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Inner Compass 501-513
- The fifth season of the interview series exploring how people make their decisions about an ethical, religious, or social justice issue. Guests include authors, activists, religious leaders, and other engaging thinkers from around the world. Without asking beforehand about guests' religious background, the two alternating hosts openly explore the values and motivations of their guests' life work. Episodes cover areas such as Arab Spring, Christianity, working environments, social media, activism, organic farming, heaven, hip hop, and education strategies. -
13/30
Producer:
Calvin College|Calvin Video Productions
Presenter: WGVU-TV
Distributor: NETA
HD Feed for Record:
Thursdays, beginning June 28, 2012 @ 1430 - 1500ET/HD04
:30 generic and :30 episodic promos will follow each episode.
(Customized promos with your station identification are available upon request: sjn4@calvin.edu).
NOLA Code:
CMPS 0500 H1
Rights:
Broadcast Rights:Unlimited/3 Years (July 1, 2012 -June 30, 2015).
VOD: Concurrent with broadcast rights
Non-Commercial Cable: Yes
School Re-Record: 3 Years
Rating: TV-PG
Screening DVD's Available upon Request
OR
View the Programs At:
http://www.calvin.edu/innercompass/national/season5.htm
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- On Inner Compass, you'll watch refreshingly candid conversations with articulate people who have thought broadly and deeply about issues that matter. -
WGVU-TV and NETA are pleased to announce the availability of a fifth season of Inner Compass: 501-513. For the past 12 years, presenting station WGVU-TV has been broadcasting this 30-minute interview series that tackles critical issues and concerns, imparting food for thought from interesting new perspectives to their viewers.
Inner Compass went national in 2008. We would like to thank the stations around the US that have picked up the programs since then. We'd also like to invite those of you who haven't yet placed the title in the past to take a look at this contemporary, thought-provoking series that features prominent guests with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. These include the Director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and the Self and an author of two books about the messages of hip hop. Please check out the program link or request a DVD screener from me.
Inner Compass 501-513 raises such intriguing questions as: Are we ready for robots to replace some of our social relationships and is our sexual orientation synonymous with our identity? In other words, does that orientation determine who we are as human beings?
Here is the complete program list with short descriptions for Inner Compass: 501-513 (see the fact sheet that follows for both long and short descriptions):
#501 Ready for Robots? According to anthropologist Sherry Turkle, people are growing more receptive to robots taking the place of some human relationships as we become more accustomed to our narrowing human interactions.
#502 Rethinking Life After Death. Leading New Testament scholar N. T. Wright discusses what the Bible says about heaven, hell, and what he calls life after life after death.
#503 The Soul of Hip Hop. Daniel White Hodge, author of two books about the messages of hip hop, looks past the commercialized material to the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often.
#504 Healthier Healthcare Environments. There can be no power in health care if the caregivers are discouraged to the point of exhaustion, claims Bonnie Wesorick, founder of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center.
#505 Arab Spring: Revolution or Reformation? Writer and religion scholar Reza Aslan says that as Muslims in the Middle East actively pursue democracy, the resulting changes will be as monumental as the Protestant Reformation was for Christianity.
#506 Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. Bestselling biographer Eric Metaxas describes a remarkable young theologian and pastor in World War II Germany who joined the Resistance in several plots to assassinate Hitler.
#507 Does Sexual Orientation Equal Identity? At times labels can help make sense of our world, but at other times labeling individuals can be dehumanizing and can even be a form of injustice.
#508 Bolstering Business in Haiti. Business mentor Ralph Edmond, owner of the Haitian pharmaceutical company Laboratoires Farmatrix, shows how supporting and strengthening businesses can make all the difference for Haiti.
#509 Christian, Evolutionist, or Both? Philosopher Alvin Plantinga describes some of the main controversies between theories of evolution, intelligent design, and creationism and whether Christians can reconcile some of these differences.
#510 Creative Farming. Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in Virginia describes the home-made inventions he uses to gain the most wholesome use of his land and livestock.
#511 New Improved Christians. In a society where the term Christian is too often associated only with hypocrisy, judgmentalism, and anti-homosexuality, many young people of the faith are distancing themselves from religious labels.
#512 Burma Bound: Story of an Activist. An artist visiting Burma becomes consumed with publicizing the plight of its people, traversing jungles and camping with soldiers to collect eyewitness accounts.
#513 A Bolder Approach to Education. Urban sociologist Pedro Noguera shares what we can learn from schools that have excelled in dire circumstances.
Inner Compass 501-513 is produced by Calvin College/Calvin Video Productions, presented by WGVU-TV (Grand Rapids, MI) and distributed by NETA. The series is self-funded. Local underwriting is permitted. The producers have a list of alumni business owners in every part of the country who might be great underwriting candidates. Please contact Jazmyne Fuentes, innercompass@calvin.edu.
Please contact me if you have questions. I'll be in touch with you about your continuing carriage plans during the next months. A fact sheet follows.
Very truly yours,
Regina
Regina Eisenberg
R Eisenberg Presents
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Fact Sheet
Inner Compass 501-513
Series Summary:
Inner Compass 501-513 explores how people make their decisions about an ethical, religious, or social justice issue. Guests include authors, activists, religious leaders, and other engaging thinkers from around the world. Without asking beforehand about guests' religious background, the two alternating hosts openly explore the values and motivations of their guests' life work. Episodes cover areas such as Arab Spring, Christianity, working environments, social media, activism, organic farming, heaven, hip hop, and education strategies.
Hosts:
Shirley Hoogstra
Karen Saupe
Parts/Length:
13/30
RIGHTS:
Broadcast Rights: Unlimited Releases/3 Years
From July 2, 2011-July 1, 2014
VOD: Concurrent with broadcast rights
Non-Commercial Cable: Yes
School Re-Record: 3 Years
NOLA CODE:
CMPS 0500 H1
HD Feed for Record:
Thursdays, beginning June 28, 2012 @ 1430 - 1500ET/HD04
Promos:
:30 generic and episodic promos follow each show.
Customized promos with your station ID are available upon request:
sjn4@calvin.edu
Audio/Visual:
Stereo Surround/Closed Captioned
TV Rating:
TV-PG
Suggested Scheduling:
Paired with Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
Public affairs blocks
Adjacent to Classic Gospel
Broadcast History:
WGVU-TV for 12 seasons.
Producer:
Calvin College/Calvin Video Productions
Presenter:
WGVU-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Broadcast Distributor:
A Free Offer from NETA
Underwriters:
Self-Funded
Local Underwriting:
Local underwriting is permissible.
The producers have a list of alumni business owners in every part of the US who might be great underwriting candidates.
Contact: Jazmyne Fuentes:
innercompass@calvin.edu
View Programs Now:
http://www.calvin.edu/innercompass/national/season5.htm
Awards:
Three Bronze Telly Awards
Two Awards of Distinction from The Communicator Awards
Award of Excellence from The Accolade Competition
Award of Distinction from the Videographer Awards
Companion DVD:
www.calvin.edu/innercompass
800.748.0122
Websites:
http://www.calvin.edu/innercompass/national/
www.netaonline.org
www.reisenbergpresents.com
CONTACTS:
Station Relations & DVD Screener:
Regina Eisenberg
R Eisenberg Presents
regina@stationrelations.com
510.550.1706
Publicity, Promotion & Viewers:
Calvin Video Productions
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.526,6511
Inner Compass 501-513 Long & Short Program Descriptions:
#501 Ready for Robots?
As people have fewer phone conversations, choosing instead to use texts and on-line social networking, anthropologist Sherry Turkle has noticed something. Director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and the Self, she researches how people interact with experimental sociable robots. People are growing more receptive to robots taking the place of some human relationships as we become more accustomed to our narrowing human interactions. Hear this and other observations from her book Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other. Karen Saupe hosts.
[Short description:] According to anthropologist Sherry Turkle, people are growing more receptive to robots taking the place of some human relationships as we become more accustomed to our narrowing human interactions.
#502 Rethinking Life After Death
Anglican bishop N. T. Wright, who has written over 50 books on understanding New Testament Scriptures and who Newsweek calls "the world's leading New Testament scholar," discusses his conclusions about what the Bible says about heaven, hell, and what he calls life after life after death. Karen Saupe hosts.
[Short description:] Leading New Testament scholar N. T. Wright discusses what the Bible says about heaven, hell, and what he calls life after life after death.
#503 The Soul of Hip Hop
Many thought hip hop music would be a short-lived fad, but it has lasted decades and is even growing in popularity. Clearly this type of music connects with many people. Daniel White Hodge, author of two books about the messages of hip hop, looks past the commercialized material to the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] Daniel White Hodge, author of two books about the messages of hip hop, looks past the commercialized material to the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often.
#504 Healthier Healthcare Environments
When we think of the need for an improved healthcare system, often the focus is on the patients' experience. But there can be no strength of care if the caregivers themselves are discouraged to the point of exhaustion. Bonnie Wesorick, founder of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center, describes how a healthy work culture should feel. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] There can be no power in health care if the caregivers are discouraged to the point of exhaustion, claims Bonnie Wesorick, founder of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center.
#505 Arab Spring: Revolution or Reformation?
Three quarters of Muslims in the Middle East are young (18-35 years old), and today's communication technologies allow them to form a new kind of community that bridges ethnic, national, and sectarian borders. As these Muslims actively pursue democracy, the resulting changes--according to writer and religion scholar Reza Aslan, author ofNo god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam--will be as monumental as the Protestant Reformation was for Christianity. Karen Saupe hosts.
[Short description:] Writer and religion scholar Reza Aslan says that as Muslims in the Middle East actively pursue democracy, the resulting changes will be as monumental as the Protestant Reformation was for Christianity.
#506 Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a remarkable young theologian and pastor in World War II Germany who joined the Resistance in several plots to assassinate Hitler. His devotional books are still best sellers today. That's because, according to Eric Metaxas, Bonhoeffer was also a prophet. Metaxas, author of the New York Times #1 bestsellerBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, explains that term and what it means for all of us. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] Bestselling biographer Eric Metaxas describes a remarkable young theologian and pastor in World War II Germany who joined the Resistance in several plots to assassinate Hitler.
#507 Does Sexual Orientation Equal Identity?
The practice of labeling people by sexual orientation-homosexual, heterosexual, etc.-started only a century ago. At times labels can help make sense of our world, but at other times labeling individuals can be dehumanizing and can even be a form of injustice. Our sexuality need not define us, argues Jenell Williams Paris, anthropology professor at Messiah College and author of The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex is Too Important to Define Who We Are. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] At times labels can help make sense of our world, but at other times labeling individuals can be dehumanizing and can even be a form of injustice.
#508 Bolstering Business in Haiti
Running a business in Haiti was a challenge even before the 2010 earthquake. Now afterwards, with all the aid and free products flowing into the country, the few surviving businesses have been crippled. Business mentor Ralph Edmond, owner of the Haitian pharmaceutical company Laboratoires Farmatrix, shows how supporting and strengthening businesses can make all the difference for Haiti. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] Business mentor Ralph Edmond, owner of the Haitian pharmaceutical company Laboratoires Farmatrix, shows how supporting and strengthening businesses can make all the difference for Haiti.
#509 Christian, Evolutionist, or Both?
Some scientific theories seem to matter a lot more to people than others. The theory of evolution has always gotten plenty of attention, especially from those who treasure the scriptural book of Genesis. Alvin Plantinga, emeriti professor from the Notre Dame philosophy department, describes some of the main controversies between theories of evolution, intelligent design, and creationism and whether Christians can reconcile some of these differences. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] Philosopher Alvin Plantinga describes some of the main controversies between theories of evolution, intelligent design, and creationism and whether Christians can reconcile some of these differences.
#510 Creative Farming
"Organic is just the beginning: why stop there?" asks Joel Salatin, entrepreneur and owner of Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, known for its unique approach to sustainable farming. His home-made inventions rely on creative problem-solving and hi-tech materials to gain the most wholesome use of his land and livestock. Featured in Food, Inc. and Omnivore's Dilemma, Salatin sums it up with his latest book title--Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World. Karen Saupe hosts.
[Short description:] Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in Virginia describes the home-made inventions he uses to gain the most wholesome use of his land and livestock.
#511 New Improved Christians
In a society where the term Christian is too often associated only with hypocrisy, judgmentalism, and anti-homosexuality, many young people of the faith are distancing themselves from religious labels. They say their focus is fighting FOR the world and its restoration-not fighting OFF the world. Gabe Lyons is founder of Q ideas.org, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good. He discusses his research for his book The Next Christians: the Good News About the End of Christian America. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] In a society where the term Christian is too often associated only with hypocrisy, judgmentalism, and anti-homosexuality, many young people of the faith are distancing themselves from religious labels.
#512 Burma Bound: Story of an Activist
When Edith Mirante travelled to Thailand to study art, she found herself distracted by stories of atrocity in Burma. She became deeply involved in raising awareness about the plight of the people she met, traversing jungles and camping with soldiers to collect eyewitness accounts. Her tales come from the two travelogues she wrote about her adventures. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
[Short description:] An artist visiting Burma becomes consumed with publicizing the plight of its people, traversing jungles and camping with soldiers to collect eyewitness accounts.
#513 A Bolder Approach to Education
Stories of failing schools are all too common--schools that look and feel like prisons, with teachers who fear losing their jobs if they don't stay focused on test scores. But there are also many public schools that have learned how to help any student succeed, no matter how poor or disadvantaged. New York University urban sociologist Pedro Noguera, co-chair of the public policy group Broader Bolder Approach to Education, shares what we can learn from schools that have excelled in dire circumstances. Karen Saupe hosts.
[Short description:] Urban sociologist Pedro Noguera shares what we can learn from schools that have excelled in dire circumstances.
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