Podcast@Mansfield

MTV’s “True Life” has provided a window into the struggles, hopes, and dreams of young people. Narrated solely by its characters, each episode documents the unusual–and often remarkable–circumstances of real individuals. Mansfield University senior Barry Hughes was the subject of a recent True Life episode.  Fellow student Matthew Coppadge talks with Barry about how he was chosen for the show, the MTV experience and the reaction from people around the country after the show aired.

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Fredrick Douglass is a name well known, but how much do we really know about the man himself? Dennis Miller speaks with Dr. Lynn Pifer about Douglass and his influence on American culture and his impact on our society today.

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In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Scott Thornsley sat down with Dennis Miller and discussed a growing problem in Pennsylvania, the overcrowding of our statewide prisons. Dr. Thornsley not only tells us what the problems are, how they are caused but also various solutions that are possible.

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A problem that is now plaguing our state is the overcrowding of prisons. Dr. Scott Thornsley reads his opinion piece which addressed the problem and offered solutions as well.

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Dennis Miller speaks with franchise business consultant Lou Laveton. Laveton draws on his experience as a franchise owner, developer, mentor and consultant to answer questions on what franchising is and how to find the right franchise to invest in.

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In Part 2 of this series, The Chancellor of PASSHE opens the floor to faculty, staff and students at Mansfield University. Dr. Cavanaugh answers questions about the future of programs and discusses the subject of a liberal arts education, among other, top of the mind topics.

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