Ten Tips on Civil Dialogue
By Terry Paulson, PhD Free and open political discussions have always helped make America strong.Such dialogue is the fire that tests the metal of our convictions and the depth of our understanding. They aren’t to be avoided but harnessed in a way that risks influence without demonizing adversaries. In a free society, finding clarity is often as important as convincing others. Here are ten tips on how to disagree without being quite so disagreeable: 1. Manners are the lubricating oil of good political discussions. Never underestimate the power of a ready smile, simple courtesy and civility. Your courtesy may not be [...]
Re-Air: Is Free Speech on Campus an Oxymoron?
One of the purposes of a university is to expose people to different ideas argued with evidence and logic and augment the experience of students- with civility.
The Rise of the Mad-and-Blame Industrial Complex by Robert Hall
Next Sunday's McCuistion program, The New Religion: Destructive Escalation, features Robert Hall, author of This Land of Strangers. Anger is the number one issue on both sides. David Brody, Meet the Press, on the 2018 election 10/21/18 Maybe the whole country needs to enroll in mandatory Anger Management training. Many of us have witnessed a nation – historically raucous and spirited in our political and religious beliefs – become obsessed, increasingly mad and blaming regarding our differences. It seems that every choice or issue you face – views on immigration, NFL football, Supreme Court nominee, Chick-fil-a fast-food, Nike athletic shoes – has political [...]
Silk Road: Drugs, the Internet, and Ross Ulbricht (Re-Air)
Two years ago, Ross Ulbricht, "Dread Pirate Roberts, the creator of Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for creating and running the Silk Road, a massive dark web bazaar where users could buy and sell drugs and other illicit items, often using bitcoin. Ross was accused of money laundering, computer hacking, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. He was also charged with procuring murder; which was later dropped. A recent Reason magazine article headlined the Silk Road decision and the story behind it, which prompted my calling Ross Ulbricht's mother Lyn (who moved to Colorado last year [...]
Re-Air: The Opioid Epidemic
According to the UN International Narcotics Control Board, Americans consume more opioids than any other country.
America Grows More #EnergyStrong
According to the US Chamber of Commerce, America has grown more energy strong in 2017.
Your Relationship Plan
Robert E. Hall dives into the topic of how plan your relationships as you look forward to 2018.
Zika and West Nile: How Serious Are They? (Re-Air)
West Nile virus (WNV) and Zika are infectious diseases which are primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Zika can also be sexually transmitted. Contracting the Zika virus during pregnancy is becoming more problematic as it can cause congenital brain abnormalities in the fetus which we may not be aware of until the child is born.
Airing this Sunday – The State of the State of Texas
The State of the State of Texas Airing Sunday, November 5th at 11:30 AM on KERA, Channel 13, PBS Dallas Episode can also be viewed after it airs at McCuistionTV.com.
Re-Air: The Impact of Technology on Higher Education: A Brave New World – Part One
Technology advances have changed many things, one of which is the way students are learning in the present day.