Know What You See with Brian Lowery
Brian S. Lowery
The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian Lowery takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
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Minding the Generation Gap
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
09/16/22 • 35 min
In recent years, our idea of traditional office culture has been turned on its head by the pandemic, the rise of remote work, the explosion of the gig economy, real estate fluctuations and much more. Today's offices are a mix of work locations, communication styles and types of employment. Employees are at different stages of their lives and careers, and that diversity amplifies the complexity of our workforce. To delve into today's multi-generational office culture and how managers and employees are navigating it, host Brian Lowery speaks with former HR director Edwin Ochoa, who supported a multi-generational staff during a company merger as well as the pandemic and the switch to remote work. We also meet Craig Hughes, a political consultant managing the different expectations and approaches of older candidates and younger campaign workers. And we'll hear from Amy Chyan, a producer on this show who's been working out how to shift from having a boss earlier in her career, to being her own boss in this new age of work. For more on Brian and the show, visit knowwhatyousee.com.
When The Side Hustle Becomes THE Hustle
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
08/20/22 • 31 min
In recent years, we’ve seen an explosion in the number of workers supplementing or replacing traditional 9 to 5 jobs with gig work of some kind. People like Joel Lantigua, whose gig work as a courier helps him maintain a certain work/life balance, and the flexibility to pursue other interests. But as more people flock to these types of jobs, what are the implications for workers and the economy? In this episode, Brian Lowery talks with Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, about the future of task-based work. For more about Brian, go to knowwhatyousee.com.
How Do We Make "Work from Home" Work?
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
07/28/22 • 31 min
The pandemic caused many companies to shut down and go remote, which affected many small businesses who cater to corporate office workers. On this episode, we'll hear from Kelly Fitzpatrick, owner of Blue Park Kitchen, whose main clientele practically disappeared in the shift to working from home. Then we’ll talk to Stanford professor Nick Bloom to get a bigger picture of the economic issues surrounding remote work from, from questions about commuting or real estate, to challenges around equity and productivity. For more about host Brian Lowery, go to knowwhatyousee.com.
Unrest at Work
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
06/14/22 • 20 min
Today, some workers are asking their companies for more than safe working conditions and fair pay—they are pushing for values-based behavior and decision-making. Employees are making their voices heard on issues like companies’ customers, hiring practices, and content creation. What role should employees play in such decisions? What staff input will companies need to allow to attract the best talent? On this episode, Brian talks with Terra Field, a systems engineer who co-organized the Netflix employee walkout over Dave Chappelle’s comedy special, The Closer. We'll hear about what led to the decision to take a stand against the streamer's release of that program, and why, ultimately, Field chose to leave the company.
For more about Brian and the show, go to knowwhatyousee.com.
Season 2 of Know What You See
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
06/07/22 • 0 min
The people and institutions around us influence each aspect of life. In workplaces, at home with family, or even walking down the street, there are social forces that affect every part of ourselves.
Join Brian Lowery for Season 2 of "Know What You See," a podcast where we uncover these hidden social forces.This season, Brian talks with a range of guests about the shifting world of work, who and what shapes these changes, and what they mean for you.
For more visit knowwhatyousee.com.
There's No Place like House
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
05/13/22 • 44 min
The early 1980s saw the sound of a new generation emerge from the loft parties and underground clubs of Chicago: House music. In spaces like the Warehouse and the Music Box, DJ's began to innovate around disco's four-on-the-floor beat, adding drum machines, deeper bass lines, and synths. At the time, Chicago had its first Black mayor, Harold Washington Jr., and there was optimism and energy in the air, a feeling of progress. After the racist and homophobic cultural attack symbolized by Disco Demolition night at Comiskey Park, for people of color and the queer community, house music was a safe haven. In this episode, Brian talks to Micah Salkind, author of Do You Remember House?: Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds; and pioneering House DJs and producers Jesse Saunders, Wayne Williams, and Marshall Jefferson.
Who Do You Think You're Talking To?
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
12/17/21 • 38 min
Our voices are powerful tools. We can speak loudly or softly, with urgency or calm. We can make requests or issue commands. Whenever and however we speak, we reveal the way we see the world. But, it’s not just the words we use that people interpret, it’s the way we sound.
Our accents, our cadence tells people something about where we’re from in terms of location and group memberships. But how we speak and the way we are heard says a lot about race and power. This time on Know What You See, Brian’s two guests have thought a lot about how language and accents affect society as well as their own personal lives: Kelly E. Wright, a sociolinguist specializing in linguistic discrimination and its institutional outcomes, plus comedian Bernice Ye, a comedian, writer, and dancer originally from China who tells of her experiences as an immigrant in her standup.
For more about Brian and his work, visit knowwhatyousee.com.
The Business of Food and Identity
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
11/19/21 • 32 min
Selling food that represents who you are and where you’ve been can be a tricky business. What does it mean to serve “authentic” food, and why should it matter? In this episode, we explore how ethnicity affects the experience of creating a food business. Brian Lowery talks to Toronto-based chef Eva Chin about how she is reclaiming her family history and cultural identity through her dishes. Then Brian visits Nong Poonsukwattana, owner of Nong's Khao Man Gai in Portland, Oregon, to hear how she built a mini-empire on one simple Thai dish. For more about Brian Lowery and his work visit knowwhatyousee.com.
Who Owns Food?
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
11/06/21 • 27 min
What does it mean for food to be authentic? Who owns this or that recipe, ingredient, or flavor? Why do we care? This week Brian Lowery speaks with documentarian, writer, and professor of food studies, Von Diaz. She discusses the fusion of island culinary traditions with Southern-style cooking, and what she's been studying about food and authenticity. Plus, Brian looks back on a conversation with Tunde Wey, a Nigerian artist, writer, and cook who uses food to investigate issues of racism, colonialism, and wealth inequality. For more on Brian Lowery and his work, visit knowwhatyousee.com.
A Guiding Light: Simran Jeet Singh on Faith and Practice
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
12/10/24 • 28 min
In this episode of Know What You See, Brian Lowery talks with with Simran Jeet Singh, professor, author, and host of the podcast, Wisdom and Practice, to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, and daily life. Simran shares how his Sikh faith guides his journey toward self-improvement, happiness, and meaningful community connections. Together, he and Brian discuss the role of religion as a practice—not just a belief system—and its potential to transform individuals and societies.
For more on the show, visit knowwhatyousee.com.
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How many episodes does Know What You See with Brian Lowery have?
Know What You See with Brian Lowery currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Know What You See with Brian Lowery cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Know What You See with Brian Lowery?
The episode title 'Bonus: Finding your self' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Know What You See with Brian Lowery?
The average episode length on Know What You See with Brian Lowery is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Know What You See with Brian Lowery released?
Episodes of Know What You See with Brian Lowery are typically released every 20 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Know What You See with Brian Lowery?
The first episode of Know What You See with Brian Lowery was released on Aug 9, 2021.
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