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Called in Every Key: An Interview with Eric Mathis

Welcome to ‘Episode Nine’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with Rev. Dr. Eric Mathis, associate pastor at First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. – a minister, musician, scholar, and Baylor Bear whose life bridges the academic, pastoral, and personal with […]

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Attorney on the Launch Pad: An Interview with Howard Chang

Welcome to ‘Episode Eight’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. This time, we’re launching into orbit with one of Baylor’s brightest stars – Howard Chang, a NASA attorney whose work is out of this world.  Host Jonathon Platt sits down with Howard Chang to trace his incredible journey from the neuroscience labs

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Behind the Broadcast: An Interview with Amanda Hayes Roark

Welcome to ‘Episode Seven’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  On this episode, host Jonathon Platt meets with Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV, Amanda Hayes Roark.  Just a few years into post-grad life, Amanda has already charted an impressive path through some of the top names in journalism. From her early start

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The Gospel According to Justice: An Interview with Dr. Felipe Hinojosa

Welcome to ‘Episode Six’ of  The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this episode, host Jonathon Platt introduces Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, the John and Nancy Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History at Baylor University.  Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Felipe brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in

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Narratives that Lead: A Talk with Dr. Coretta Pittman

Welcome to ‘Episode Five’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is joined by Dr. Coretta Pittman, associate professor of English and Baylor’s new vice provost for community engagement. With warmth, clarity, and depth, Dr. Pittman discusses what it means to foster a university community that reflects

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Guided by Grace: An Interview with Dr. Jeter Basden

Welcome to ‘Episode Four’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this heartfelt conversation, host Jonathon Platt sits down with his longtime mentor and personal hero, retired Director of Baylor’s Ministry Guidance Program and Professor of Religion, Dr. Jeter Basden.  His leadership helped shape generations of students preparing for lives of service,

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Spread the Word: An Interview with Robert Darden and Dr. Stephen Newby

Welcome to ‘Episode Three’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with two Baylor legends and authors of Soon and Very Soon, Robert Darden and Dr. Stephen Newby.  This conversation isn’t just about music – it’s about the history and cultural commentary of gospel music.

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Grace from the Rubble: An Interview with Jeanne Bishop

  Welcome to the official ‘Episode One’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.  In this episode host Jonathon Platt is joined by author and public defender Jeanne Bishop live at The Baylor Line’s BookTalk event on May 16 commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. In it, the two unpack

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Tariffying Tales: An Interview with Dr. Steve Gardner

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, The Green Room. This go around, I’m joined by Dr. Steve Gardner, a respected economist and professor emeritus at Baylor University. I asked Steve for this conversation in order to unpack the latest on the Trump administration tariffs and to explore the broader economic theories behind tariff policies. Dr. Gardner brings decades of experience as an educator, researcher, and advisor, with deep expertise in international economics, trade policy, and market dynamics. Whether you’re an economist, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious about how tariffs impact your daily life, this conversation with Steve offers insights that are as timely as they are illuminating.

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