Over the last couple of decades, much of the focus in this country has been on economic success. Stories about poverty were rare. In recent months, as the economy has collapsed, we’ve seen more coverage of poverty. Poverty simulations have become a growing trend among students and activists interested in working with people living in poverty. Recently, reporter Jocelyn Frank attended a poverty simulation with law students from the Catholic University of America. The event was designed to help students understand the tough choices many of their future clients face in daily life.
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Empathy Gap
“Some people are energized by empathy to act,” writes J.D. Trout in his book The Empathy Gap. “Once they determine the need, effective people roll up their sleeves and dig into the community, and into the pockets of the well-meaning but distracted. Empathy may light this flame, but only discipline keeps it going.”
J.D. Trout
Maria talks with Trout about the human ability to feel for another.
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Catalino Tapia
In his conversation with Maria, J.D. Trout mentions a recent NPR story about an immigrant gardener who created a scholarship program funded by his landscaping clients. The immigrant is named Catalino Tapia, founder of the Bay Area Gardeners’ Foundation and the story was done by Latino USA contributor Nancy Mullane and aired in January 2009.
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Maria Hinojosa talks about how knowing other languages can help develop empathy.
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Jonas Gonzalez and Alejandro Rosso are two young guys from Monterrey, Mexico. They were big fans of computerized games when they met. And they both liked music. But that’s where the similarities end. Jonas at the time came from a background of trash metal. Alejandro’s tastes leaned towards the avante-garde, appreciating jazz and classical music. Their opposite musical worlds collided and still do in their music. Together, they are the duo forming the heart and soul of Plastilina Mosh. Jonas speaks with Maria Hinojosa about the group’s fourth CD, “All You Need is Mosh.”
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During Maria’s interview with Jonás Gonzalez of Plastilina Mosh, she asked him questions in English and he started giving his responses in Spanish. You can listen to their conversation without English voice-overs.
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Jonaz Goes to Hollywood All You Need is Mosh (2008)
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Mr. P MOSH Aquamosh (1998)
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J. D. Trout is a Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, and Adjunct Professor at the Parmly Sensory Sciences Institute.
Alejandro Rosso and Juan José (Jonás) González formed Plastilina Mosh in 1996.
J. D. Trout is a Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, and Adjunct Professor at the Parmly Sensory Sciences Institute.
