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Thinking Clearly is a radio show and podcast about Critical Thinking hosted by Bob Froehlich and Julia on KMUD Community Radio and podcast hosted at: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

The Thinking Clearly podcast for episode: #110-The Role of Emotions in Thinking and Learning- with guest Mary Helen Imm...
23/09/2025

The Thinking Clearly podcast for episode: #110-The Role of Emotions in Thinking and Learning- with guest Mary Helen Immordino-Yang is now available at our podcast host site: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/ or at any of your favorite podcatcher sites.

Our discussion with guest Mary Helen Immordino-Yang—professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California and author of the book: “Emotions, Learning, and the Brain”—includes: the difference between emotions, feelings, and affect; the role of emotions in thinking and learning and the implications this has for teaching practices; neuroscience findings that shed light on how we can better understand and support adolescents; the role of emotions in critical thinking; and how understanding the role of emotions might help foster social trust, cooperation, and healthier public dialogue.

Additional Links:
• Mary Helen’s USC Faculty Webpage: https://rossier.usc.edu/faculty-research/directory/maryhelen-immordinoyang
• Her USC Lab (CANDLE): https://candle.usc.edu/
• Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotions-Learning-Brain-Implications-Neuroscience/dp/0393709817/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bQ-7L92pohb659FNMX_etMrE8ItVPJTxJuIkTbsm-xXIBYdOcj-EgEjQLiFSx7sXRYZB5vObZ4wkzeHVZZKCTJYA69UWrBIMX9N9TEpESIk.bAKZUOmn32-kjpMUG2q0nz4Gs6sqcC4lGQe_SPLrwc0&dib_tag=se&qid=1757290155&refinements=p_27%3AMary+Helen+Immordino-Yang&s=books&sr=1-3
• Her recent Scientific American article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/transcendent-thinking-boosts-teen-brains-in-ways-that-enhance-life/

Emotions are often viewed as interfering with clear, objective, evidence-based reasoning; in fact, “appeal to emotion” i...
23/09/2025

Emotions are often viewed as interfering with clear, objective, evidence-based reasoning; in fact, “appeal to emotion” is considered to be a logical fallacy. And there is no doubt that the constant manipulation of our negative emotions such as fear, anger, disgust, and contempt, by biased and politicized media and internet influencers, has deteriorated our social and political interactions and eroded our mutual trust and cooperation. But do these narrow perspectives on emotion ignore a deeper understanding of the role of emotion in our thinking and learning?

Tune to Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, September 23 from 9 to 10 AM as our guest, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang—professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California and author of the book: “Emotions, Learning, and the Brain”—argues that dismissing emotions as impediments to rational thinking ignores a wealth of evidence pointing to the salience of emotion in our thinking, learning and decision-making, as summarized by this quote from her book: “It is literally neurobiologically impossible to build memories, engage in complex thoughts, or make meaningful decisions without emotion.”

The KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com

Just released as a podcast: Thinking Clearly episode #109-The Moves that Matter in Crafting Persuasive Arguments and Co...
26/08/2025

Just released as a podcast: Thinking Clearly episode #109-The Moves that Matter in Crafting Persuasive Arguments and Communicating them Effectively- with guests Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein-Graff. To listen/download/enjoy this podcast use any of your favorite podcatchers or browse to our podcast site at: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

Topics discussed in this episode include: the connection between thinking and writing; the nature of academic writing; the concept of “entering the conversation”; specific templates to improve the content of your writing, speaking, and thinking about issues that matter; the role of artificial intelligence in education; and a variety of other topics.

Additional Links:
• Gerald’s Website: https://geraldgraff.com/
• Link to “They Say/I Say”: https://www.amazon.com/They-Say-I/dp/132407003X

If you are tired of the sad, enraged, raving, rants rampant in our public dialogues and want some tips on how to up your...
19/08/2025

If you are tired of the sad, enraged, raving, rants rampant in our public dialogues and want some tips on how to up your game on crafting persuasive arguments and communicating them effectively, then tune to Thinking Clearly on KMUD: Tuesday, August 26 from 9 to 10 AM when Bob and Julia are joined by guests Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein-Graff, coauthors of the widely acclaimed book: “They Say/I Say.” Gerald and Cathy both served as faculty in the English Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where they collaborated and at times co-taught courses until their retirement from teaching in 2016.

Having started his higher education teaching career in 1963, Gerald Graff lived through the dynamic cultural conflicts evident both in the streets and on campus, which no doubt influenced his personal philosophy, his approach to teaching, and inspired him to write books with titles like: "Beyond the Culture Wars: How Teaching the Conflicts Can Revitalize American Education" and a book called "Clueless in Academe: How Schooling Obscures the Life of the Mind." These books and other writings cemented the connection between his name and the phrase "Teach the Conflict."

The KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com

The podcast with guest Stephanie Simoes—creator of Critikid (a critical thinking instructional website for kids, teens, ...
22/07/2025

The podcast with guest Stephanie Simoes—creator of Critikid (a critical thinking instructional website for kids, teens, teachers and others)—is now available for listening/downloading/enjoying at: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

Discussion on this episode includes: Stephanie’s motivations for creating Critikid, why critical thinking is important for kids and everyone, AI-Assisted critical thinking instruction, the relationship of children’s developmental stages to critical thinking, using the various features of the Critikid site, future development of the site, what can be done to bring about a more epistemically healthy exchange of ideas and beliefs in our culture, and a variety of other topics.

Additional Links:
• Stephanie's Critikid website: https://critikid.com/
• Her Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/critikid/?hl=en
• Her Psychology Today Contributor Webpage: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/stephanie-simoes-ma

Many guests on Thinking Clearly have emphasized the importance of learning critical thinking skills at an early age, but...
15/07/2025

Many guests on Thinking Clearly have emphasized the importance of learning critical thinking skills at an early age, but our guest for this July, 2025 episode—airing on KMUD on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 to 10 AM—actually did something to make that happen. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and experience as a teacher, our guest, Stephanie Simoes, developed Critikid, a website for kids, teens, teachers and others, which gives instruction in: emotional intelligence (Learning to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions), safe and effective use of social media, principles of logic (including logical fallacies) and statistical and data literacy—by blending storytelling with interactive activities.

The KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

Do you want to hear ideas for making our American democracy stronger? If so, listen/download/enjoy the June, 2025 podca...
24/06/2025

Do you want to hear ideas for making our American democracy stronger? If so, listen/download/enjoy the June, 2025 podcast edition of Thinking Clearly: #107-How Institutionalizing Deliberative Political Processes Can Lead to Deliberative Democracy and Reduce Polarization-with guest Jim Fishkin. Get the podcast at: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/ or any of your favorite podcatcher sites.

In this edition of Thinking Clearly, James Fishkin, Stanford University Professor (and Director of the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab) discusses his extensive research and development focused on the process of "Deliberative Polling" and clarifies its relationship to Deliberative Democracy—a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision-making. Professor Fishkin suggests that institutionalizing deliberative processes could lead to reducing political polarization, while also increasing citizens’ political involvement and knowledge of the issues, as discussed in his recent book: "Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?"

Additional Links:
• James Fishkin’s Stanford Faculty Page: https://profiles.stanford.edu/james-fishkin?tab=bio
• Fishkin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-James-S-Fishkin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJames%2BS.%2BFishkin
• Deliberative Democracy Lab: https://deliberation.stanford.edu/
• Wikipedia page for Deliberative Democracy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deliberative_democracy
• Bright Line Watch Democracy Poll: https://brightlinewatch.org/threats-to-democracy-and-academic-freedom-after-trumps-second-first-100-days/

Currently our democracy is being tested by an unparalleled series of dramatic events. But with crisis comes opportunity,...
17/06/2025

Currently our democracy is being tested by an unparalleled series of dramatic events. But with crisis comes opportunity, and as some bad actors continue to attempt to obliterate our democratic norms, others are working hard to examine vulnerabilities in our democratic system and to find ways to strengthen it. Tune to Thinking Clearly on KMUD at 9 AM on Tuesday, June 24 to hear Stanford Professor of Communication and Political Science, Jim Fishkin, discuss how a process he developed called “Deliberative Polling” can be institutionalized and lead to “Deliberative Democracy”—a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision-making. Professor Fishkin is also the Director of the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab and author of the upcoming book: “Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? “

The KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

The May, 2025 podcast edition of Thinking Clearly:— #106-The Role of Logic in Acquiring Knowledge and Forming Beliefs, w...
27/05/2025

The May, 2025 podcast edition of Thinking Clearly:— #106-The Role of Logic in Acquiring Knowledge and Forming Beliefs, with guest Patrick Hurley—is waiting for you to listen/download/enjoy at: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/ or any of your favorite podcatcher sites.

My (Bob’s) favorite quote from Patrick in this episode is: “Why is it wrong to accept things on insufficient evidence? Well..because if our beliefs are not supported by evidence, they’re disconnected from reality. And our beliefs are what lead us to do such things as vote. And if our voting is disconnected from reality, we are going to be voting for the wrong people and the wrong things.” On this episode, Patrick Hurley, Philosophy Professor Emeritus at University of San Diego and author of the widely acclaimed textbook: “A Concise Introduction to Logic”, joins us to discuss: the role of logic in acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs; the most important aspects of logic for critical thinkers to master; what can be done to encourage better practices in our thinking, communication and belief formation; using logic to navigate issues which relate to values; and a variety of other topics.

****FACT-CHECK****
In this episode, I (Bob) made the statement that: “...courses in geometry are becoming more rare.,..I’m sorry to say that some high schools have eliminated geometry from the curriculum.” After we recorded this episode, Julia fact-checked me, and it looks like, although a number of years ago a recent high school graduate told me that his high school had stopped teaching geometry, I never really properly checked that out, and now my post-show internet research shows no support for my erroneous claim that: “courses in geometry are becoming more rare.” So thank you (Julia) for fact-checking me. And we welcome Thinking Clearly listeners to fact-check what we say on our episodes and to email that feedback to: [email protected].

Additional Links:
• Patrick’s Author Site: https://www.patrickhurleyauthor.com/
• His Logic Textbook (Latest Edition-14th): https://www.amazon.com/Concise-Introduction-Logic-Patrick-Hurley-dp-0357798686/dp/0357798686/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Premise 1-All KMUD Listeners who want to learn more about logic should tune into Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, May ...
25/05/2025

Premise 1-All KMUD Listeners who want to learn more about logic should tune into Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, May 27, from 9 to 10 AM.
Premise 2-You are a KMUD listener who wants to learn more about logic.
Conclusion-Therefore, you should tune into Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, May 27.
If these premises are true, then the conclusion has to be true. But even if the premises are not true, we invite you to listen to this episode with Professor Emeritus, Patrick Hurley, who was educated by the Jesuits and taught philosophy at the Catholic-affiliated, University of San Diego, and then after he retired wrote the book: "Religion, Power, and Illusion: A Genealogy of Religious Belief"—a book that Kirkus Reviews calls: “A sharply provocative, often engrossing challenge to faith-based pieties.” But the book that brings him to Thinking Clearly is his widely acclaimed textbook: "A Concise Introduction to Logic." And this episode of Thinking Clearly explores: the Role of Logic in Acquiring Knowledge and Forming Beliefs.
The KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

My favorite line from this episode with Bill Adair was in response to Julia’s question: “How can we stop the lying?”, an...
22/04/2025

My favorite line from this episode with Bill Adair was in response to Julia’s question: “How can we stop the lying?”, and Bill said: “We have to start making honesty cool again!” You can now listen to, download, and enjoy the episode ( #105-The Epidemic of Political Lying and the Importance of Fact-checking) with guest Bill Adair at any of your favorite podcatcher sites or at our podcast host: https://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

Early in his career our guest, Bill Adair, worked as a journalist at at the Tampa Bay Times in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he became the newspaper’s Washington Bureau Chief. He later became the founder and editor of the fact-checking organization Politifact, and in 2013 accepted a position at Duke University as the Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy, where he now teaches journalism in the Sanford School of Public Policy and directs the Duke Reporters’ Lab. We discuss the negative effects of lying in politics, different types of lies, why people fall for lies, how fact-checking works, the response of journalists to political lying, and his recent book: “Beyond the Big Lie-The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy.”

Additional Links:
• Bill’s personal website: https://billadair.com/
• Bill’s web page at Duke University: https://sanford.duke.edu/profile/bill-adair/
• Duke Reporter’s Lab: https://reporterslab.org/
Fact-checking Sites:
• Politifact: https://www.politifact.com/
• FactCheck.org® A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center: https://www.factcheck.org/
• Associated Press News Fact-check: https://apnews.com/ap-fact-check

Tune in to Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, April 22, from 9 to 10 AM to learn about lying in politics and the practic...
15/04/2025

Tune in to Thinking Clearly on KMUD, Tuesday, April 22, from 9 to 10 AM to learn about lying in politics and the practice of fact-checking. As he tells it, our guest, Bill Adair. made his career decision to become a journalist in the sixth grade, based on advice from his mother, who said: “You know...you should become a reporter.” And that suggestion eventually took him to the Tampa Bay Times in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he honed his journalistic skills of investigation and reporting becoming the newspaper’s Washington Bureau Chief, and later founded and managed Politifact—one of the first political fact-checking organizations. Then In 2013, Bill accepted his current position at Duke University as the Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy, where he teaches journalism in the Sanford School of Public Policy and directs the Duke Reporters’ Lab. Based on years of real world experience covering politics, Bill brings lying in politics and the practice of fact-checking to life in his recent book: "Beyond the Big Lie-The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy."

KMUD studio is located in Redway, California and broadcasts at the following frequencies: Garberville area-91.1 FM; Eureka area-88.1 FM; Laytonville area-90.3 FM; Shelter Cove area-99.5 FM.
• Out of Range of KMUD's signal? Stream us (at airtime) on the internet at:
http://www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stationCode=kmud
Or
• Catch the podcast version of the show, which we'll post after the show airs on KMUD at:
http://thinkingclearly.libsyn.com/

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