Off Baseline
Off Baseline
Nate Staley
Perspectives, interviews, bits on the intersection of social science and the progress of its society.
S2E2 -Billion Dollar Law School ft Stephen Robbins
Just in time for your Thanksgiving dinner table political discussions, immigration lawyer Stephen Robbins (host of "Redirect") tackles questions about the Bernie & Warren immigration plans, what you should do if you fear being targeted by ICE, barriers & stigma for immigrant mental health services, and what would Stephen do with a billion dollars. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Nov 12, 2019
1 hr 9 min
S2E1 -Maternal Mortality, Canary in the Coal Mine ft. Dominique Rémy
In this episode Nate interviews Dominique Rémy on her documentary project "Canary", its inter-sectional lens of class, gender & race, discuss how these biases can affect our perception of the problem of maternal mortality rates, and what practical steps we should take with this information. Music included in this podcast with permission and/or appropriate use of CC license: Balkan Beats by The Freak Fandango Orchestra, RSPN by Blank & Kytt. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Oct 22, 2019
1 hr 5 min
Chaos Rhetoric from Reagan to Trump ft Leslie Dorrough Smith
In this episode Nate interviews Leslie Dorrough Smith, author of Righteous Rhetoric: Sex, Speech, and the Politics of Concerned Women for America about the concept of chaos rhetoric, and how its strategic fear exploits sex, religion, family, and other sacred cows to shape the social and political discourse and conservative movements we have today.
Apr 16, 2019
1 hr 25 min
A Southerner's Progress ft Demetrius Goines Jr
In this episode my guest is Demetrius Goines Jr, host of the Pathfinder Podcast. Demetrius shares his personal journey toward religion, politics, and his path as a black socialist in the South.
Mar 14, 2019
1 hr 13 min
Is God an Old White Capitalist Man With a Beard? (ft Rev Steven Andrews)
In this first episode of the new year, Nate celebrates the one year birthday of the Off Baseline Podcast by joining forces with Rev Steven Andrews to examine the impact of Rev Dr MLK's critique of our economic system, what exactly prevents ministers from doing the same thing today, and how culture shapes our religious imagination.
Jan 21, 2019
43 min
Ep17 - Pod Lang Syne (Single Payer Pt 2)
Just a quick episode adding to the single payer discussion from last month on how it may impact the counseling profession, and looking forward to the new year. Thanks for listening. See you next year.
Dec 31, 2018
5 min
Ep16: Single Payer pt 1
A continuation of the discussion of healthcare, Nate looks at the basics of the Medicare For All bill proposed by Sen Sanders and shares a personal story about why he supports this policy. Also, happy birthday, Ike!
Nov 15, 2018
14 min
Ep15: Fall into Fascism
Nate recaps a two month absence from podcasting, and explores the psychology of rising global fascism.
Oct 31, 2018
27 min
Ep14: I Don't Q Do U?
Nate takes a look into the social psychosis of QAnon and the role of conspiracy hope in society.
Aug 17, 2018
24 min
Ep13: Medicaid and Mental Health, A Primer
Nate explores the history and implementation of Medicaid as a state-run health insurance program and its crucial role in the mental health system.
Jul 26, 2018
29 min