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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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Jesse Hoyt
Guest invited to the live stream to ask questions and engage with the host
Student/participant in the SOC 119 discussion
Episode: Curiosity Matters More Than "Knowing" the "Answer" | Foundation of Sociology | 26FA Office Hours #01
Abdul Aziz Marad (Aziz)
Student, from Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Penn State SOC 119 class
Episode: Speaking Arabic & Korean for the First Time | 26FA Class #01 Full Lecture
Jake Irvin
Student volunteer from Pittsburgh area, spoke English
Penn State SOC 119 class
Episode: Speaking Arabic & Korean for the First Time | 26FA Class #01 Full Lecture
Irvin Moore
Former prisoner, storyteller, and advocate for restorative justice
Pennsylvania prison system (lifetime experience)
Episode: Paying our Debts | Life in Prison | Criminal Justice | 26SU Class #20
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
Basim Razzo
Engineer and Iraqi survivor sharing his story of loss, empathy, and resilience
Individual (Iraq)
Episode: A Live Experiment in Empathy with Basim Razzo | The Uncounted | Iraq | 26SU Class #10
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

Hosts

Sam Richards
Host and professor involved in SOC 119; frequently collaborates with course staff and college-affiliated guests.
Julie
Course manager assisting with session coordination and class logistics.

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Curiosity Matters More Than "Knowing" the "Answer" | Foundation of Sociology | 26FA Office Hours #01
Q: Why did sociology historically focus on large social problems rather than individual issues?
Because sociology developed to understand how urbanization and industrialization created systemic problems that affect many people, requiring structural solutions rather than piecemeal changes.
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.

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A classroom-anchored sociology podcast features in-depth conversations with students and international guests, exploring race, ethnicity, culture, social problems, and public policy through a sociological lens. Episodes balance theoretical framing (curiosity, critical thinking, and Socratic dialogue) with real-world cases—from language learning and identity to campus governance, gender dynamics, and global urban issues. A recurring strength is the blend of student voices with guest perspectives, often including international and cross-cultural viewpoints, which yields nuanced discussions about how social structures shape everyday life. A standout aspect is the program's role as a large, experiential learning environment that makes sociologi... more

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