Do you ever think about the ethics of your consumption choices? In this episode, three guests unpack how they think about the ethics of what they consume and what it means to live in an inherently unethical world. Guests: Olivia O'Leary (1:30), Desiree Farnal (13:10), and Geena Guttierez (27:00) What did you think of the episode? Follow us on Faceb…

Welcome to a new season of Unpack That! In this episode, we're unpacking "liberation." What does liberation have to do with joy, representation, social justice? Does refusing to move out of the way on the sidewalk count as an act of liberation? Is imagination a skill? Find out in this episode. Guests: Zoraida Ingles (1:42), Natalie Asalgado (6:00),…

In this episode, we discuss problematic faves and what makes it so hard (or easy!) to let go of the people and institutions that don't necessarily line up with our values. Resources mentioned: Buzzfeed News article "Will Time Ever Be Up For Abusive Men In Hip Hop?" NPR's podcast Planet Money episode "Blacklisted In China" about the country's experi…

Welcome to season 2 of Unpack That! In this episode, we discuss the phrase "people of color" and what it means to us. Is it helpful or not? Who identifies most readily as a person of color? Come learn with us. Resources mentioned: NYT's podcast Still Processing episode "Asian Americans Talk About Racism, and We Listen" "The Journey From 'Colored' T…

In this segment, we discuss what it means to take care of ourselves. Resources mentioned: NYT's Still Processing episode "We Take Care of Ourselves in Trump's America" The meditation app: Calm (NYU students get premium for free at calm.com/nyu) Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast! Tweet us @unpackthatgps! Check out our Tumblr content at unpack…

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