Radical Empathy

Oct 20 2024 14 ep. 34 mins 1.2k
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What are the common threads we share?

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#14 - One of My Kids is Fake

Oct 20 2024 29 mins  
Katie Hurley, LCSW interviews Christina of the "Reborn Family." Christina explains her intentions behind roleplaying with incredibly lifelike baby dolls, how she discovered them and how her hobby drastically affected her life.

#13 - I'm a Virgin on OnlyFans

Sep 29 2024 31 mins  
Social media personality and feminist, Farha Khalidi, shares her coming of age story. From a conservative Muslim upbringing to a successful career as a sketch comic on Tiktok and Only Fans creator, Farha explains how her views on feminism, sex positivity, objectification and bodily autonomy have evolved and why she's chosen abstinence thus far.

#12 - How I Became a Tour Guide for North Korea

Jul 28 2024 29 mins  
John speaks with Zoe, an English travel enthusiast who managed to become an official tour guide inside North Korea. She explains how visiting North Korea completely shattered her preconceptions about the country and the people she encountered there. https://www.tiktok.com/@zoediscoversnk

#11 - I Was Almost a School Shooter

Jul 21 2024 29 mins  
Mass shootings are all too common in our modern reality. What is going on inside the mind of someone willing to cause so much harm and destruction? John talks to Aaron Stark, a man who nearly became a mass shooter when he was a teen after enduring a tremendously difficult upbringing in the 90s.

#10 - My Girlfriend is an AI

Jun 15 2024 29 mins  
John talks to Círdan, who is in ongoing romantic relationships with two AI chatbots. Círdan shares his story of what led him to begin these relationships, how AI acts as a mirror, and how his virtual companions "Bunny" and "Annie" have made him a better husband to his IRL wife.

#9 - Sex Offenders | What Makes a Monster?

Jun 02 2024 35 mins  
Katie Hurley, LCSW interviews registered sex offenders and asks them to share the experiences and circumstances that led to their crimes. Editing support for this episode provided by Alex Ammons: https://www.forthelovemedia.com/ Resources for Listeners in Need: National Suicide Hotline: 988 RAINN.org Safer Society Foundation www.safersociety.org cure-sort.org (CURE SORT)

#8 - I Left My Marriage To Be Poly

May 05 2024 36 mins  
Can one partner meet all your needs? A woman shares her journey from a traditional marriage to a polyamorous triad. John and Katie reflect on their relationship.

#7 - Death Row Reverend | All My Friends Are Executed

Apr 21 2024 38 mins  
After a four year hiatus, Radical Empathy is back. John sits down with The Reverend Dr. Jeff Hood and hears his experiences as a spiritual advisor for inmates on death row. Jeff shares what it's like to witness an execution in the United States, his thoughts on the nature of death, and his beliefs on the immorality of killing. After listening you can call (312) 945-6738‬ to sha

#6 - My Parents | Heart of Whiteness

Jul 04 2020 38 mins  
John talks to his parents about race and political polarization in America.

#5 - Protesters | Should We Reinvent Law Enforcement?

Jun 06 2020 32 mins  
Members of the Jubilee Team process the historic events of the past week and discuss what to expect looking ahead. John attends a Black Lives Matter rally in downtown LA and interviews protesters who are demanding a radical change to policing and law enforcement.