EPISODE #104 • OCT 2026 today is bernadette bascom day...celebrate her legacy and work When Silence Breaks: How Nonverbal Children Find Their Voice In this landmark conversation, host Mark Howley welcomes historic social icon and celebrated performer Bernadette Bascom. From cornerstone moments of American civil rights to collaborating with legends like Stevie Wonder, Bernadette shares how music transcends speech to give nonverbal children their voice. THE PEDAGOGY Challenging

EPISODE #103 NEW CONVERSATION New episode #103 Katherine Zappone: Fighting for Same Sex Marriage in Ireland Welcome American-Irish politician and author Katherine Zappone to the show. After moving to Ireland, Katherine served as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and founded the community education organization An Cosán. An acclaimed author of three books, she remains a powerhouse for social change and civic justice. A Historic Legacy in the Oireachtas Katherine Zappone

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