In this episode we connect with Takeo Rivera, author of the book, Model Minority Masochism, Performing the Cultural Politics of Asian American Masculinity. We discuss his lived experiences inspiring this work, experiencing the realities and mythologies of the Model Minority...

In this episode we connect with Abdi Soltani, Executive Director of the ACLU of Northern California. We discuss the current administration’s volley of executive orders aimed at immigrants, as they attempt to justify the incarceration and deportation of immigrants without...

John Fischer has served as director of the Normal Public Library since 2023. In this role, Fischer leads teams responsible for the educational, cultural, informational and recreational resources provided by the library to enrich the quality of life for Normal citizens. Fischer has worked in public libraries for more than 20 years, including time at Bloomington Public Library and St. Louis County Library.

Selicia Applegate is the Workshop Manager at Palatine Public Library. With over 10 years at the library, Selicia helped grow the department from a traditional tech support desk into a bustling makerspace that can run over 20 pieces of equipment at once—especially during the holidays.