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Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are speaking out and speaking up about the issues facing our community. We are engaging in conversations that seek to help us understand our differing views and opinions on complex social justice issues, and what possible common ground might guide us in our search for sol…

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    • Feb 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 163 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Voices of Reason

    Racism News in Religion and the Podcast Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 44:52


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason. Jasen Lee is joined by social justice activist Ken Akers, LaShawn Williams, professor of Social Work at Salt Lake Community College, along with entertainer and entrepreneur Mauli Bonner for a frank discussion about controversies surrounding perceived racist comments made by people in the public eye, including Brad Wilcox - a youth leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and uber-popular podcaster Joe Rogan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    VOR News of the Week with Ann Dent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 44:19


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by our friend and political consultant Ann Dent to discuss state funding for menstrual products in schools, an alleged ISIS operative born in the US heartland and the effort in state legislatures to reshape what educators can teach about racial history or risk legal retribution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How the political sausage is made with Ann Dent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 42:21


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Ann Dent, our friend and political consultant, to discuss the top issues to be addressed in the Utah State legislative session this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to succeed in life even if you stumble with Ian Hoag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 52:28


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Ian Hoag, whose inspiring life story is an example of how - through perseverance and drive - one can accomplish their goals and more even if they fall a little short sometimes along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Elevating stewardship in high school athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 46:38


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee,and Amy Donaldson are joined by Everett Kelepolo, district athletic director; Marc Hunter, executive director of the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association; Richard Barton, past president of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association to discuss issues in ensuring qualified stewardship of high school athletics in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Afghan's heart-rending journey to America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 46:52


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Deseret News reporter Kyle Dunphy and Afghan immigrant Mohammed Tamim Solhdost, who recounts his harrowing escape from Kabul, Afghanistan following withdrawal of U.S. military forces after 20 years in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Funding education for kids with disabilities with Kim Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 39:57


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Kim Coleman, executive director of the Children Education Fund - an organization working to provide scholarships for children with disabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dissecting the Rittenhouse and Arbery cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 37:57


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee is joined by criminal defense attorney Ed Brass and former journalist and adjunct educator Sheena McFarland to talk about the results and ramifications of two recent high-profile criminal court cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Taking on the current hot news topics with award-winning podcaster Dave Cawley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 42:23


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by podcast colleague Dave Cawley, host of the award-winning investigative reporting podcast Cold. We dive into the political divide, redistricting, courtroom news coverage, and honor our veterans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Addressing society's mental health crisis with Darin Carver and Justin Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 40:25


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen and Amy are joined by Justin Lee, Asst. Professor of Social Work at Weber State University, along with Darin Carver, Associate Clinic Director at Weber Human Services. They discuss how communities can approach mental illness and mental health in a more constructive, compassionate way to the benefit of society at-large. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-237-TALK (8255) Coming in mid-2022: 988 - a national call-in resource dedicated to addressing mental health emergencies   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sheena McFarland opens up about being a student in a blatantly racist public school district

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 40:09


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by Sheena McFarland, who was a student in the Davis County School District, which recently entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to remedy severe racism and harassment of Black and Asian American students. She endured a pattern of systemic discrimination that impacted her throughout her public school career. Additionally, outside of school, she survived a violent attack that left her and a fellow student beaten into unconsciousness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing Rae Duckworth - one of the next great leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 42:43


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by Rae Duckworth, the new operating chairperson of the Utah chapter of Black Lives Matter. They discuss her new role, what it means to be a BLM accomplice and what lies ahead for the social justice movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The challenge of ending the 20-year war in Afghanistan with Kael Weston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 42:20


    This week on the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Kael Weston, a former U.S. State Dept. operative who worked extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan. He's also a former congressional candidate and author of The Mirror Test: America's War in Iraq and Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The future of the electric car is upon us with James Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 41:20


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen is joined by James Campbell, director of Innovation and Sustainability for Rocky Mountain Power to talk about National Drive Electric Week and the next phase of what will be our driving experience in the very near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Building community around the principles of education, diversity and inclusion with Christine Ishmael

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 41:14


    This week on the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee is joined by Christine Ishmael, founder of The EDI Experience – a nonprofit created on social media to bring Education, Diversity and Inclusion to people everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Amy and Jasen discuss on the news - and there's lots of it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 43:05


    ON this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen delve into all that's going in the world currently, including wearing COVID masks (or not) and of course the role politics is playing in the way we live our lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Women in Building with Natalie Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 39:33


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen talk with designer and businesswoman Natalie Miles with Utah Professional Women in Building - an organization supporting and advocating for women in the construction industry. The group was responsible for construction of the first house built almost entirely by women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leaving Afghanistan after 20 years with U.S. Army veterans Arlo Doyle and Frank DeVito

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 42:44


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by U.S. Army veterans Arlo Doyle and Frank DeVito to talk about the ramifications of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of the War on Terror. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Politics and conspiracy theories with Leah Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 39:44


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason podcast, Jasen Lee talks with Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray about the prevalence of conspiracy theories in the current political landscape, plus a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The continuing battle against COVID with epidemiologist Annie George

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 41:47


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason. Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson discuss the ongoing battle with COVID with Annie George, epidemiologist with the Salt Lake County Health Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sexualization in women's sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 40:05


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson discusses the sexualization of women's sports with Sarah Herrmann, assistant professor of psychology at Weber State University; Justine Jones, mental performance coach at R.J. Performance Group; and Shay Gouldling-Muir, women's volleyball coach at Salt Lake Community College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is the US Flag a symbol of hate with Lex Scott and Keimon Dixson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 42:28


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen Lee are joined by Lex Scott, head of the Utah Black Lives Matter chapter and Keimon Dixson, political activist and former U.S. military member - talking about the U.S. flag and what it means to individuals, good and bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bonus: Bill Cosby is released from prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 30:39


    Here's a bonus episode: It's official Bill Cosby was released from prison after a judge determined prosecutorial misconduct following his conviction of sexually assaulting multiple women over many years. Dr. LaShawn Williams, professor of Social Work at Utah Valley and Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Westminster College just us to break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Critical Race Theory with LaShawn Williams, PhD and Tamara Stevenson, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 39:55


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen learn about critical race theory from Dr. LaShawn Williams, professor of Social Work at Utah Valley University who specializes in relational change strategy, and Dr. Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Westminster College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The meaning of making Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 39:29


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee is joined by author and social activist Darlene McDonald and University of Utah social psychology professor Dr. Paul White to talk about the significance of the nation's newest federal holiday - June 19th - commemorating a landmark day in American history.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sexism in Sports Journalism with Amy D. & Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 51:38


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson is joined by University of Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan, Deseret News NBA Reporter Sarah Todd and veteran sports reporter Michelle Bodkin to discuss sexism in the world of sports journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The historical impact of redlining with Jennifer Gnagey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 36:15


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Weber State University economics professor Jennifer Gnagey delves into the impact of redlining in housing and how it has shaped communities nationwide. The website mentioned at the very end of the discussion: https://www.neighborsfurtherfairhousing.org/ The Facebook group is linked at the bottom of that web page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/936516223855691 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The story of Black Mormon Pioneer Green Flake with Mauli Bonner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 40:41


    On this episode, Amy and Jasen are joined by Mauli Bonner, a Grammy Award-winning vocal director and now filmmaker, whose first feature film His name is Green Flake chronicles the life a Black Mormon pioneer who literally paved the way for 70,000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints to journey west where they settled in what is today the state of Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making personal connections with the great outdoors with Forest Good

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 35:51


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by Forest Good, CEO and founder of Pastimes — an app that connects people who are interested in doing outdoors activities. It’s a social platform of all things outdoors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Examining the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Verdict with Dr. Roderic Land, Ph.D

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 40:33


    Dr. Roderic Land, Ph.D joins Amy and Jasen on this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason. An ordained minister, he holds a Ph.D from the University of Illinois in educational policy with an emphasis in critical race theory and sociology. He's done extensive research on social justice, racial attitudes and race relations in America. He is also a previous chair of the Utah MLK Human Rights Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How laughter fills the soul with comedian with Arvin Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 44:00


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by comedian Arvin Mitchell to discuss how making people laugh has helped him find meaning in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Second Amendment with Attorney and author Mitch Vilos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 42:45


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen are joined by author and attorney Mitch Vilos to discuss Second Amendment issues, including legislation proposed by the Joseph Biden administration in the wake of a spate of deadly shootings across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to manage a COVID pet adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 40:14


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen discuss the best way to handle adopting a new pet during a pandemic with Jackie Hansen, owner of Central Park Pet Retreat in Salt Lake City and Ashley & Ryan Wolf-Heidt, founder of Bark & Biscuit — a dog training business also in Salt Lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Utah Gov. Spencer Cox talks about his first days on the job in the era of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 40:57


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox joins Amy and Jasen to talk about a variety of topics he’s been tackling since taking over as the state’s top elected public servant, including the success of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Catching up with Ben McAdams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 37:24


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project’s Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Ben McAdams, former Congressman and founder of the Common Ground Institute, an organization focused on promoting building consensus on important public policy issues. He now work with the Sorenson Impact Center at the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business, which promotes investing in causes for the public good. Find Ben on Twitter @benmcadamsut and on Facebook; contact him via email: ben@cgileader.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stimulus, privilege and reparations with Dr. Paul White, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 36:58


    On this episode, Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by Dr. Paul White, professor of social psychology at the University of Utah. They discuss the potential impact of the recently passed federal stimulus package, how privilege affects public perception of the package and the case for reparations to African Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Utahn Danielle Rowe talk about growing up Black in an otherwise White environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 40:24


    This episode, Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by freelance photographer and storyteller Danielle Rowe, whose passion is to detail the stories of individuals and their life experiences. She recently embarked on a new project called "Black Utah" that profiles African Americans who have lived in the Beehive State for 15-20 years or more to find out what that experience has been like for them and why they now call it home. Check out those stories on Instagram @daniellerowephotography  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are politics the symptom or the cure for what ails us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 38:56


    This week, Boyd Matheson, Deseret News Opinion Editor and host of Inside Sources on KSL NewsRadio joins Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee to talk about the current state of political discourse in your neighborhood and across the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace with Sui Lang L. Panoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 40:01


    This week, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Sui Lang L. Panoke, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Utah-based Zions Bank to discuss creating diverse, welcoming spaces on the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Latino or Latinx with Kim Bojorquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 39:28


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, we’re joined by Kim Bojorquez, Latino communities reporter for the Sacramento Bee’s Capitol Bureau and journalist for Report for America — talking about about the use of certain language in describing people of Hispanic heritage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Entering a new POTUS era with Amy and Jasen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 36:43


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy and Jasen discuss the beginning of a new presidential era and what to expect in the coming weeks and months from the freshly minted Joe Biden presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to get business back onboard with diversity and inclusion now that protests are over with Neelam Chand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 39:26


    Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by Neelam Chand, founder and CEO of Shift SLC — a diversity and inclusion consulting firm — to discuss the loss of momentum following the protests this summer to raise awareness about diversity and inclusion in the business world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A historic moment of political turmoil in the U.S. with Jim Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 39:01


    Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by University of Utah political science professor James Curry to discuss the historic storming of the U.S. Capitol and chaos in the final days of the Trump presidency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hello 2021, and good riddance 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 39:42


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy. Donaldson are joined by Loudmouth partner Jason Comstock to discuss what to look for in the New Year and what we won't miss about the year that was 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talking COVID-19 with Dr. Angela Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 35:17


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, We’re joined by Dr. Angela Dunn, Utah state epidemiologist — who’s job is to study and investigate patterns and causes of infectious diseases for the good of public health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The looming housing affordability crisis w/ Tara Rollins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 38:13


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Amy Donaldson and Jasen Lee are joined by Tara Rollins, executive director of the Utah Housing Coalition, who advocates for increased access to decent affordable housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being thankful in 2020 and what Joe Biden should prioritize in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 37:33


    Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by colleague Jason Comstock, host of We Happy Few — a podcast about military veterans — to talk about what they're thankful for this year and what President-elect Joe Biden should put on his priority list when he takes office in January.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Recapping Election Day 2020 with Ann Dent and Jim Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 36:29


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason. Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by political consultant Ann Dent and Jim Curry, political science professor at the University of Utah to discuss the results of Election Day 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Election Politics with Jim Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 39:47


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason, Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are joined by Jim Curry, political science professor at the University of Utah to discuss the race for the White House, voter turnout and the potential implications of either candidate winning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Youth Sports in an age of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 38:05


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason. we’re joined by Warren Van Schalkwyk, co-founder of the Utah Boys Volleyball Association, who is working to help kids compete safely despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    COVID hits home in US politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 37:16


    On this episode of the Loudmouth Project's Voices of Reason. Amy and Jasen are joined by friend of the show and political consultant Ann Dent to talk about the impact of the president and first lady testing positive for COVID-19, the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and whether character still matters in national politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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