Category: Think Again

Think Again - Guest Cassie McClure

8/24/2020

(Please forgive the technological challenges in this episode)

Today's guest on "Think Again" is Cassie McClure, nationally syndicated columnist holding a degree in "Rhetoric". She shares some perspectives with host Randy Harris in an exploration of the use of rhetoric and propaganda, particularly in our Presidential election season. The exploration includes evaluating how media and technology (particularly during these pandemic times) shape our thinking, our feelings, our language, and our actions.

Think Again: Laura McElroy

8/10/2020

Welcome to this episode of "Think Again" where we're treated to an easygoing and thoughtful conversation with Laura McElroy. Ms. McElroy brings with her a range of experience in the field of mental health, and is currently employed as a Special Education Social Worker with the Las Cruces Public School System.

This program offers a thought-provoking potpourri of considerations about mental health, including how in the past our society thought about mental health - how we think about the issues now - and what may be advantageous ways of thinking, as our culture plows headlong into the 21st Century.

Think Again: David Greenberg

8/3/2020

In this presentation of "Think Again" Dave Greenberg shares a sweeping set of considerations on how we think with host Randy Harris about society and the human experience - past, present and future. Looking beyond "What" we see happening today, Greenberg offers important perspectives on "Why" - through the lenses of history, philosophy, and social principles and values. Enjoy this thought-provoking dialogue that explores our past, our current situation, and what kind of future we have the opportunity to create.

Think Again - Guest Greg Smith

7/20/2020

In this episode of "Think Again", Greg Smith, Executive Director of the Dona Ana Arts Council joins host Randy Harris for an exploration of both art in our community today, and art throughout history. This conversation provides an informative clarification of what's happening here and now in local art, and a peek into the seemingly timeless human motivation to express and communicate who we are, what we do, and that we matter.

Think Again: Guest Rev. Xolani Kacela

7/13/2020

Rev. Xolani Kacela, Ph.D., from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces explores with host Randy Harris, what may be the root causes of the human drive for supremacy, superiority and dominance. We see the effects of that drive all around us. This conversation reveals thoughts and ideas about how, in addition to addressing the effects, we might also more directly and effectively address the causes.

Think Again - Guest Harvey Daiho Hilbert

7/6/2020

Guest Harvey Daiho Hilbert and host Randy Harris, explore some thoughts and observations on the social and psychological effects of the Covid 19 "Stay at Home" mandates and ordinances - what we're seeing today - what the future may hold.

Think Again: Departing Co-Host Keith Whelpley

6/29/2020

Randy Harris and departing co-host Keith Whelpley discuss the program, their message, and thoughts for the age of Covid-19, and beyond. Good bye Keith.

Think Again: Psychologist Stuart Kelter

5/25/2020

Host Randy Harris and his guest Las Cruces psychologist Stuart Kelter explore how the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging all of us to maintain our physical and emotional health in this time of upheaval in our lives. Dr. Kelter discusses the steps we all need to take to stay connected with family and friends, pursue activities that give us pleasure, involvement in our community to support those in need, and enjoying the outdoors. A wide ranging discussion of the American character and how our focus on individualism, and the distrust of authority and intellectual elites, can pose a challenge when collective action limiting individual activities is the science based recommended response to the coronavirus.

Think Again

3/9/2020

Hosts Randy Harris and Keith Whelpley, along with guest Bob Hearn, return to the topic of Visual Thinking, part II, in today's fascinating discussion of how we communicate.
To explore some of the material referenced today see:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethinking-thought/201602/new-look-visual-thinking
and;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0edKgL9EgM
and;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QQuD62RxrU

Think Again: Guest Bob Hearn

3/2/2020

Randy Harris and co-host Keith Whelpley discuss how we are a world of people who often think differently and the importance of understanding that about ourselves and the person we are talking to. Robert Hearn is a retired engineer, project manager, and someone interested in how "just talking" can lead to better communication.

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