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Becoming better citizens, kinder neighbors and more effective advocates. Hosted by Julie Rose. A BYUradio podcast.

27/08/2025

Salt Lake City once came close to solving chronic homelessness with a Housing First approach—safe housing offered without preconditions.

But nearly a decade later, the crisis has returned, and many residents face more than just a lack of shelter.

This episode looks at what happens when homelessness, mental illness, and addiction overlap, and why one-size-fits-all solutions often fall short. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and how policies might evolve to meet people where they are.

How do we design housing solutions for people with complex needs?
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

12/08/2025

Only 17% of Americans feel like their voice matters in government.

And yet, the Constitution guarantees our right to petition; to speak up, to be heard, to demand better.

It's easier than ever to contact our representatives. With social media and e-petitions, all it takes to contact our officials is a few clicks. So why do we feel so unheard?

This week on Top of Mind, we’re talking about how we can make our voices heard in government.

Listen now anywhere you get podcasts.

30/07/2025

📵Half of U.S. states now have laws restricting or banning phones in schools.
Some see it as a step toward healthier, more focused learning.
Others worry it's a short-term solution that skips over deeper issues like tech habits, mental health, and student safety.
This week on Top of Mind, we explore the real-world impact of phones in schools from students and teachers to parents and policymakers.
What do you think? Are phone bans a step toward better learning, or just a quick fix? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

15/07/2025

The United States is one of fewer than 30 countries that offer unconditional birthright citizenship—meaning if you’re born here, you’re a citizen, no matter your parents’ immigration status.

It’s a rare policy globally.

For some, it represents American ideals of equality and opportunity.
For others, it raises tough questions about immigration, legal intent, and fairness.

There's a lot of debate currently surrounding this topic, so let's break it down together. Join the conversation on Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

02/07/2025

We all know alcohol has long been part of American social life. But what happens when a new generation starts making different choices? Behind stats like this are shifting ideas about identity, health, and what “normal” drinking looks like. On this episode of Top of Mind, we explore how alcohol became so woven into American culture, and why more people today are questioning it. Listen anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

19/06/2025

We often talk about school integration like it’s history. But for most Black and Latino students in the U.S., schools are still deeply segregated—not by law, but by ZIP code, funding, and opportunity. So what would real integration look like now? Join the conversation with Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.

06/06/2025

More credit = more temptation. Credit card companies know this; it's their whole strategy to make money. They lend, you swipe, and all of the sudden you're trapped in debt. How can we navigate a system designed to promote debt? Learn more with Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.

23/05/2025

When Christianne Boudreau learned her son had gone to Syria to fight with a t*rror!st group, she was completely blindsided. But looking back, the signs were there. Changes in behavior, isolation, withdrawal from friends and hobbies. Things that made him an easy target for radicalist groups. Now Christianne is sharing her story so that mothers like her have the opportunity to save their children. Hear Christianne's full story with Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

22/05/2025

In this episode of Top of Mind, we look at how extremist groups like ISIS reinvented their recruitment strategy, and why that strategy is now being used across a wide range of ideologies.
We also talk about what prevention really means in this new landscape, and how we can act early, before ideas turn into violence. Tune in to Top of Mind to learn more, anywhere you get podcasts.
*Statistic from the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), University of Maryland
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

08/05/2025

Americans are reading less than ever. And it's no wonder, books now have to compete with social media, streaming services, and even podcasts for your free time. And it begs new questions: do our brains interact with a screen the same way they interact with a paper page? And does listening to a book really count as reading it? Americans are consuming fewer books than ever. Does that matter in 2025? These are the questions we're answering on this week's episode of Top of Mind. Tune in to learn more, anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

22/04/2025

The current state of education in America is a troubling picture. Reading proficiency scores have reached historic lows. The achievement gap in test scores between the highest and lowest performing students has widened. On this episode, we take a closer look at education reform in America. What changes can we make to our school system to make it more effective for students? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion with Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

26/03/2025

According to the most recent survey done by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wonder database, fi****ms accounted for 18% of child deaths nationwide. The controversy surrounding how to deal with gun violence is complicated. But we can all agree that too many people die from fi****ms. How can we come to an agreement on the need to reduce gun violence, while preserving the rights of law-abiding gun owners? Join the conversation with Top of Mind, anywhere you get podcasts.
Top of Mind is a podcast that aims to help us become better citizens, kinder neighbors, and more effective advocates. If you're looking to bridge divides and overcome polarization, or simply want peace in your life, give us a listen!

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