Bona Fide Dialogues Seasons 1 (2023)
Episode #1
Introduction
Episode #2
"THE PARADOX OF DEATH PENALTY."
In this video, we had a dialogue on the topic of the death penalty in the world. We recognize that people may have different perspectives and emotions about this issue, and we have aimed to explore the complexities of the death penalty and its impact on individuals and society. While the death penalty is a controversial topic, it still needs to be discussed. Professor Constance (Connie) de la Vega writes extensively on international human rights law and participates in United Nations human rights meetings. She has submitted amicus briefs detailing international law standards to U.S. courts for juvenile death penalty and affirmative action cases. She established the Frank C. Newman International Human Rights Law Clinic at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a founding member of Human Rights Advocates. Connie De la Vega is the co–author of The American Legal System for Foreign Lawyers (Wolters Kluwer, 2011), and International Human Rights Law: An Introduction (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2007.)
Episode #3
"PARADIGM SHIFT: HEIGHT DIVERSITY IN BALLET"
Fabrice is a French ballet dancer and model who performed as a lead dancer with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. Mr. Calmels has received numerous awards and accolades during his career including establishing a Guinness World Record for “Tallest Ballet Dancer in the World.”
Episode #4
“WRITER'S PERSPECTIVE: Matthew Isaac Sobin on his Poetry Journey”
Matthew Isaac Sobin is an author primarily focused on poetry, but his first book was the science fiction novella illustrated by the legendary artist Jack Katz.
Matt grew up in Huntington, New York, and graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's degree in history, with studies in astronomy and geology. He received an MFA from California College of the Arts.
Matt currently resides in California with his wife, who is a sculptor.
Episode #5
"CREATIVITY: A JOURNEY FROM CLAY TO ART WITH SCULPTOR"
Immerse yourself in the world of creativity and positivity. Enjoy a delightful dialogue with kindhearted Paty. Learn about the sculptor's creative journey and get inspired! Patricia Sobin is an artist, skilled in sculpture and oil painting. As a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, her art has been featured in galleries and exhibitions across Northern California.
Episode #6
"PARADIGM SHIFT IN LEGAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Comprehensive Adjudication"
Mr. Grossman specializes in complex business litigation, representing either plaintiffs or defendants in the trial and appellate courts, with particular expertise in disputes involving antitrust, unfair competition, commercial fraud, breach of contract, trademark, copyright or trade secret issues. Also, in his capacity as founder of Intelligent Justice, Mr. Grossman has a particular focus on innovations in alternative dispute resolution procedures that more swiftly and efficiently resolve complex legal disputes. In this video podcast episode, Richard Grossman discusses Comprehensive Adjudication, one of the new options for resolving legal disputes.
Episode #7
"CREATIVITY: LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK ARTIST"
Jack Katz, an artist from the Golden Age of comic books, began his career in the 1940s and, at the age of 95, still works every day. His new book, “Beyond the Beyond” is nearing completion and is simply extraordinary, surpassing anything you have seen before. Jack Katz is renowned for the complexity of his art and captivating storytelling. The famous graphic novel, “The First Kingdom,” serves as evidence of his mastery.
This episode was recorded in September of 2022 (first published - February 2024).
Episode #8
"PARADOX OF REBUILDING YOUR LIFE"
Steve Napolitan is a #1 international bestselling author, award-winning marketer, and international speaker. Listen to his powerful story of recovery after paralysis, achieved through meditation, strong will, and gratitude.
