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(2016/01/29) The trouble with extreme wealth inequality (Economics) (Repost)
Edition #986 Today we take a look at the case against extreme wealth inequality and not just from an economic justice perspective. Extreme wealth inequality leads to more social ills and destabilization than you probably ever guessed Be part of...
(2016/07/01) Independence Day, but only for some (Racism)
Edition #1026 Today we take a look at the history of racial oppression in America from slavery to Jim Crow to The New Jim Crow Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a...
(2016/06/28) Gods, guns and gays (Orlando Massacre)
Edition #1025 Today we take a look at the continued responses to the Orlando massacre encompassing arguments over islamophobia, homophobia and gun control legislation Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...
(2016/06/24) Privilege and injustice: A case study (Rape Culture)
Edition #1024 Today we take a look primarily at the case of Brock Turner’s triple-felony sexual assault conviction, the pitifully short sentence he received and what all of it says about how our society deals with rape and sexual assault Be part of...
(2016/06/21) What drives hateful violence (Orlando Massacre)
Edition #1023 Today we take a look at the myriad driving factors that can combine to drive a person to commit an act of violence such as the Orlando Massacre as well as a variety of reactions to the shooting Be part of the show! Leave a message at...
(2016/06/17) Death of The Greatest (Muhammad Ali)
Edition #1022 Today we take a look at the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: Muhammad Ali on...
(2016/06/14) A right delayed is a right denied (Reproductive Rights)
Edition #1021 Today we take a look at the assault on the right to reproductive health care from the state houses down to the sidewalks in front of the clinics Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...
(2016/06/10) The damage we’re doing (Anti-Trans Legislation)
Edition #1020 Today we take a look at the ongoing struggle to secure civil rights equality for trans people in states that are determined to stoke bigotry based on ignorance and fear Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....
(2016/06/07) We need a system for everyone (Economics of Racism and Sexism)
Edition #1019 Today we take a look at the ways in which racism and sexism are inextricably linked to matters of economic justice for all, even those who benefit in many ways from those systems of inequality Be part of the show! Leave a message...
(2016/06/03) In the shadow of slavery (Racism)
Edition #1018 Today we take a look at the structures of racism in the US, who put them there, the problems they cause and what we might do to dismantle them Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...