Gentrification Problems, Science of Apology, Parent Previews

Gentrification Problems, Science of Apology, Parent Previews

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 6, Episode 94

  • Apr 21, 2017 4:00 pm
  • 2:23:06 mins

Gentrification and Inequality (12:29) Peter Moskowitz is a journalist and writer based out of Philadelphia. His work focuses on the intersection of the environment and human lives. He is the author of the book, How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood. The term gentrification has become a buzzword to describe the changes in urban neighborhoods across the country, but we don't realize just how threatening it is. Peter Moskowitz discusses his book, How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood. Coach's Corner - Think About Your Neighborhoods (37:00) Dr. Matt Townsend expands on the thoughts of Peter Moskowitz and shares some ideas on what should be important elements of any neighborhood. Makena Bauss - ‘Pacemaker’ for the Brain (41:18) Well-timed pulses from electrodes implanted in the brain can enhance memory in some people, scientists reported on Thursday, in the most rigorous demonstration to date of how a pacemaker-like approach might help reduce symptoms of dementia, head injuries and other conditions. Elements of an Effective Apology (58:16) Professor Roy J. Lewicki is the lead scholar in the study of trust development and trust repair, negotiation, and conflict management processes. Lewicki is the author of 40 books including textbooks on negotiation. Apologies are important tools in resolving conflicts and repairing relationships. It’s human nature to make mistakes, so why is it so hard to admit that we are wrong and initiate a good apology? Genuine apologies should show we care about other people and are willing to take responsibility for our actions. New research has explored why it’s so difficult to accept fault and how we can craft an effective and sincere apology. Roy Lewicki, Ph.D explains his research on effective apologies. Parent Previews (1:49:15) Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the new movie out on home video and movies that are based on a true story.