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Arjuna Ardagh joins host Mark Perry to discuss new authored works.

Do you ever wonder how to speak authentically to your friends, acquaintances and colleagues or do you even question that your words may not really be what you’re thinking and feeling deep down ? Robert W. Jensen, Professor Emeritus in the School of Journalism and Media at UT, Austin, poses these and many provocative questions and ideas in his latest book, It’s Debatable: Talking Authentically about Many Tricky Topics. While not necessarily a book about politics, Professor Jensen takes the wide view that almost everything is political and our personal thoughts, conversations, decisions and actions, when in congruence, can sow seeds and form a vital thread of influence. Even if only to influence and clarify our own thinking and nudge us out of denial. And because of the title of his book and the fact that we’re in such a head-butting political time I couldn’t help asking Bob how he would advise both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump if he was on their debate advisory teams! robertwjensen.org

Ross Kagan Marks is an award-winning director best known for directing WALKING WITH HERB, THE TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS and HOMAGE. His other credits include THE HEART OUTRIGHT, FOWL, TARRANT COUNTY, SHOWDOWN ON RIO ROAD, FLUFF and PRINCESS, which was on the short list for the Academy Award live-action shorts. His films have won awards at the Sundance Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film festival and festivals throughout the world. He is a graduate of the American Film Institute and a member of the Writers Guild. The Executive Director and founder of the Las International Film Festival, Ross teaches at New Mexico State University.

Jacques Paisner, Artistic Director - SFiFF Artistic Director.

Jia Rizvi is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and writer who pursues stories of wrongful convictions. Her debut film, Conviction, chronicles the shortcomings of the American Criminal Justice system. Conviction saw success on the festival circuit and won awards for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and an Award of Distinction, prior to releasing on Amazon Prime. Jia is also the Co-Host of Speaking of Crime, a true crime podcast series investigating mysterious cases. Jia was awarded the Digital Trends DEI Award in 2022 for her work on the film and podcast, and has hosted numerous episodes of the Emmy-Award winning show The List. She has written over 400 articles for Forbes.

As a native of Denmark, Daniel Stilling started his career as a Steadicam and camera operator in Scandinavia. In 2001 he moved to Los Angeles where he honed in on his passion for camera work, working in many acclaimed TV series, such as "Scrubs" and "Criminal Minds".

Amanda Tucker, co-managing partner of The Mystic Santa Fe, talks about revamping an iconic Route 66 motor lodge and the exciting events taking place on the property.