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Sociology 119 (SOC 119) is the largest Race and Ethnic Relations class in the United States. Join Dr. Sam Richards and over 700 students in the largest lecture hall at Penn State University in conversations with students and international guests about the world we live, the cultures we're surrounded by, and the ability to question the "invisible strings" of society.

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Sam hosts Office Hours by himself. Excuse his peanut eating while he talks about some interesting news stories from this week.

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Sam invites three students who identify within the LGBT community (or have family members in the community) to talk about queer inclusion in American society during the Trump Administration.

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Sam asks students about their perspectives on using AI while in college. Do they consider it cheating?

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Sam invites Irvin Moore, a former lifer and convicted killer, who's sentence was shortened after decades of becoming a new person. Is that possible? Should he have stayed in jail? What does our society say?

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Recent Guests

Emily Yoder
Student volunteer in the SOC 119 class
Penn State University
Episode: Fifty Shades of Africans | 26SU Class #16
Joe Ivankay
Former police officer; recipient of the interview
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: One Policeman's Story | Mental Health in Policing | An Open Discussion | 26SU Class #14
Susan Broken Shore
Applied linguist and participant from South Africa
South Africa
Episode: Only 2%! | How Do People Become Extremists? | Political Violence | 26SU Class #11
Ramya Mahedran
Graduate student from Bentley University; works at the Haptosphere lab researching situational awareness; interested in design and empathy beyond humans
Bentley University / Haptosphere lab
Episode: When Does Empathy Go Too Far? | Conversation about Radical Empathy | 26SU Office Hours #9
Chapman Bailey
Guest speaker introducing Indigenous perspectives
Indigenous community speaker
Episode: Native Ways of Knowledge | Native American Thought Experiments | 26SU Class #8
Yasmin Thomas
Sophomore, RHS major, communicates perspectives as a Black woman in SOC 119
Penn State University
Episode: What's the Problem? | 26SU Class #2
Shawn Ray
Author of The Slow Death of America and the sequels, self-published commentator
Author (The Slow Death of America)
Episode: The Slow Death of America with Author Shawn Ray | 26SU Office Hours #5
Dan O'Connell
Sociologist and criminology/sociology PhD researcher
University of Delaware (PhD) and Penn State-linked work mentioned
Episode: Why Sociology is Broken: A Candid Critique | Guest: Dr. Dan O'Connell | 26SU Office Hours #2
Mark Zuckerberg
Guest; presented as a public figure joining the discussion
Episode: We're MISSING THE POINT About the War with Iran | 26SP Office Hours #17

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Sam Richards
Professor hosting SOC 119 class discussions and lead moderator for SOC 119 sessions

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Paying our Debts | Life in Prison | Criminal Justice | 26SU Class #20
Q: What was it like to come out after 52 years in prison?
It was overwhelming in every possible way, yet I chose to see the outside world as a place to live fully again, carrying the lessons learned inside and helping others find their way home through education and restorative practices.
One Policeman's Story | Mental Health in Policing | An Open Discussion | 26SU Class #14
Q: How did the incident change your view of the job?
It shattered his previous certainty about preventing harm and led to a profound internal struggle, PTSD-like symptoms, and a commitment to therapy and reflection.
One Policeman's Story | Mental Health in Policing | An Open Discussion | 26SU Class #14
Q: What do you love most about policing?
He emphasizes the courage and willingness of officers to put themselves on the line for others, and the sense of purpose in protecting people, even as he acknowledges the emotional costs.
Unfocusing | Israel and Palestine Conflict | University Class Live Q&A | 26SU Class #12
Q: What is a realistic approach to finding common ground, given that one party is unlikely to be completely satisfied?
A starting point is recognizing that most victims of violence want to move past trauma and pursue peace, and leaders must understand this to remove roadblocks to negotiation, focusing on practical, incremental steps rather than perfect outcomes.
When Does Empathy Go Too Far? | Conversation about Radical Empathy | 26SU Office Hours #9
Q: What inspired you to explore radical empathy?
Ramya describes how shifting from human-centered design to include non-human stakeholders emerged from multi-disciplinary work and personal observations, leading to a framework that blends empathy with compassion and practical expertise.

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A deeply educational series centered on race, ethnicity, and social dynamics through classroom-style conversations. The show frequently pairs a leading sociology instructor with a broad mix of international guests, student participants, and community voices to explore how identities, power, and culture shape societies. Episodes commonly tackle topics like racism, extremism, dialogue across divides, and how public policy, media, and everyday actions influence social outcomes. A standout aspect is the live, participatory format that invites student perspectives and real-world experiences, enabling rich discussions on difficult topics in a respectful, critical framework. The approach is likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, eviden... more

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