Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan

Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.

Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan is a education podcast hosted by LCC Connect, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

LCC Connect hosts Galaxy Forum with Melissa Kaplan, a education show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Topsy Turvy: Who Shot JFK?

  Jan 7, 202529 minS0

  <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. David Siwik joins to talk about conspiracy theories and how they take hold with particular focus on Pres. John F Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, over 60 years ago.</p><p>Email: Melissa Kaplan</p><p>Email: Ami Ewald</p><p>Email: David Siwik</p><p>Website: Google News</p><p>Website: News Literacy Project</p>

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  Episode #29

  Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 2

  Dec 10, 202426 minS0

  <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. In part 2 of our conversation with Michael Kohon, LCC Journalism and English professor, we talk about how news organizations decide what to headline, the difference between pundits and journalists, and helpful tips for consuming the news.</p><p>Email: Melissa Kaplan</p><p>Email: Ami Ewald</p><p>Email: Michael Kohon</p><p>Website: Google News</p><p>Website: Pink Slime Journalism</p><p>Website: News Literacy Project</p>

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  Episode #28

  Topsy Turvy: Navigating the News, Part 1

  Nov 5, 202428 minS0

  <p>Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald, LCC’s Information Literacy Librarian, co-host Topsy Turvy, a Galaxy Forum series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Kohon, LCC Journalism and English professor, this episode explores journalistic standards and who sets them, fake news outlets and pink slime journalism, and how to separate fact from fake.</p><p>Email: Melissa Kaplan</p><p>Email: Ami Ewald</p><p>Michael Kohon</p><p>Website: Google News</p><p>Website: Pink Slime Journalism</p><p>Website: News Literacy Project</p>

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  Episode #27

  Topsy Turvy: Polling

  Oct 26, 202427 minS0

  <p>This episode delves into the intricate world of polling, exploring how surveys are conducted and their significance in shaping public understanding and decision-making. Co-hosts Melissa Kaplan and Ami Ewald are joined by Bernie Porn, founding principal of EPIC-MRA, who shares insights from his extensive experience in survey research, particularly in Michigan. </p><p>Email: Melissa Kaplan </p><p>Email: Ami Ewald</p><p>Email: Bernie Porn</p><p>Website: EPIC-MRA</p><p> </p>

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  Episode #26

  Topsy Turvy: Conspiracy Thinking

  Oct 1, 202426 minS0

  <p>Co-host Ami Ewald joins Melissa Kaplan for Topsy Turvy, a new GXF series about conspiracy theories, misinformation, and how to navigate it all. With guest Michael Stratton, psychotherapist, this episode explores some of the psychology that can lead to conspiracy thinking.</p>

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