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Choose to be Curious

Choose to be Curious is a show all about curiosity. We talk about research and theory, but mostly it"s conversations about how curiosity shows up in work and life. Now syndicated and available via Pacifica RadioNetwork.

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00:04:44

Curiosity to Go Ep. 2: 2017.05.31 - Politics & Science

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2017/06/13

Science + Politics = potent mix! A preview of our show with Arlington potter and Together Virginia PAC founder Stacy Snyder about getting curious across political distances, both ideological and geographic. Turns out: science curiosity bursts political bubbles! So where else to go but back to the conversation with National Science Foundation director of polar research, Kelly Falkner? How might you have an inquisitive attitude about your stuck places? All that in under 5 minutes!

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00:26:47

Episode #29: Curiosity Across Political Distance -...

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2017/05/31

"Be curious, not judgmental," wrote Walt Whitman - it's good advice, especially in times of political discord. Arlington potter and founder of Together Virginia, Stacy Snyder talks about getting curious across political distances, both ideological and geographic. How might we understand one another better and work to address all our needs more effectively? Start by listening.... I hope you'll join us next time when librarian Jennifer Rothschild makes her case as your "curiosity concierge."

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00:04:35

Curiosity to Go, Ep. 1: Curiosity and the Writer's Life

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2017/05/17

A debut effort! Combining a preview of our program with author Laura McBride with insights from former CIA counter-terrorism operative turned comic book writer Tom King and disability advocate Brandon -- curiosity, empathy and the human condition, all in under 5 minutes.

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00:27:07

Episode #28: Curiosity & Writing Fiction - with Laura...

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2017/05/17

Author Laura McBride reflects on how curiosity shapes her writing - and our experience as readers. Reviewers describe Laura's new novel 'Round Midnight as “equal parts intricate and graceful” and “filled to the brim with captivating characters, humorous dialogue, and unexpected twists and turns,” but Laura shares an even deeper tale about how stories affect us and her own journey into being curious about the choices we make and the lives we live. Just lovely. Join us next time when Stacy Snyder,

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00:26:44

Episode #27: Curiosity & Trust - with Scott Nycum

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2017/05/03

We celebrated our first anniversary addressing a theme that has come up a lot across the months: Trust. Scott Nycum joins me to reflect on how curiosity builds trust - and vice versa. "Asking questions out of care - out of curiosity - is the start of it all." A lovely distillation of many conversations over the months... Join us next time when author Laura McBride talks about curiosity and writing fiction.

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00:25:51

Episode #26: Curiosity & Challenging Racism, part 2 -...

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2017/04/19

Racism isn't going to go away by itself. It takes intentionality, effort, help from programs like Arlington's Challenging Racism (challengingracism.org) and some degree of curiosity. With those, we can begin to question what we see, or don't see, of the systemic nature of racism. Monique Brown joins me for a second conversation about making progress toward an anti-racist world. For the first part of this conversation, listen to Choose to be Curious #15. Join us next time for our first anniversary

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00:26:16

Episode #25: Curiosity & Early Childhood - with Kate...

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2017/04/05

Once upon a time we were all curious... We take a trip back to early childhood to explore our innate curiosity as little "aggressive researchers" with Kate Graham, coordinator of Arlington Public Schools' Early Childhood and Pre-K Programs. My parents make a cameo appearance to answer that burning question, "Were you always curious?" Join us next time when we revisit Challenging Racism with Monique Brown for the second part of our conversation on using curiosity to explore and address racism. (Part

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00:25:56

Episode #24: Curiosity and the Farmers Market

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2017/03/22

What if you go somewhere familiar and choose to be curious? What more do you see, hear, taste and learn? We find out on this fun visit to Arlington Farmers Market at Court House. How to make soap, taste test olive oil, store mushrooms; where the best fruit grows; who plays the charango....and some of the stories behind all the people who make up the market. Come, choose to be curious! Join us next time when Monique Brown returns for a follow-up conversation about curiosity and challenging

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00:26:08

Episode #23: Curiosity & News Literacy - with...

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2017/03/08

Wakefield High School's US and Virginia government teacher Patricia Hunt joins me in a thoughtful conversation about what it takes to build news literacy in an age of social media and "fake news". Where do you get your news -- and how do you know it is reliable? Join us next time when we take our curiosity to the Arlington Farmers Market - woohoo: field trip!

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00:26:02

Episode #22: Curiosity & Immigration - Anderson...

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2017/02/22

A refreshing conversation with two young immigrants about how curiosity helps in acclimating to a new place -- and feeds their hunger to learn ore. Get past the hype of recent headlines and come enjoy a lovely half hour with these wise students, Anderson Escobar and Mariami Shengalia. And an added bonus conversation with Arturo Ramirez as he reflects on regaining curiosity and finding inspiration in his homeland. Join us next time when Wakefield High School teacher Patricia Hunt joins us to talk

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00:26:02

Episode #21: Curiosity & Evaluation - with Carlisle...

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2017/02/08

How do we know what actually works? Join international development, peace building and advocacy evaluator Carlisle Levine as we explore the power of curiosity and "evaluative thinking". Be sure to join us next time when we look at curiosity and the immigrant experience.

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00:26:00

Episode #20: Curiosity & Gender Indentity - with Evie...

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2017/01/25

Evie and Sarah Priestman offer a master class in gender identity and familial respect. "Don't be afraid to be curious... and be curious again" suggests Evie as we explore a topic many people never think to question. Be sure to join us next time when we take on the power of evaluative thinking with Carlisle Levine, an international development, peacebuilding and advocacy evaluator.

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00:25:49

Episode #19: Curiosity & Adolescence - with Kate...

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2017/01/11

So much to love about adolescence. No, really! Kate McCauley and Michael Swisher make the case for why curiosity in adolescence is so important -- and such a joy. Great insights and strategies in this conversation about a critical stage in our human and social development. Join us next time when Evie and Sarah Priestman help me explore curiosity and gender identity.

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00:26:18

Episode #18: Curiosity & Conflict Resolution - with...

Choose to be Curious ·

2016/12/28

Curiosity and conflict resolution have some fascinating - and maybe surprising - commonalities. Dr. Megan Price of George Mason University's Insight Conflict Resolution Program joins me to talk about learning to bring questions to conflicts of all sorts. Join us next time when Michael Swisher and Kate McCauley take on curiosity and adolescence.

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00:24:56

Episode #17: Curiosity - with Lynn Borton & Kevin...

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2016/12/14

Kevin Sampson turns the focus around and interviews me - host, Lynn Borton - about the wild and wonderful path that led me to "Choose to be Curious" and where it might take all of us next. Be sure to join us next time when Megan Price, director of the Insight Conflict Resolution Program joins us to talk about curiosity's role in resolving conflicts.

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00:26:13

Episode #16: Improv & Curiosity with Jesse Robinson

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2016/11/30

By day Jesse Robinson coordinates a radio station, by night he takes to the stage. In this episode he reflects on the role of curiosity in performing, appreciating and building skills in improv theater. We talk about "yes/and", what businesses are learning about the power of improvisation and why having others' backs is so important. Be sure to join us next time when Megan Price, Director of George Mason University's Insight Conflict Resolution Program, joins us to talk about the importance of

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00:25:57

Episode #15: Curioisty & Challenging Racism - with...

Choose to be Curious ·

2016/11/16

Challenging racism takes center stage in this provocative conversation about curiosity and race. Marty Swaim and Monique Brown bring their own insights and wisdom in exploring the impact of systemic racism and their efforts through Arlington's initiative to counter racism through stories and conversation. Truly: curiosity put to good purpose. For more information, visit www.challengingracism.org Join us next time when Jesse Robinson joins us to talk about curiosity and improv theater.

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00:26:06

Episode #14: Curisoity & Narrative Medicine - with...

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2016/11/02

Just in time for Veterans Day! Dr. Raya Kheirbek loves her work in geriatric and palliative and her all of her time spent at Washington DC's V.A. Medical Center. In this show she reflects on the power of curiosity and personal story-telling in the doctor-patient relationship. People's everyday struggles are "heroic," she says in this lovely exploration of narrative medicine, an approach that recognizes the value of people's own stories in clinical practice, research, and education as a way to

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00:25:58

Episode #13: Science, Research & Curiosity with Kelly...

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2016/10/18

Are scientists more curious than the rest of us? National Science Foundation's Kelly Falkner explores curiosity and the scientific mindset -- and makes a call for a Curiosity Core - or is that Corps? Listen in and decide for yourself! Join us next time when Dr. Raya Kheirbek talks about curiosity and narrative medicine - story telling in service of health care.

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00:26:00

Episode #12: Curiosity & Leadership with Scott Nycum

Choose to be Curious ·

2016/10/05

Scott Nycum offers a wealth of insights on the hot topic of leadership. In a conversation both practical and inspiring, Scott explores the role of curiosity in leaders' success. "Curiosity has to be one of the tools that an effective leader needs to have, not just nice to have - it would almost be an essential component." Join us next time when we talk with Kelly Falkner of the National Science Foundation about whether scientists and researchers are any more curious than the rest of us.

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