The Metroscope | News, Politics & Current Events Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:38:03 -0500 https://themetroscope.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Metroscope | News, Politics & Current Events yes Support this Podcast c9c63e98-1c3d-5c3b-a79e-a937761f74ba themetropolitan@metrostate.edu James Berreth and Luke Boudewyns episodic false The Metroscope is your source for news, politics, current events, and special interest stories. Produced by The Metropolitan student newspaper in Saint Paul, Minnesota, our podcast embraces diverse viewpoints, reflecting the true spectrum of political thought and individual experience. We bring timely coverage of student journalism and current events that matter to you.


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In this episode, my fellow MAPLer Andre Anderson and I discuss our journeys as non traditional students and what brought us to Metro State. We also discuss community and why it is so important for helping one find their purpose as well as a sense of belonging. We also discuss personal empowerment and how simply showing up can lead to new and unexpected opportunities for personal growth.

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In this episode, my fellow MAPLer Andre Anderson and I discuss our journeys as non traditional students and what brought us to Metro State. We also discuss community and why it is so important for helping one find their purpose as well as a sense of belonging. We also discuss personal empowerment and how simply showing up can lead to new and unexpected opportunities for personal growth.

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]]> James Berreth and Luke Boudewyns Buzzsprout-19137016 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 3576 1 4 full false Episode 3: Organizing 101 with MAPLer Julie Johnson Episode 3: Organizing 101 with MAPLer Julie Johnson Our guest for this episode is Julie Johnson, an organizer with well-over 5 years of organizing experience. She is also in the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership graduate program at Metro State and shares some of her infinite wisdom regarding the world of political and community organizing. 

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]]> James Berreth and Luke Boudewyns Buzzsprout-18836804 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3967 full false Episode 2: An Interview with Justin Shukuru Episode 2: An Interview with Justin Shukuru In our latest episode, I (James) sit down with Justin Shukuru, the young, ambitious entrepreneur who came from a refugee camp in Africa and has now written a book about his experiences. Written from a place of inspiration and hope, I Wasn't Invited, I Showed Up Anyway reads like a cross between an autobiography, a self-help manual, and the Book of Proverbs with many lessons to teach each and every one of us. 

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]]> In our latest episode, I (James) sit down with Justin Shukuru, the young, ambitious entrepreneur who came from a refugee camp in Africa and has now written a book about his experiences. Written from a place of inspiration and hope, I Wasn't Invited, I Showed Up Anyway reads like a cross between an autobiography, a self-help manual, and the Book of Proverbs with many lessons to teach each and every one of us. 

We hope you enjoy!

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]]> James Berreth and Luke Boudewyns Buzzsprout-18715164 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 2903 Justin Shukuru, James Berreth, Refugee, I Wasn't Invited I Showed Up Anyway, 1 2 full false Episode 1: The Introduction Episode 1: The Introduction In what is our very first episode of The Metroscope, Luke Boudewyns and James Berreth discuss how a small, independent student paper started its own podcast and what we hope for The Metroscope in the future. 

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]]> In what is our very first episode of The Metroscope, Luke Boudewyns and James Berreth discuss how a small, independent student paper started its own podcast and what we hope for The Metroscope in the future. 

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