Mar 3, 202558 minS3
<p>In this episode of The Welcome Table, Max Gaston sits down with Liz Bodamer, Senior Director of Research at the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), to explore the evolving landscape of law school admissions and the...
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The Welcome Table with Max Gaston
Hosted by Max Gaston · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Inspired by the old Negro spiritual that became an anthem of faith-driven activism and a call for justice and belonging during the civil rights movement, The Welcome Table symbolizes an inviting space where all voices are heard, valued, and engaged in meaningful dialogue. This podcast brings together inspiring individuals to explore the critical issues shaping law, justice, and belonging in our communities today. Through thought-provoking conversations, host Max Gaston, Director of Dignity, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity at Notre Dame Law School, fosters understanding, challenges assumptions, and illuminates the intersections of fairness, dignity, and solidarity in our workplaces, institutions, legal system, and daily lives. Rooted in a deep respect for identity and experience, The Welcome Table is more than just a podcast—it’s an open invitation. A call to pull up a chair, listen, and take part in conversations that shape our shared humanity.
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What is The Welcome Table with Max Gaston about?
Inspired by the old Negro spiritual that became an anthem of faith-driven activism and a call for justice and belonging during the civil rights movement, The Welcome Table symbolizes an inviting space where all voices are heard, valued, and engaged in meaningful dialogue.
Who hosts The Welcome Table with Max Gaston?
The Welcome Table with Max Gaston is hosted by Max Gaston. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
What has The Welcome Table with Max Gaston covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Future of Law School Admissions: Insights from LSAC’s 2024 Knowledge Report" (3 March 2025, 58 minutes), "Beyond Black: Exploring Diversity Within the Black Experience" (11 February 2025, 59 minutes), and "Protecting Law Clerks from Harassment" (2 December 2024, 53 minutes).
How often does The Welcome Table with Max Gaston publish?
The Welcome Table with Max Gaston publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 27 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Welcome Table with Max Gaston?
Booking probability for The Welcome Table with Max Gaston is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Welcome Table with Max Gaston requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Welcome Table with Max Gaston's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Welcome Table with Max Gaston are Law & Legal Services and Universities & Colleges. The Welcome Table with Max Gaston has an education audience.
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Max Gaston hosts The Welcome Table with Max Gaston, an education podcast with 27 episodes published.
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The Danger of Racial Color Blindness
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Recent guests
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Aliza Shatzman
President and Co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project, The Legal Accountability Project
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Leah Rothstein
author of "Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law"
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Richard Rothstein
Research Associate, Economic Policy Institute
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Jemar Tisby
New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, public historian, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective
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