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Top of Mind with Julie Rose

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Mental Health
Education
Social Media
Political Polarization
Isis
US Elections
Chronic Absenteeism
Outrage Overload
Empathy
Voting By Mail
Radicalization
Grief
Parenting
Public Trust
Jury System
Criminal Justice
Public Health
Election Integrity
Student Motivation
Education Policy

Tackling tough topics in a way that will help you feel more empathy and empower you to become a better citizen, kinder neighbor, and more effective advocate. For people who are turned off by the divisive nature of the news, but still want to engage with important issues. Hosted by journalist Julie Rose, Top of Mind is a production of BYUradio.

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Why does it feel like everyone is asking for a tip now? From coffee shops and takeout counters to self-checkout screens, tipping culture in America has changed fast, and many of us feel confused, pressured, or even guilty about it. In this episode of... more

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Who owns culture, and who gets to tell its stories? We explore the complex and often uncomfortable debate around cultural ownership, appropriation, and representation. You’ll hear how a hidden figure in a centuries-old painting forced museums to reth... more

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America’s kids are facing serious challenges, from rising anxiety and depression to falling behind in school and growing up in increasingly complex family situations. But there’s also hope. In this episode of Top of Mind, we’ll hear from educators, r... more

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Most Americans focus on the general election in November. But what if the real decision is happening months earlier? In this episode of Top of Mind, we take a closer look at primary elections, the often-overlooked part of the political process that d... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Johnson
Top of Mind listener who shared a tipping story
Episode: Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?
Jaime Wilson
Barista and baker, former tips-focused worker
Brooklyn-based entrepreneur
Episode: Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?
Mike Fadem
Owner of two Brooklyn pizza restaurants (Ops and Leo)
Ops and Leo (restaurant owner)
Episode: Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?
Mike Lynn
Professor at the Cornell Hotel School, tipping expert
Cornell University
Episode: Why Is Everyone Asking for a Tip Now?
Marenka Thompson-Odlum
Researcher focusing on museum storytelling and self-representation
Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford
Episode: Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Manny Iron Hawk
Descendant of Wounded Knee massacre survivors; involved in repatriation efforts
Hawk 1890, Cheyenne River Reservation
Episode: Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Renee Iron Hawk
Descendant involved in Wounded Knee repatriation efforts
Hawk 1890, Cheyenne River Reservation
Episode: Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Ann Meilus
President of the Barre Museum Association
Barre Museum Association
Episode: Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Maroenka Thompson-Odlum
Researcher focusing on Pitt Rivers Museum and curatorial practice
Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford
Episode: Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell

Host

Julie Rose
Host of Top of Mind

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Grieving

    I’ve enjoyed this podcast immensely for a while now, but today’s episode hit especially close to home. I lost a dear friend two days ago, and the timing for this episode could not have been better. Thank you for being honest and open and accepting of all kinds of grief. I’ve shared this episode with many people already.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alishaembroidery
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtfully presented

    Found this pod through The Tangle. Like the diversity of topics. And how each side is thoughtfully addressed and explained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KWP_DC
    United States8 months ago
  • Need a DEI episode

    I love Julie’s thoughtful approach to issues. I’d love to hear an episode on DEI, interviewing employers and admissions workers with experience in implementing it. Love to hear the pros and cons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessy Rose
    United States9 months ago
  • NPR 2.0

    I might as well be listening to NPR pushing its agenda. I’m pretty sure this podcast is just an affiliate. Too bad. Super unfortunate BYU Radio pays it too.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    keep it technical
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable and viewpoint-challenging

    This podcast is so interesting! I can’t wait to hear more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    <3 Catherine <3
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback requests more explicit DEI coverage or coverage of contentious issues without bias.
Audience cites thoughtful, balanced interviews and diverse perspectives.
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Who Owns Culture? Museums, History, and the Stories We Tell
Q: What is cultural appropriation, and how can we differentiate it from appreciation?
Appropriation involves taking from a marginalized culture without respect or understanding and seeking financial or social gain, whereas appreciation involves celebrating and respecting a culture, potentially with appropriate credit and collaboration.
Are Routine Traffic Stops Helping or Hurting Public Safety?
Q: What could have prevented the kind of harm Landau experienced during the stop?
The host and guests discuss the importance of policy changes, training, and trauma-informed policing to prevent such incidents, including better record-keeping, transparency, and community engagement.
Justice in Healthcare: Who Deserves to Be Healthy?
Q: Would you tell us about the God committees that were in existence in the United States in the 1950s?
Appel explains the God committees used social worth and community status to allocate scarce resources like iron lungs and dialysis, how this led to public backlash, and how it shaped later moves away from social criteria toward more equitable, rules-based approaches.
Should Christians Support the Death Penalty?
Q: Is the system capable of correctly applying the death penalty in every case?
The guests discuss the moral obligation to use all reasonably available means to achieve accuracy, while acknowledging imperfections and the race/gender dynamics in prosecutorial outcomes.
Should Christians Support the Death Penalty?
Q: What happens if someone repents after committing murder?
Repentance is discussed in the context of forgiveness, restitution, and the tension between punitive justice and mercy within a Christian framework.

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The show covers tough social, educational, health, and political topics through evidence-based conversations with researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates. Episodes frequently surface practical interventions, accountability in systems, and humane approaches to contentious issues, often highlighting real-world stories to illuminate policy impacts. A standout trait is bringing diverse perspectives to bear on complex problems, with a calm, explanatory interviewing style that aims to broaden empathy and civic engagement for a broad audience of professionals, students, and engaged citizens.

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Recent guests on Top of Mind include:

1. Matt Johnson
2. Jaime Wilson
3. Mike Fadem
4. Mike Lynn
5. Marenka Thompson-Odlum
6. Manny Iron Hawk
7. Renee Iron Hawk
8. Ann Meilus

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