evangelicals and atheists, agnostics and Anglicans live together cohesively? In this episode of American Cultural Shifts, Father Suresh Samala, a Catholic priest who has served in India, Texas and Missouri, shares his perspective on the role of religion in a society, cultural shifts that are affecting the practice or religion, and how religion can still bind people together in a complex social environment.

Is the integration of people from hundreds of different countries and ethnicities more like a melting pot or a salad bar? In this episode of American Cultural Shifts, American history professor Dr. Marlin Barber, Daniel Ogunyemi, Ernie Moore and Dr. Scarrow discuss past and current racism, the cultural effects of integration and segregation, the importance of race in current culture, and the psychological and emotional journey of living in a majority black versus majority white community.

Is the integration of people from hundreds of different countries and ethnicities more like a melting pot or a salad bar? In this episode of American Cultural Shifts, American history professor Dr. Marlin Barber, Daniel Ogunyemi, Ernie Moore and Dr. Scarrow discuss past and current racism, the cultural effects of integration and segregation, the importance of race in current culture, and the psychological and emotional journey of living in a majority black versus majority white community.

Religion has been the source of cooperation, generosity, and the motivation for self-control for thousands of years. Religious practice has been essential for binding people together in a community and countries with a common moral code. But religiousness amongst Americans is waning. Fewer people attend a church, synagogue or mosque and fewer identify themselves as religious. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gassin, a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and Dr. Scarrow discusses how these cultural shifts in the practice of religion are impacting communities and the potential consequences of living in a less religious society.

How do you feel about immigration policy in the U.S.? Should we build the wall to keep illegal immigrants out or should we relax the rules for letting in more illegal immigrants? In this episode of American Cultural Shifts, meet Carmen Bernal-Garcia. Carmen was brought to the U.S. illegally from Guatemala by her family at the age of five. Since then she has completed her education, started a career, paid her taxes every year, and built a wonderful life in the U.S. Yet her American dream is in jeopardy due to an immigration system that can't seem to decide if it wants her to stay or go. Carmen's story demonstrates how complicated, conflicted and deeply personal immigration is to American culture.

Cultural shifts often begin on America's 4,000 college campuses. In an environment designed to challenge conventional wisdom, students and faculty at America's universities simultaneously produce both life altering innovations and head-scratching trends. In this episode, Professor Beth Walker from Missouri State University and Dr. Scarrow, discuss cultural changes across the past three generations of students as well as the impact of our changing culture on the academic community. Dr. Walker offers a fascinating insight into contemporary campus life and how university faculty stay current with the changing needs of each new generation of students. Guest: Dr. Beth Walker, Professor of Animal Science, Missouri State University

Sexuality, gender identity and biological sex…there may be no other social issues that polarize conservative and liberal America in quite the same way. LGBTQIA advocate Jenni Brigham and Dr. Scarrow discuss the cultural shifts that are changing American laws, perceptions and beliefs about the gay community and how transgenderism adds to the complexity of those conversations. Whether you believe sexuality, gender identity and biological sex are issues of choice or chance, this podcast will encourage you to think more deeply about your beliefs and consider how our culture is trying to answer some very difficult questions. Jenni Brigham, LGBTQIA Advocate

Interested in learning about how cultural changes are affecting the construction industry? Join Snyder Construction Group President Dusty Emmert and Dr. Scarrow as they discuss how generational shifts and rapidly changing consumer desires are compelling rapid transitions in real estate development and construction. Learn how smart industry leaders are adapting to those shifts and changes to find new opportunities for growth. Dusty Emmert, President, Snyder Construction Group

Have you noticed changes in the menu or service at your favorite local restaurants? Thirty-restaurant veteran Pat Duran and Dr. Scarrow discuss cultural shifts that are impacting the way restaurants are managed and operated, generational differences between Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, and how cultural shifts are impacting the use of technology in the restaurant and hospitality industry. You'll love the insights Pat has into a very dynamic and quickly evolving business. Guest: Pat Duran, Owner and Head Chef, Metropolitan Grill  

Are you concerned about the continuing impact of racism on our culture? Former professional rugby player, boxer, and martial artist Ernie Moore and Dr. Scarrow discuss how racism has been perceived in the Black community over the past three generations, the cultural shift in black/white relationships, and how the redress of racism has impacted young black men and women. You won't want to miss this episode of real talk on a very difficult issue. Guest: Ernie Moore, Former Professional Rugby Player, Martial Arts and Boxing Instructor

Want to know how cultural changes are impacting IT companies? IT business partners Rick Morsovillo, Drew Owen along with Dr. Scarrow discuss how cultural shifts have altered IT and online businesses including BigPixl. Learn how tech companies are finding opportunities created by those cultural shifts, and how they have adapted to help their businesses grow. Guests: Rick Morsovillo and Drew Owen, Partners at BigPixl

Want to know how cultural changes are impacting small businesses? Join serial entrepreneur Bobby Robertson and Dr. Scarrow as they discuss the impact of cultural shifts, the pandemic and great resignation on small business owners and their employees. Learn how small business owners like Bobby are changing their leadership and operational styles to match our evolving culture. Bobby Robertson is the Founder/President of LifeCare Collective and HEALTCAREfirst - home care, hospice and healthcare software companies.