Best Black Is Transnational Podcasts (2024)

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S5E18 (Season Finale)- "Where do we go from here??" 22:37

8d ago22:37

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This is the season finale episode. Short and sweet. Dr. Ibe-Lamaberts reflects on the season, shares his thoughts on the state of Black transnationalism along with his vision and hopes for the next season. Thanks to all our guest and listeners for your support this season. Can't wait until the next. Visit us at www.blacktransnational.com…

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Dr Juliet Hooker on Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss, language and social justice, democracy, and killings by the police in the US 1:04:16

8d ago1:04:16

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr Juliet Hooker discuss her book Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss, language and social justice, democracy, and killings by the police in the US Who is Juliet? Juliet Hooker is the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science at Brown University, where she teache…

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Episode 5.15: Bonds Beyond Borders: Affect and Memory in the Yugoslav People's Army 51:32

29d ago51:32

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TANJA PETROVIĆ, principal research associate at the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, discusses her recent book Utopia in Uniform: Affective Afterlives of the Yugoslav People's Army. Moderated by RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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Dr. Yasmin Gunaratnam on transnational dying, end-of-life care, being a carer, education with end-of-life-care professionals, art methods, anti-colonial death studies, genocide, yoga, and ADHD 1:35:31

1M ago1:35:31

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In this episode, hear Yasmin Gunaratnam discuss transnational dying and end-of-life care in cities, ethnography, being a carer, writing, education with end-of-life-care professionals, artful risky care, using art methods in social sciences research, palliative art, hospitality, migration and death, an anti-colonial death studies and climate crisis,…

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Episode 5.14: Professor Anne Norton on Wild Democracy 51:06

1M ago51:06

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ANNE NORTON, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses her book Wild Democracy: Anarchy, Courage, and Ruling the Law with moderator and Penn alumnus JOSHUA ROSE.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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Episode 5.13: The Erosion of Democracy: Dr. Robin S. Brooks on Democratic Backsliding 38:27

1M ago38:27

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DR. ROBIN S. BROOKS, career diplomat and former Special Advisor to the Vice President for Europe, Russia, Multilateral Affairs, and Democracy, delves into the intricacies of democracy. The discussion explores the pivotal role of elections and the alarming phenomenon of democratic backsliding, particularly evident in ex-Soviet States. Dr. Brooks she…

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Episode 5.12: Rep Mikie Sherrill on Whether the Bipartisan Consensus on Foreign Policy Will Hold and on Threats to American Democracy 32:07

1M ago32:07

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This episode focuses on the recent passage of a foreign aid package by the House of Representatives, which includes aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The delay in passing the bill raised concerns about America's reliability in fulfilling its international commitments. The episode explores how partisan divides are reshaping views on foreign policy…

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S5E17- "Pressed for Success": Healthy Haven's Journey w/ Stacy Appiah & Patricia Bonsu 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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On this penultimate episode of Season 5, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by Stacey Appiah and Patricia Bonsu, the dynamic duo behind Healthy Haven. Dive into a refreshing conversation as we explore their transnational connections to Ghana and how it influences the creation of their cold-pressed juices. We discuss the story behind Healthy Haven, a Ghanai…

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Episode 5.11: Rhiana Gunn-Wright on Climate Policy: From Ideals to Action 44:34

2M ago44:34

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AUDREY JAQUISS interviews RHIANA GUNN-WRIGHT, Climate Policy Director of the Roosevelt Institute. They delve into discussions on the intersection of climate policy with issues such as white supremacy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and economic concerns. Gunn-Wright explores the importance of universality in climate policy and strategies for na…

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M. F. (Mike) Alvarez on suicide, mental health and illness, the ethics of autoethnography, fine art, reflexive writing, creative writing, interdisciplinarity and biases in suicidolodgy and the academy 59:51

2M ago59:51

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear M.F. (Mike) Alvarez onsuicide, mental health and illness, autoethnography, fine art, reflexive writing, creative writing, interdisciplinarity and biases in the academy Who is M.F. Alvarez? M. F. (Mike) Alvarez is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of New Hampshire inDurham, USA. He…

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Episode 5.10: Disinformation is a Threat to Democracy Says Barbara McQuade 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Barbara McQuade, a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, discusses her new book Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. Barbara argues disinformation is a threat to democracy. However, the larger threat is not from foreign adversaries, but those within the country who use disinformation for political gain. Still, the even larg…

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S5E16- "Staples of Identity": Navigating Blackness and Transnationalism with Justin Staples 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

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On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by Mr. Justin Staples, former NFL Player and current president of the Chicago chapter of the NFL Players Association. Dive into an insightful conversation as they explore Justin's experiences, cultural identity, and how his time in the locker room has shaped his perception of Blackness and transnational c…

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Clare Hogan on death anxiety, breath work, transpersonal psychology, performing death, death cafes and seeing death as an adventure and gateway to more life. 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear author and vocal coach Clare Hogan discuss death anxiety, breath work, transpersonal psychology, performing death, death cafes and seeing death as anadventure and gateway to more life. Who is Clare? After completing her GMus at the Royal Northern College of Music, Clare went on to do a Masters by Resea…

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Episode 5.9: Why is the Immigration System Broken? Jonathan Blitzer on How American Foreign Policy in Central America Created a Crisis 54:10

4M ago54:10

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JONATHAN BLITZER, staff writer at The New Yorker, discusses his recent book Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis. According to Blitzer, immigration policy happens at the intersection of international relations and domestic politics. In this episode, he uses personal stories to help explain his…

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S5E15- "Culture & Masculinity: Faith, Fatherhood & Feelings" w/ Claude King 1:22:43

4M ago1:22:43

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Dive into a thought-provoking conversation on the latest episode of "My Black is Transnational" as Dr. Ibe-Lamberts explores the intricate dynamics of culture and masculinity with psychotherapist and mental health advocate, Claude King. Claude shares insights into his upbringing and background, shedding light on the interplay between intra-racial c…

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Episode 5.8: Unveiling Anti-Blackness: A Transnational Dialogue 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Join Secretary MARCIA LIMA and Penn Professor MICHAEL G. HANCHARD in a candid conversation on the pervasive nature of anti-blackness in Brazil and the United States. Lima currently serves as the Secretary of Affirmative Action Policies and Combatting and Overcoming Racism at the Ministry of Racial Equality in Brazil. This conversation examines para…

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Professor Lucy Easthope on disaster recovery, emergency planning, risk, the Grenfell and Hillsborough disasters in the UK, humanitarian disasters, pregnancy loss, hope and wellbeing 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear Professor Lucy Easthope discuss disaster recovery, emergency planning, risk, the Grenfell and Hillsborough disasters in the UK, humanitarian disasters, pregnancy loss, hope and wellbeing. Who is Lucy? Lucy Easthope is a UK expert and adviser on emergency planning and disaster recovery. She is a Profess…

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Episode 5.7: Powering Progress: Navigating Energy Justice with Benjamin Sovacool 27:43

4M ago27:43

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Interviewer: AUDREY JAQUISS. Director of the Institute for Global Sustainability and Professor at Boston University, BENJAMIN SOVACOOL, delves into the crucial concept of energy justice. Sovacool unravels its definition and examines the demographics and locations where it is most pertinent. Distinguishing energy justice from climate or environmenta…

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S5E14- "Threads of Ambition" with Marilyn Adibu 1:08:56

5M ago1:08:56

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On this episode, embark on a captivating journey into entrepreneurship with Ms. Marilyn Adibu as she engages in a rich, insightful conversation with host, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts. Marilyn, a healthcare consultant turned creator of the M.Y.A.A Bridal Party Collection, shares the intricate threads of her Ghanaian-American background that have woven into her…

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S5E13- "Sculpted by Culture: Weight Loss with African Eats!" w/ Bryanne Hackman 53:23

5M ago53:23

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On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts chats with Ms. Bryanne Hackman, founder of Best Body Africa. Born in Ghana and now in the UK, Bryanne shares her journey of discovering the health benefits of African traditional foods. Explore the fusion of taste and wellness, as we unveil the secrets behind incorporating these culinary treasures into modern dieta…

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Professor Ann Luce on suicide, the ethical reporting of suicide, suicide prevention, the Bridgend suicides, emotional labour in research self-care, and living with post-Covid complications 1:22:47

5M ago1:22:47

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Professor Ann Luce on suicide, the ethical reporting of suicide, suicide prevention, the Bridgend suicides, emotional labour in research self-care, and living with post-Covid complications and long Covid. Who is Ann? Dr. Ann Luce is a Professor of Journalism and Health Communication at Bournemouth Uni…

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Episode 5.6: Liberalism in Dark Times: A Conversation with Professor Joshua Cherniss 39:26

6M ago39:26

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Interviewer: JOSHUA ROSE. Associate Professor at Georgetown University, JOSHUA CHERNISS, explores the dynamic relationship between diversity of thought and democracy, acknowledging it as both a core element of democracy's existence while also a significant challenge to its sustenance. He challenges the assumption that democracy will endure, emphasi…

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Episode 5.5: Navigating Justice: A Day in the Life of Assistant District Attorney Helena von Nagy 54:11

6M ago54:11

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Interviewer: JOSHUA ROSE. Philadelphia is a city grappling with complex dynamics surrounding policing, criminality, and a commitment to rehabilitation. HELENA VON NAGY, an Assistant District Attorney in the Municipal Court, delves into the intricacies of Philadelphia's criminal justice system, narrating her day-to-day experiences working at the hea…

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S5E12- "Love, Life and..Genital Cutting?" with Dr. Jessica Puri 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

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In this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts meets with Dr. Jessica Puri. She shares her unique story, navigating the intersection of cultures in her marriage to an African American partner. But the narrative doesn't stop there – they delve into her compelling research on the profound impact of female genital cutting among African immigrant women, shedding li…

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S5E11- "Transcending Borders" w/ Molly Jansen 53:25

6M ago53:25

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In this episode, we are thrilled to have Molly Jansen, the CEO of Afripods, a groundbreaking pan-African podcast hosting platform, on board. Molly shares her captivating transnational journey, recounting her move from the United States to the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya. Join us as we delve into Molly's story, exploring the inspiration behind Af…

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Difficult Death, Dying and the Dead in Media and Culture 1:13:05

6M ago1:13:05

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What's the episode about? This episode accompanies the edited collection Difficult Death, Dying and the Dead in Media and Culture edited by Sharon Coleclough and podcast hosts Bethan Michael-Fox and Renske Visser. In it you will find a discussion between the editors and an interview with the author of the foreword, Professor Ruth Penfold-Mounce, as…

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Dr Christopher Hood on the world’s largest single plane crash, memorials, disasters, Japan and Japanese memorial cultures, writing fiction, plane crashes, mental health and suicide in academia 1:37:10

6M ago1:37:10

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear Dr Christopher Hood discuss the world’s largest single plane crash, memorials, disasters, Japan and Japanese memorial cultures, writing fiction, plane crashes, mental health and academia, suicide and academia, and much more! Who is Chris? Christopher Hood is a Reader in Japanese Studies at Cardiff Univ…

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S5E10 - Running the Race Together: African Americans and the Diaspora in Sports w/ Tony Gill 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

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Join us in this episode as Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by Tony Gill, Producer at NBC Sports Chicago and The Ringer, as they take a deep dive into a conversation about culture, identity, family and sports. Tony discuss his personal identity as a son, husband and father to be. They also discuss Black athletes, from the African continent to the United …

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Poetry of Transnational Immigration: Phan Nhiên Hạo’s Reading 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

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In this episode of Crossroads, Dr Kanjana Thepboriruk speaks with Phan Nhiên Hạo about his experience as an immigrant from Vietnam translating into his poetic works and existing between two cultures and languages. Hao Phan (Phan Nhiên Hạo) is the Curator of the Southeast Asia library collection at Northern Illinois University and a published poet. …

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Foluke Taylor on Black feminist writing and the permission to write (and think) differently, the limits of decolonisation, citational practices, therapy, language, grief, and more! 1:16:58

7M ago1:16:58

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Foluke Taylor discuss writing and the permission to write (and think) differently, the limits of decolonisation, citational practices, therapy, language, grief, biomythography, creatique, different pathways in reading and what ‘we’ should and shouldn’t read, empathy, therapy, the power of not knowing,…

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Episode 5.4: Truth and Transparency: Navigating Virginia's 2023 Elections - Josh Stanfield 50:41

7M ago50:41

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Interviewer: MATTHEW BERKMAN. On the cusp of a crucial election for Virginia, political activist JOSH STANFIELD discusses the stakes in his second AMC podcast appearance in an interview with political scientist Matthew Berkman. With this being the first legislative election for both Congressional chambers under new maps designed after the 2020 cens…

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Episode 5.3: Bringing Possibility Back In: Political Hope in Theory and Practice – Loren Goldman 59:52

8M ago59:52

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Interviewer: JOSHUA ROSE. In his recent book, The Principle of Political Hope, political theorist LOREN GOLDMAN attempts to avoid the sense of inevitability that creeps into political thought, either as optimistic faith in unstoppable progress or pessimistic despair at a broken world. Engaging with thinkers such as Immanuel Kant, Ernst Bloch, Charl…

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“Turning Land into Capital: Development and Dispossession in the Mekong Region” 1:04:32

8M ago1:04:32

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Dr Kanjana Thepboriruk sits down with Dr Michael Dwyer to talk aboutstate reversals of earlier agrarian reforms in Southeast Asia that have rolled back “land-to-the-tiller” policies created in the wake of Cold War–era revolutions. They disucss this trend, marked by increased land concentration and the promotion of export-oriented agribusiness at th…

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S5E9- "Harmonizing Roots and Rhythms" w/Boyillinois 1:09:54

8M ago1:09:54

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The Second Half of Season 5 begins!! In this latest episode, we dive deep into the fascinating transnational connections with artist William Dalton, also known as Boyillinois.He shares his journey, from forming lasting friendships in college that span the globe, to the profound reconnection with his Haitian heritage. Discover his unique perspective…

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Angeline Morrison at the 2023 Falmouth University Haunted Landscapes conference on voicing Black British ancestors through music, folk music and death, sorrow songs and more! 1:22:19

9M ago1:22:19

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Angeline Morrison at the 2023 Falmouth University Haunted Landscapes conference on voicing Black British ancestors through music, folk music and death, W. E. B. Du Bois and sorrow songs, unregistered lives, the stories of Frances Elizabeth Johnson and Caesar, a formerly enslaved African buried in Hart…

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Episode 5.2: The End of Greenwashing? How Two California Bills Promote Climate Accountability – Michael Gerrard and Eric Orts 42:32

9M ago42:32

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Interviewer: AUDREY JAQUISS. The California legislature has passed two bills, now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsome’s signature, that potentially open up a new frontier in environmental law and climate action. As law professor MICHAEL GERRARD and Wharton professor ERIC ORTS explain, SB 253 would require that companies disclose their carbon emissions,…

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Episode 5.1: The Majority-World Experience of A.I. – Rigoberto Lara Guzmán and Ranjit Singh 34:47

9M ago34:47

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Interviewer: KIM FERNANDES. Our perspective on emerging technology such as A.I. is often future-oriented and technocratic, focused on how its design features might someday transform the world – and, above all, the advanced economies of the world – in ways wanted and unwanted. In their work at the Data & Society Institute, RIGOBERTO LARA GUZMÁN and …

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Ru Callender on funerals, radical undertaking, eco-funerals, green undertaking, bereavement, grief and loss 1:02:30

10M ago1:02:30

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What's the episode about?In this episode, hear Ru Callender discuss funerals, radical undertaking, eco-funerals, green undertaking, bereavement, grief and loss. Who is Ru? Ru Callender is author of the book What Remains? Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking. He was moved to become an undertaker through his experience of bereavement and its …

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Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes at DORS6 Conference 2023, horror studies, the Gothic, graveyards, body horror, trauma, film, English lit, experiencing a transient ischaemic attack, plus conference highlights! 1:52:24

11M ago1:52:24

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What's the episode about? Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes on horror studies, the Gothic, graveyards and death, body horror, horror and trauma, film, TV and English Literature and experiencing a transient ischaemic attack, plus highlights from the Death Online Research Symposium (DORS) conference 2023! Who is Xavier? Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes is Reader in Engli…

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Season 5: First Half Wrap-up 3:34

10M ago3:34

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We're splitting Season 5 into two halves. We will continue with the second half of the season in the Fall. See you then and thanks for your support!

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S5E8- "Concrete Pastures are Transnational!" Featuring Nancy Mulemwa Siisii of Concrete Pastures Podcast 1:31:15

11M ago1:31:15

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It’s another crossover episode!! We’re joined by Nancy Mulemwa Siisii, host of the Concrete Pastures Podcast. Both hosts of the shows interview each other and share their immigrant experiences and how if inspired the creation of their platforms. Nancy shares about leaving Zambia and how she’s maintained her connection to Zambia after resettling. Sh…

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Professor Tony Walter and the 2023 University of Bath CDAS conference on innovation, climate and ecological emergency, mass mortality, grief, loss and social change 1:30:39

12M ago1:30:39

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In this episode, hear Professor Tony Walter at the 2023 University of Bath CDAS conference on innovation, climate and ecological emergency, mass mortality, grief, loss and social change, as well as highlights from the conference! Who is Tony? Tony Walter is a sociologist and Emeritus Professor of Death Studies at the University of Bath, UK. His mos…

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Special Episode- African D.A.D: Celebrating African Immigrant Fathers Abroad (In Collaboration with Pansa Pansa Podcast, More Sibyl Podcast, and Concrete Pastures Podcast) 2:04:56

11M ago2:04:56

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Join us for a special episode in collaboration with the Pansa Pansa Podcast, More Sibyl Podcast, and Concrete Pastures Podcast, as we honor African immigrant fathers living abroad. Experience an extraordinary evening of insightful discussions, captivating storytelling, and meaningful connections as we delve into the joys and challenges of fatherhoo…

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Dr Caroline Bennett on the Cambodian Genocide, mass graves, human remains, DNA identification, anthropology and ethnography 1:13:58

1y ago1:13:58

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Dr. Caroline Bennett on the Cambodian Genocide, mass graves, the Khmer Rouge regime, the identification of bodies, DNA identification, human remains, genocide research, anthropology, ethnography, notions of haunting, karma, post-genocide and getting involved in research into genocide. Caroline Bennett is a socio-cultural anthropologist, who works o…

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S5E7- "Little Island, Big Expectations" with Dr. Shanna Stephen 1:08:38

1y ago1:08:38

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On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts sits down with Dr. Shanna Stephen, a second-gen St. Lucian pediatrician based in South Florida. She shares her cultural journey, the influence of being the oldest daughter, her passion for patient advocacy, and her love for travel with her partner. Discover how her heritage and experiences have shaped her both pers…

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Episode 4.15: The Debt Ceiling Crisis: Is There a Plan B? – Eric Orts 39:47

1y ago39:47

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Interviewer: MATTHEW BERKMAN. In a repeat of the debt-ceiling crisis of the Obama years, House Republicans are threatening to maintain the current $31-trillion limit on borrowing by the federal government, thus raising the specter of imminent default. Wharton Professor ERIC ORTS, in a return to the podcast, worries that this time Republican brinksm…

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Episode 4.14: Beyond the Moment of Protest: Can Social Movements Be More Robust Than the Systems They Oppose? – Rachel Kuo 36:51

1y ago36:51

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Interviewer: RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN. Social justice movements are often defined by high-visibility moments that succeed in crystallizing new attitudes and enlarging the scope of national debate. What often follows, as media scholar and activist RACHEL KUO explores in her work, is a slow death by a thousand cuts: co-optation, backlash, internal discord…

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Dr Hazel Marzetti on suicide, LBGT+ mental health, suicide in/as politics, qualitative health research and critical suicide studies 1:13:23

1y ago1:13:23

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Hazel Marzetti discuss suicide, LBGT+ mental health, suicide in/as politics, qualitative health research and critical suicide studies as well as collective care and peer support in death studies research. Who is Hazel? Hazel Marzetti is a post-doctoral Research Associate in the University of Edinb…

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