Best Can You Hear Us Podcasts (2024)

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Final Reflections of Can You Hear Us?: A Conversation with Madiera and Mónica 53:13

13d ago53:13

53:13

In the final episode of Can You Hear Us?, the CYHU team hosts Madiera and Mónica in discussing the evolution of the podcast and their final reflections on the field of international development, both as an area of study and as portrayed through the podcast; their experiences with mentorship and community building; and the camaraderie they've develo…

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Soumya Dabriwal: Menstrual Hygiene, Social Impact and Entrepreneurship 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

In today’s episode Can You Hear Us?, is joined by Soumya Dabriwal; menstrual hygiene advocate, social entrepreneur and Founder of Project Baala - a menstrual health solutions provider with the sole aim of ending period poverty and illiteracy. Since 2018, Baala has provided 2.4 million reusable pads, conducted over 6,500 awareness workshops benefiti…

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So We Heard: Renushi on Gender, Education and International Development 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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Diversity and Representation in Collegiate Sororities 23:15

4M ago23:15

23:15

Guests: Rachel Ferris, Uma VoletyBy Logan Vitagliano, Helen Moseley, Maddie Lemmon

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Andrea Ho a discussion on: US modern histographies, the carceral state and Indigenous Self-Determination 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

In today’s episode of Can You Hear Us?, sits down with Andrea Ho, a PhD student specialising in Modern U.S. history at Yale University, a Canadian Fellow at the Organisation of American States, and an activist both on and off campus. She focuses her research on ‘building upon existing community partnership with Indigenous communities and local advo…

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Asian Americans in Collegiate Sports 16:24

4M ago16:24

16:24

Guest: Cory ShinoharaBy Madison Sokolik, Julia Knower, Violet Palmer

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Behind the Baseline: Black Women in Tennis 25:52

4M ago25:52

25:52

Guest: Abbey ForbesBy Carson Tanguilig, Noah Bryant-Hooper, Sara McClure

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So We Heard: Noura Discusses Food Maps as a Decolonial Feminist Research Methodology 26:54

4M ago26:54

26:54

Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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Black Women in Photography 24:51

4M ago24:51

24:51

Guests: Alexis Gardner, Ashleigh Crawley, J'Sha GiftBy Kamryn Hailey, Ira Wilder, Sydney Ross

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Representation of Women 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

Guest; Joy GoodwinBy Carolyn Farag, Oliva Jarman, Maya Johnson

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Black Women Pioneered Many Different Genres of Music, but Get Recognized the Least 23:26

5M ago23:26

23:26

Guests: Mballa Mendouga, Essence LaTaliaBy Brendan Hillard, Krista Nichols, Taylor Rose

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LGBTQ+ Representation in Music 23:20

5M ago23:20

23:20

Guest: Andrew PrevatteBy Marisol Nugent, Croft McLean

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Hidden Harmonies: The Influence of Minority Cultures in Popular Music Genres 29:48

5M ago29:48

29:48

Guests: Aditya, Stephen Anderson, Ken WeissBy Lauren Cmiel, Frances Hogshead, Ella Grace Wolfe

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So We Heard: Doris Discusses Social Policy and China's Three-Child Policy (Part 2) 17:41

8M ago17:41

17:41

Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Doris Discusses Social Policy and China's Three-Child Policy (Part 1) 22:49

8M ago22:49

22:49

Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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Pioneering the Playbook: Women at the Helm 22:56

8M ago22:56

22:56

Guest Erin MatsonBy Caroline Landry, Rebecca Rivette

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The Humanitarian Development Nexus, Urban revitalization and Life in Academia: A Conversation with Lama Tawakkol 1:17:25

9M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

In season 4’s debut episode Can You Hear Us?, sits down with Dr. Lama Tawakkol, Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics at the University of Manchester to talk about everything from her research on the Humanitarian Development Nexus in Jordan and Lebanon to her appreciation for definitions and Cairo’s urban revitalization!…

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Love Unscripted: Dissecting Diversity in Dating Shows 24:10

9M ago24:10

24:10

Guests Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig Ineye KomoniboBy Justilyn Lavapie, Sofia Casini, Joann Obioma

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Beyond the Dreamhouse: Decoding the Intersectionality of the Barbie Movie 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

This episode will discuss the 2023 Barbie movie. The team members explore how the public felt, the themes found in the film, and how we believe the movie could have been better or more inclusive. This episode is an overall critique the film from different perspectives since it was so popular amongst young adults and was featured heavily in the medi…

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Embracing All Bodies: A Conversation on Fatphobia with Dr. Hailey Otis 22:00

9M ago22:00

22:00

Guest, Dr. Hailey OtisBy Sophia Mandour, Ronan Brown, Ayla Turkmen

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Beyond Borders: Immigrant Perspectives on Assimilation and Media Impact 21:42

9M ago21:42

21:42

Guests include Tamu Lewis, Florisel Hernandez, and Carolyn WeekesBy Victoria Glasscock, Malana Johnson, Shiloh Williamson

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The Impact of Latin Music on the Diversity of Global Music 21:06

10M ago21:06

21:06

Guests David Garcia is a professor of music at UNC Chapel Hill specializing in the research of black and Latin music in the Americas. He is the director of UNC’s Cuban dance and salsa music ensemble, Charanga Carolina, and he has several distinguished published works relating to the origins and presence of Latin and black culture in popular music. …

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So We Heard: Monica Discusses Mentorship 25:24

10M ago25:24

25:24

Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Madiera and Ragini Discuss Gender-Based Violence 28:13

12M ago28:13

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Sanjana Discusses Children’s Welfare and Child-centric Development, part 2 16:48

1y ago16:48

16:48

In the second part of our two-part discussion on children’s welfare and child-centric development, host Ragin Puri (CYHU Assistant Producer) and Sanjana Sunder (CYHU Assistant Producer) explore the intersections between child-centric development and gender. They dive into how poverty can be passed from generation to generation, leading to intergene…

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Icons, success and BIWOC a candid conversation with Shrayana Battacharya 1:30:53

1+ y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

On this week’s episode of Can You Hear Us?, Monica and Ragini are joined by development economist and author Shrayana Bhattacharya. After completing her training from Delhi University and the Harvard Kennedy School, Shrayana worked on research projects with the Institute of Social Studies Trust, SEWA and Centre for Policy Research. At present, she …

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So We Heard: Sanjana explores children's welfare and child-centric development, part 1 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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Diversity and Inclusivity in Healthcare 20:32

1+ y ago20:32

20:32

This episode explores the disparities and discrimination within healthcare. We aim to show how unequal the American healthcare system is in terms of who gets treated and how, as well as accessibility. Our guest, Dr. Nori Comello, discusses how health can be framed to represent different identities better.…

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Media Coverage of Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Sports 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

By Megan Tillotson, Daniyah Khan, Julianna Barcela

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Representation of Female Athletes of Color within the Media 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

25:58

By Kai Hayes, Katie Vick, Jennifer Yu

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Diversity and Representation in Entertainment 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

This episode will focus on the authentic representation of different groups, what this looks like for different social communities, and what this means for the people that identify as members of those communities in the entertainment industry as a whole (fashion and workplace). Our team spoke to Clay Morris, the Editor-in-Chief of Coulture Magazine…

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Cancel Culture and what it means for the future of the Media 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

This episode will detail the pros and cons of Cancel Culture. Our team has a discussion with UNC senior, Kene Uwajeh, who is a Black content creator and dives into her experiences as a creator; the good, the bad, the ugly and most importantly, how she has dealt with cancel culture. We also discuss the unfairness that is shown to people of color in …

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Origins of Media Tropes 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

This episode will take a deep dive into a few different popular media tropes/stereotypes, where they come from, and the harm that they do. Media tropes don't just come out of nowhere, so we want to explore some of them and their origins, give examples, and discuss them further than they are often discussed. Our team speaks to Dr. Antonia Randolph a…

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So We Heard: Dana Dives into Commodification and Gendered Labour Practices 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

13:22

The Can You Hear Us Team is excited to Introduce So We Heard — an informal coffee chat series that, like Can You Hear Us, creates a space for black, indigenous women and femmes of color to discuss and understand anything related to international development without the pressure of having to sound intelligent while doing it. In the first episode, ho…

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How Changes in Texas Abortion Law Affects a Young Woman Professional Working in Austin 20:25

1+ y ago20:25

20:25

In June 2022, the Supreme Court overruled the landmark decision of Roe versus Wade. This decision eliminates the federal jurisdiction granting access and privacy to reproductive healthcare. Power is left entirely to state representatives to generate their legislatures deciding if they will permit limited, or any, reproductive access at all. This ep…

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Dualities in International Development a Conversation with Emonie Ayiwe 54:05

1+ y ago54:05

54:05

“Duality is a useful lens to have for International Development because if we are not aware of these dualities, how can we work on improving the system and eliminating them?” - Emonie This week on Can You Hear Us, Monica and Madeira discuss dualities in International Development alongside Emonie Ayiwe; a Finnish-Nigerian Luxembourger with a master'…

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Covert Sexism 19:57

1+ y ago19:57

19:57

This podcast is an explores the ways men receive messages saying they have to be manly enough, where those messages come from, and how we see it manifest in our society today. UNC student Zach Turnage offers perspectives on what it’s like to be a man on a daily basis, including the judgment he has faced for showing emotion from peers and the role o…

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African American Women in College sports 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

In the media, African American female collegiate athletes are underrepresented among their peers. This episode will examine the perspective and role of black women in college sports and sports administration, as well as their trials and triumphs. Our panel includes Dr. Deborah Stroman, Marlynn R. Jones, and Abbey Forbes. Their expertise in the indu…

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The Impact of Portrayals of Male and Female Athletes on Mental Health 18:11

1+ y ago18:11

18:11

Guests include UNC Chapel Hill Basketball Players Armando Bacot and Deja Kelly.By Pete Nance, Leaky Black

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Underrepresented Groups on Campus 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

20:33

This episode gives voice to non-traditional minority students who have returned to college, an often overlooked group for various reasons, including nationality, gender, race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic background, etc. People from this group experience marginalization from broader society, and in many cases, at institutions of higher learning, …

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College Curriculum: Mental Health 101 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

21:20

This episode explores the mental health of students on UNC's campus. Mental health challenges on campus come in various forms, such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and more. We look at how mental health is stigmatized and why it is vital to change these perceptions. An issue that hits very close to home for UNC students is the suicide tragedie…

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Meet the Team: A Conversation with Ragini, Sanjana and Doris 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

52:39

“International development encourages us to view the world as a ‘bigger picture’.” -Doris Huang “When we are talking about international development, we do need to be mindful of the fact that the reason inequalities exist is because they were created. If the west is prosperous, they did so at the cost of someone else not being prosperous.” - Ragini…

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The Britney Effect: The Rise and Fall of Hysterical Women in Media 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

21:34

In the past twenty years, we have seen a revolution of mass media in the United States. People used to only see celebrities on screens, on stage, or maybe at an award show. Today, fans are able to track every move of their favorite celebrities, and subsequently criticize every move. While the media has always discussed an actress's appearance or wh…

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Beauty and the Beast: Then and Now 19:55

2y ago19:55

19:55

Guest Liv Reilly discusses why representation matters in children’s movies, specifically Disney/Pixar movies. Reilly also describes how people find identity and inspiration from popular movies and how live-action reproductions should reflect the growing and changing era in which it is produced.By Allie Schreiber, PJ Morales, Molly Dashney

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Character Diversification in the Film Industry 23:00

2y ago23:00

23:00

Ariel, Annabeth Chase, and Snow White. What do all of these characters have in common? Disney opted to cast non-white actors for these upcoming roles, prompting backlash. Most namely, young Leah Jeffries, playing Annabeth Chase in the forthcoming Percy Jackson series, has had to deactivate from social media due to the outpouring of hate. Moreover, …

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Diversity in the Arts 20:48

2y ago20:48

20:48

Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sony Music Entertainment, discusses diversity within the music industry and record labels, as well as recruiting new talent in today's corporate landscape.By Akhilaa Lakshminathan, Molly Walsh, Lucy Smithwick

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S3E1 Arriving to America 23:41

2y ago23:41

23:41

We talk to Hannah Turner at Welcome House Raleigh--a temporary housing ministry for refugees and immigrants needing housing when they arrive in the US. Hannah discusses the common misconceptions about immigrants and refugees and the discrimination they face. She is knowledgeable about what immigrants and refugees go through when they come to Americ…