Insight with Jon Du Pre

- Season 1

(2011)

Host Jon Du Pre and guest Robert Ridge, a social psychologist, explore motivations and triggers for aggressive behavior in humans.

New York Times bestselling author of the "Fablehaven" series, Brandon Mull, opened up to Insight's host, Jon Du Pre, about writing fantasy literature and about his new series "Beyonders."

Insight goes on location to the 2011 American Mothers National Convention. Jon Du Pre interviews the Mother of the Year, Ernestine Allen, and the Young Mother of the Year, Shawni Pothier. In the last fifty years the mother's role has shifted in our society. Du Pre discusses with Allen and Pothier what some of those changes are and how to embrace being a mother in the 21st Century. Being a mom today is tough, and Allen and Pothier tell Du Pre how they enjoy the job while still dealing with the challenges that face them daily. In this episode they share their wisdom and...

Jon Du Pre interviews John Gray, author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus." They discuss relationships and how couples often blame their partners for their high amounts of stress.

Forest fire expert and BYU professor Tom Fletcher discusses his in-lab wildfire research with Jon Du Pre. Through simulating wildfires on a small laboratory scale, Fletcher and his team can get insight into how forest fires burn and spread, providing the U.S. Forest Service with information on how to better fight the flames.

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Jon gets the whole truth on whole foods with nutritional scientist Tory Parker. He learns the benefits of eating whole foods, compares the value of organic foods to that of processed food, and reviews ways to fit whole foods into your diet.

Jon Du Pre discusses the changing dynamic of Congress over the last century with BYU political science professors Quin Monson and Chris Karpowitz.

Jon Du Pre discusses the risks of technology with BYU computer science professor Charles Knutson and learn how to protect your children from the dangers of cyberspace.

Jon Du Pre explores the latest advances in energy efficiency and environmental conservation. He finds that these developments allow homes and offices to heat and cool themselves at a fraction of the traditional cost and save valuable natural resources as well.

Jon talks with experts from the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center and discuss the effects of autism and how to treat the disorder.

Jon talks with experts from the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) to discuss the effects of Asperger's Syndrome and how to help children with autism transition to adulthood.

Jon discusses Shakespeare's modern-age appeal with Utah Shakespeare Festival founder Fred C. Adams and education director Michael Bahr.

Du Pre and Dr. Erin Bigler discuss the difficulties in diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injury and the lack of adequate treatment and long-term rehabilitation.

Du Pre and Carolina Núñez discuss the legal rights of immigrant workers, including legislation, reform, and the economic ramifications of undocumented immigration.

In honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Jon examines the impact this tragedy had on America and the world.

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Notre Dame's and BYU's athletic directors discuss with Jon the advantages and disadvantages of their football teams playing as independents.

Du Pre discusses the nature of human trafficking in the 21st century with FBI agents Matt Miller and Nancy Person and discovers what you can do to protect your families and neighborhoods.

Insight's Jon Du Pre and the Ambassador of Morocco to the United States discuss what the Arab Spring movement means to a centuries old kingdom in the Arab world.

Jon Du Pre reviews the recent "Arab Spring" movement in the Middle East and discuss the possibility of democracy in that region.

Host Jon Du Pre and guests David Magleby and Michael Hendron look at the power plays on Capitol Hill and the capital markets evident during the negotiations to escape default on US government obligations.

Jon Du Pre talks with a neuropsychologist and a neuropsychiatrist about the diagnosis and treatment of children with anxiety and mood and behavioral disorders.