Calculated Conversation Radio Show
Calculated Conversation Radio Show
Calculated Conversation Radio Show
Calculated Conversation is a talk radio show built on a foundation of strategic communication, self-awareness and accountability in order to build on our similarities instead of dividing over our differences.The show’s hosts David Jefferson and Kan Jones make it a point to provide a transparent listening experience which allow listeners to reflect on their own level of social awareness, empathy, and understanding.We believe through open mindedness, compassion and patience we can all reach an elevated level of effective communication. The more information we have, the less we misunderstand.Remember, there are certain things we just need to talk about.
I.O.N is Fiyah!
Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates keep in the theme of back to school and education via a conversation with a special guest, social worker, and executive director of Influencers of Neighborhoods, Paul J Peters. We talk about the current education system and what it means to really connect with students of color. Get your ears ready because there is some great information in this episode.
Sep 8, 2020
57 min
Flex Education
Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates talk education in this episode via a conversation with special guest Nichole Watson, Activist, Facilitator, Consultant and Prescott Elementary Principal. We talk about the current education system and what it means to be an educator. Get your ears ready because there is some great information in this episode. As usual, there are some things we just need to talk about.
Sep 1, 2020
56 min
Peep The Sneaks
Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. With Sneaker week coming up on Friday 8-7 the Unrefined Sophisticates sit down and talk with Faith J. Wilson (WOKE PDX founder), H Jackson (Jackson Shine Co. founder) and Jess Rowe about the LQBTQ and Sneaker Community as it intersects. Listen as we discuss the sneakers we love, which brands are getting it right as it relates to recognizing the LGBTQ community and more!
Aug 4, 2020
57 min
"Naked Athena" Tells Her Story
Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates sit down and talk with international headline maker known as Portland's "Naked Athena". She clears up many of the misrepresentations made by the media about her public display in the face of the feds during the Portland protests.
Jul 28, 2020
57 min
Speaking in Rough Draft
Today's conversation center's around direct communication, the commitment some people have to misunderstand, and the importance of developing thoughts and opinions with people who will correct you if needed. We also make some talking points around the benefits of disconnecting for your own mental health. Tune in!
Jun 30, 2020
57 min
Marathon Mentality
Today's discussion center's around making sure that we are focusing on the long game in terms of the uprising for reform. Listen in as we talk about ways to learn more about topics including Dave Chapells "8:46", special defunding the police, books, and podcasts that will help people better understand some of the sentiments being expressed during this time.
Jun 16, 2020
58 min
Change through Chaos
Discussions around the state of the country we live in currently.
Jun 9, 2020
54 min
Let's Talk About It
This is a special recording from the show "Run up the Numberz" which airs on our sister station The Numberz 96.7FM. In the midst of our worldly happenings, Kan and Ambush chop it up with mental health coach Phillip Roundtree (@phil_roundtree) about healthy ways how to process and navigate some of the current issues facing the black community. As always there are some things we just need to talk about.
Jun 2, 2020
58 min
Culturally Speaking
During this episode, we sit with Marcus Carter II. Marcus is an amazing man and voice in the push for a more diverse and equitable workplace in the tech industry. He can be seen speaking at many events across Portland's professional landscape and in this episode we get him in the studio with us. Listen in as we discuss equity, networking, and much more. As always there are some things we just need to talk about.
May 27, 2020
53 min
The Weight We Carry
In this episode, we bring you the same great conversations you are used to but from the comforts of our own living spaces while remaining compliant with the quar restrictions. During this episode, we explore the ways we have used the time to explore and expand our reach within the community, the effects of trauma, and the burden of carrying the weight of melinated skin in America. Thank you all for tuning in, and as always there's some things we just need to talk about.
May 18, 2020
55 min
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