The Arrow of Importance with Zevan Shuster

Celine Rouben on Iranian Freedom, The Racism of Low Expectations, Westsplaining, and More

Celine Rouben joins me to discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and why it needs to happen, Western privilege, and why some on the left have a bigotry of low expectations for people in the Middle East. 
Plus we get into the difference between Islam and Islamism, oppression as seen through the eyes of the left, the history of colonialism, and more!   
 
Follow Celine on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/celinerouben_/
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Kelsey Nicole Nelson on The Olympics, Sports Media, and Why The Glory Comes Before The Story (And More!)

Kelsey Nicole Nelson joins me for an action packed episode! We discussed everything from Olympic hockey, to sports and politics intersecting, teaching journalism to this generation of students. public speaking, and more!
Plus, Kelsey discussed her upbringing, public speaking, and her career!  
 
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CEO and Minor Football League Commissioner Dr. Richard Myles on Starting the MFL, Life as a Preacher, His Radio Show, and a Whole Lot More

On this episode, CEO and Minor Football League Commissioner Dr. Richard Myles joins me to tell me all about what went into founding the league, why the league is important to him, and more. 
Plus, being a preacher is incredibly important to Richard, and he tells me why. And, hosting his radio show on top of all of it!
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Learn more about the MFL here: https://www.mflishere.com/
Dr. Richard Myles’ radio show “Inside the MFL” can be found here: https://dcradio.gov/programming/insidethemfl/
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Moushaumi Robinson on What it Took to Win Olympic Gold, Daring to Dream Big, Mentoring Young People, and More.

On this episode, Moushaumi Robinson joins me to discuss her dream as a little kid to win an Olympic gold medal, and all that went in to that dream one day becoming a reality. Plus, she tells me all about how she not only had to fight to get a gold medal, but she had to fight to keep it. 
Moushaumi also discussed teaching and mentoring young people, giving back to the community, and more!
You can find Moushaumi here https://www.instagram.com/msmoushaumi/?hl=en. 
 
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Dory Benami on Running For Congress, Affordability, ICE, and More.

On this very special episode, Dory Benami joins me to talk all about his congressional campaign, why he’s running, and what issues matter most to him. 
ICE, Affordability, Healthcare, and more all get discussed in this episode, plus Dory outlines his vision for what the future of the Democratic Party should look like. 
Dory’s Campaign Website can be found here: https://www.doryforcongress.com/
Dory’s Instagram is @dorybenami https://www.instagram.com/dorybenami/?hl=en
And additionally @doryforcongress https://www.instagram.com/doryforcongress/
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Michael Silva on Founding QB54, Getting on SharkTank, Resilience, and More

On this episode, Michael Silva and I discussed what it was like starting QB54 while already having a family! Michael tells me all about his journey, what’s it’s been like having his kids involved, and a whole lot more. 
I of course asked him how he was able to get on SharkTank as well!
Plus, we discussed what he’s learned about himself through his journey, what he hopes to pass down to his kids, and more!
Check out this high-energy, spirited episode!  
Check out Michael's website here: https://playqb54.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorOyxEZjFV5TqEgwfEPh6jl1a0Z2Sf65I4Sujra0aJTrddJmpDC
Find Michael and QB54 on Instagram and Twitter @ playqb54 https://www.instagram.com/playqb54/?hl=en
https://x.com/playqb54?lang=en
And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayQB54/
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Samara Rubenstein on Working for The 988 hotline, Signs People Show When in Distress, Ways to Help People We Know Who Are Struggling, and More.

Trigger warning: Topics discussed in this episode may be triggering for some people.
 
On this episode, Samara Rubinstein and I talk about her work at the 988 suicide hotline and the training that goes into working there. We also discuss what signs someone may show when in distress, as well as common misconceptions about suicide, depression, and more. 
Safety Planning Guide: https://sprc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SafetyPlanningGuide-Quick-Guide-for-Clinicians.pdf
Third Party Resources >> more where this came from if you call 988 to support a loved one or friend. These include warning signs, conversation tips, and plan of action to support a person experiencing suicidal ideations
https://bethe1to.com/
https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/getting-help-for-someone-in-crisis/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone-signs-help-and-support/
https://988lifeline.org/help-someone-else/
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is overseen by SAMHSA. Here's their link:
https://www.samhsa.gov/
Maslow's hierarchy of needs (from Wikipedia)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Maslow%27s_Hierarchy_of_Needs_Pyramid_%28original_five-level_model%29.png
 
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Zak Kann on Artificial Intelligence (AI), It’s Capabilities, Where It Is and Isn’t Better Than Human, and Where It’s Headed Next

Zak Kann joins me to discuss AI and where it’s headed, including what industries will likely be rife with it in the near future. Zak also discusses Ai’s level of intuition and how widespread it can be, and which industries will be most affected by its innovation. 
Also, what governmental and corporate regulatory policies might be put in place to mitigate AI’s downsides. 
Plus, we get into AI involvement in healthcare, school, flying cars, and more!
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Alex Hutton on the Sports Gambling Scandal, Dangerous Precedents, Dodgers Misery, and More.

On this episode, my childhood friend and former podcast cohost Alex Hutton and I react to the sports gambling scandal and its potential fallout. We discuss the inevitabilities and potential precedents being set, how can the risks be mitigated, and the irrationalities and absurdities that are a part of intensive sports betting.
Plus, the Dodgers winning back to back World Series in crazy fashion has Alex feeling all sorts of ways. And a game of “Overrated or Underrated.”
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David Shuster On The Charlie Kirk Assassination, The Fallout In The Media. His Viral Tweet, Upcoming Epstein Developments, and More.

On this episode, David Shuster and I discuss one of the most shocking events in modern American history, Charlie Kirk’s assassination. We get into the fallout, the media rushing to assign blame, what the shooter’s motivations may have been, and the concerning increase in political violence. Is the social fabric of this country ruined? Plus, we get into his viral Tweet that had all sorts of people up in arms. What was he hearing, and why did he post it? Also, a lesson for those on social media, and especially Twitter… never read the comments!
 
And, although it may have taken a break from being in the news, the Epstein story is about to take off again in the coming weeks, and David will tell you exactly why. 
 
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You can find David’s Substack here: https://davidshuster.substack.com/
You can find David on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqSpk99bLYIRyqQLuN1VcNkBYAFLmQT0d
 
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