Best Religiously Literate Podcasts (2024)

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Emerging Leaders - Hannah Phillips: Compassionate Leadership 14:46

26m ago14:46

14:46

How can we create more compassionate leadership through more civil public discourse? We speak to Hannah Phillips to explore the importance of civility in politics, the role that gender plays, and the need for greater compassion in leadership.Hannah Phillips is a Consultant with The Jo Cox Foundation, PhD student at the University of Oxford, and alu…

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Democracy 101 - Mis-, Dis-, and Mal-information with Matteo Bergamini 30:05

28m ago30:05

30:05

Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Matteo Bergamini, Founder and CEO of Shout Out UK, about what mis-, dis-, and mal-information are, what issues arise because of false information, and what can be done to combat it.…

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Five Minutes With... Kurt Barling 4:59

7d ago4:59

4:59

In this episode of Five Minutes With... we speak to Kurt Barling, Professor of Journalism at Middlesex University and former BBC Special Correspondent. Kurt explores how we need to approach the challenges facing society, and how we can avoid polarisation in public discourse to find just responses.By Cumberland Lodge

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Masculinity And Gen Z Boys 58:55

11d ago58:55

58:55

A thought-provoking discussion recorded 28 June 2024, exploring the evolving landscape for Gen Z boys.Recent studies show significant divergence in views on gender among young people (16-19 years). While many Gen Zs embrace progressive beliefs, a considerable number of young men still feel pressured to conform to traditional roles and behaviours su…

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Emerging Leaders - Daniel Stone: Creating a Community 19:40

18d ago19:40

19:40

How can we create a space for diverse discussion in our local community? In this episode, Daniel Stone explores how he brought people from all walks of life together in conversation to build a network of people interested in sharing their wisdom with one another.Daniel Stone is the founder of the Birmingham-based charity, The Philosophers’ Yard, wh…

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Democracy 101 - Registering to Vote with Dr Ben Stanford 19:45

29d ago19:45

19:45

Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Dr Ben Stanford, Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University, on issues of voter registration and what you need to take with you to the polling station.…

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Five Minutes With... Amanda Gurruchaga 4:01

1M ago4:01

4:01

At our recent Dis/Mis-information and Young People workshop, we caught up with Amanda Gurruchaga from Shout Out UK, talking about the use of social media and how young people should be front and centre of any discussions around it.By Cumberland Lodge

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Emerging Leaders - Chanel Contos: Transforming Consent Education 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

How do we build from shared experiences to address past injustices and create national change for future generations? In this episode, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare Chanel Contos explores her work, its effect on the Australian curriculum, and the human impact of her work.Please be aware that the conversation contains s…

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Democracy 101 - What is Democracy? with Prof Alan Renwick 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge about giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Alan Renwick from The Constitution Unit at UCL to explore what it means to have a democratic system, what that looks like in the UK, and how we can influence our future.…

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Five Minutes With... Ben Lindsay 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

We are joined by CEO and Founder of Power the Fight Ben Lindsay to find out what he believes are the most important conversations we need to be having today and how young people can contribute to those conversations.We spoke to Ben at the launch of the new report, Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals. You can read and downl…

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Emerging Leaders - Lavinya Stennett: Black history in education 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

How do we hold onto a vision for change while meeting resistance at all levels? In this episode, Lavinya Stennett unpacks why Black history education deserves a permanent place in classrooms and beyond year-round.Lavinya is a writer, cultural educationalist, and Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum, who work to teach and support the teaching of …

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Five Minutes With... Alex Brocklehurst 4:39

3M ago4:39

4:39

In this episode of Five Minutes With... we speak to Alex Brocklehurst from Full Fact, the UK's independent fact checking authority. Alex talks about issues of disinformation and how we can empower young people to help combat its spread.By Cumberland Lodge

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Emerging Leaders - Sabah Choudhry: Authenticity in Journalism 17:02

3M ago17:02

17:02

What does it take to make a name for yourself in journalism? In this episode, Sabah Choudhry explores how the journalism industry is changing to allow for more authenticity and how being resilient and taking risks can lead to big rewards.Sabah is an award-winning multimedia journalist with experience in TV, radio and digital mediums. As a young Sky…

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Five Minutes With... Jess Phillips MP 7:15

4M ago7:15

7:15

In this episode, we speak to Jess Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley, to find out what she thinks are the most important conversations we should be having in society today, and how we can involve young people in those conversations.By Cumberland Lodge

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Dialogue & Debate: Civility in Politics 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

With guest speakers Hannah Phillips and Jess Phillips MP.Polarised and vitriolic debates are a problem for democracy, yet increasingly politicians and public officials are having to deal with intimidation and abuse – sometimes with tragic consequences. This is particularly an issue for women and those from minority backgrounds.With a general electi…

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Emerging Leaders - Dr Patricia O'Lynn: Personal Values in Leadership 11:58

4M ago11:58

11:58

In this episode, we speak to Dr Patricia O'Lynn, skilled researcher, political activist, education consultant and committee chair. Patricia was also the first female member of the Northern Irish Assembly for the constituency of North Antrim and is an alum of the Cumberland Lodge Fellowship scheme.By Cumberland Lodge

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Five Minutes With... Stephanie Boyce 4:28

5M ago4:28

4:28

In this episode of Five Minutes With... we are joined by the first person of colour to become the President of the Law Society of England and Wales I. Stephanie Boyce to find out what she thinks the most important conversations we should be having today are.By Cumberland Lodge

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Emerging Leaders - Dr Alex Blower: Working Class Boys 11:59

5M ago11:59

11:59

In this episode of our Emerging Leaders podcast, we speak to founder of Boys Impact and Cumberland Lodge Fellowship alum Dr Alex Blower. We discuss his background, the obstacles he had to overcome, and his work now, empowering working class boys.You can find out more about our work to help young people develop ethical leadership skills here.You can…

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Five Minutes With... Ria Lina 4:34

6M ago4:34

4:34

In the first episode of Five Minutes With... we speak to comedian Ria Lina to find out what she thinks are the most important conversations we should be having in society today.By Cumberland Lodge

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Emerging Leaders - Birdgirl: Conservation and Activism 11:00

6M ago11:00

11:00

In the first episode of our Emerging Leaders podcast, we speak to Dr Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Birdgirl, about what motivates her work in conservation and advice for young people wanting to get involved with social activism.By Cumberland Lodge

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#29 - He's Still Addicted (Literally Call an Ambulance) 1:01:44

11M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

The boys sit down and hash out some past grievances, address V's Baldur's Gate addiction for the upteenth time, and talk about future goals and deadlines for Cosmic Delirium, the sci-fi ttrpg they have been hard at work at. (This is Mark, everyone review bomb Baldur's Gate so they can take it off the internet and ban it everywhere I can't film anot…

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#28 - V Develops a Crippling Baldur's Gate Addiction (Genuinely Concerning) 2:09:07

11M ago2:09:07

2:09:07

Somebody help this man CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdelirium.com/ Danny DeVito’s WIKI page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_DeVitoBy Mark & V

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#27 - The Mean Green Absolute Units of 40k, the Orks 1:10:39

1y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Oi (grabs you by the scruff), si' ya bo'om down, an' lis'en up, git. Today we'z talkin' abou' Orks. 'bou' Bad Moonz, Odd boiz, an' gretchinz. 'bou 'ow to have yaself a propah foight. You want shome? CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdeliri…

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#26 - Tzeentch, the Founder of QAnon 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

The boys sit down to talk about the greatest conspiracy theorist to ever exist, the Pyramid-Daddy, the Plot Enjoyer, the Weaver of Increasingly-Inconceivable-Plots-That-Seem-Like-Madness-Untill-They-Pay-Off. Today, we're talkin' Tzeentch. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.c…

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#25 - Slaaneshi Cultist Assaults Khornite Berserker Live on Stream (VIOLENT) 1:23:58

1+ y ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Cross, an ardent worshipper of Slanesh, the Dark Prince, She Who Thirsts, attempts to convert V by explaining why overindulging in everything is amazing. V, a Khornite Berserker, responds by bench pressing 600kg with one tentacle. We're talking about Slaanesh and Khorne today. The first of many W40K-themed episodes. CD Instagram: https://www.instag…

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#24 - The Emperor Was A Stud Yo 1:04:20

1+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

The boys decide to get into some warhammer 40k lore and talk a little about humanity's future, and the maniac that is the Emperor, the Herald of Mankind. God help us all. The first of many W40K-themed episodes. Enjoy! CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https…

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#23 - Cucked by Trenbolone 1:24:12

1+ y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

The boys sit down to discuss the pain through which cucks and trenbolone users must go through when they ingest literal cubic kilometers of copium, and some cartoons that changed their life. Also they're gonna do W40K content. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Websi…

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#22 - To All the Queens Out There 1:36:56

1+ y ago1:36:56

1:36:56

The boys sit down on Women's Day and talk about bullying, gym hoes and being put in self-defense situations by women. Note: This episode was recorded on the 8th of March CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdelirium.com/ Danny DeVito’s WIKI p…

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#21 - Getting Absolutely Sauced in the Gym 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

Cross does a solo episode where he rants about going to the gym, a guy pestering him in the gym, how his face makes him look like a convicted murderer, knitting, and why his grandma suspects he might be gay. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cos…

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#20 - Student Absolutely Destroys Religious Practitioner (VIOLENT) 1:56:57

1+ y ago1:56:57

1:56:57

They boys sit down and share stories of their favorite (and least favorite) teachers, how a young boy named Chaos kept his high school in check, childhood, and an old friend of Cross's whose soyboy behavior makes him go on a 20 minute rant about cucked pessimists. Happy New Year everyone, we love you all, and we thank you for your generous support.…

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#19 - Commander Shepard, the Ultimate Sperger 1:24:45

1+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

The boys talk about just how much of an autistic gigachad Shepard from the Mass Effect series is, why you should(not) play League of Legends, and how to love yourself and get out of toxic relationships. Also V tries to name all the aliens in ME1 and it gives Cross an aneurism. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podca…

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Dialogue & Debate: Is Education The Answer To Social Mobility 59:38

1+ y ago59:38

59:38

Streamed live on Wednesday 4 October 2020, this Dialogue & Debate webinar explores the key factors that lie behind social mobility and discusses different approaches to achieving socio-economic justice. It asks, is education the best way to help disadvantaged young people increase their life chances?This hour-long discussion is presented by our Chi…

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#18 - Millwall Synagogue (1 Year Anniversary) 1:05:31

1+ y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The boys sit down after an entire year of podcasting and decide to talk about the things they are thankful for. Such as, their parents, Millwall FC (the most violent football club in the world), and the Jews. All of them. They really love Jews. Merry holidays to all, and have a great rest of the year <3 CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmi…

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Life Perspectives Ep. 6: Gross National Happiness 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

The sixth episode of the intergenerational podcast series from Cumberland Lodge. In this episode we are joined by Julia Buzan, PhD student in Psychology and Behavioural Science and the London School of Economics and Cumberland Lodge Fellow, and Dasho Karma Ura, President of the Centre for Bhutan Studies and Gross National Happiness Research. This p…

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#17 - The World Wars pt. 1 (ft. K & Lazar) 1:24:39

1+ y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

Cross is joined by two of his friends who have a disturbing fascination with WW1 weapons and the overall bloody history of humankind to talk about the Balkan Wars, what led to WW1, and in how many ways exactly did people manage to die in this horrendous yet inevitable war. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: …

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#16 - Bahamut and the Three Stooges ft. Abraham 1:13:40

1+ y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

The boys are joined by their first diversity hire, Abraham, a friend of the podcast and a long-time enjoyer of all things d&d, and they proceed to talk about the longest running d&d campaign Cross has ever ran in high school, why good grades are for nerds, and how to avoid failing school when succumbing to crippling TTRPG addiction. CD Instagram: h…

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#15 - Dijkstra HATES Edgerunners 1:31:08

1+ y ago1:31:08

1:31:08

The boys talk about Edgerunners and why Ohio is a far more superior place than Night city, Dijkstra's unhealthy obsession with asking everyone he knows to kill Radovid in Witcher 3, and how Donald Trump would deal with nuking Japan. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD…

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#14 - Valyria, the 4chan of Essos 1:13:08

2y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

The boys are back after a long hiatus to talk about why the Targaryens were not bussin' at all, what parents of 4chan incels do to suppress their ever-rising power level, and what they have been up to on their vacation. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: htt…

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Life Perspectives Ep. 5: Queer Ecology 20:36

2y ago20:36

20:36

The fifth episode of the intergenerational podcast series from Cumberland Lodge. In this episode we are joined by Andy Marks, a PhD student at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Edinburgh, and Professor Catriona (Cate) Sandilands, writer, teacher and Professor of Environmental Studies at York Univer…

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#13 - The Gypsy Viking Grind 30:17

2y ago30:17

30:17

Cross subjects himself to filming one podcast a day for the rest of July as he starts the first one by ranting about grinding copper ore on Valheim, a homeless viking simulator, complaining about the realization that Peterson is a boomer, and throwing a piece of garbage cat off a 5-story building. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdelir…

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#12 - Samurai Jack Overturns Roe v. Wade 1:34:48

2y ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Samurai Jack is the best animated series, period. Also Africa is fucked. America too, but, Africa in particular. *Also quick edit, no America did not send a trillion dollars to Ukraine, my bad - Cross* CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdel…

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#11 - Getting Red Pilled with Neural Chips 1:48:51

2y ago1:48:51

1:48:51

V finds out about the horrors of postmodern American parenting, while Cross has multiple schizophrenic outbursts. Someone, send help. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdelir... CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdelirium.com/ Danny DeVito’s WIKI page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_D...…

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Life Perspectives Ep. 4: Autism and Spirituality 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

The fourth episode of the intergenerational podcast series from Cumberland Lodge. In this episode we are joined by Henna Cundill, a PhD student at the The Centre for Autism and Theology at the University of Aberdeen and Cumberland Lodge Fellow, and Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, businesswoman and philanthropist.The intro and outro music is 'A Storm at …

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#10 - The 7-Hour Incident ft. K 1:08:16

2y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

First time guest K checks up on the boys and proceeds to talk about the time he ravaged an adult human female for a fourth of a day, despite not being cybernetically augmented. God help us all. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzsprout.com/ CD Website: https://www.cosmicdelirium.co…

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#9 - Sending Amber Heard to Mars 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Cross returns to the Cosmic Delirium podcast to give the listeners an update on development progress, why colonizing Mars is a stupid idea, Amber Heard's bowel movements, and whether AI will take over jury duty or not. It's good to be back <3 CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzspro…

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#8 - Humanity is a Mold 36:52

2+ y ago36:52

36:52

Cross does a solo episode and talks about Greeks wrestling young boys, global warming fearmongering, and why schizophrenics believe the planet is a living thing. He also goes to the bathroom. The relieving passes without issue. Eat your fibers, kiddoz. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdeliriu…

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Life Perspectives Ep. 3: Ethnicity & Religion in Recruitment 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

34:57

The third episode of the intergenerational podcast series from Cumberland Lodge. In this episode we are joined by Samir Sweida-Metwally, PhD researcher at the University of Bristol and Cumberland Lodge Fellow, and Dr Valentina di Stasio, Assistant Professor at Utrecht University. The discussion explores perceived ethnic and religious penalties in r…

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#7 - Saving Nikocado by making him an Alcoholic 1:24:53

2+ y ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Hoo boy, yeah, Cross has decided to turn completely unhinged in the real world which helped him make a dozen new friends, V confesses that he's an alcoholic, NASA keeps hiding alien nudes from the unwashed masses, and Nikocado needs helps. Like he really needs help not even joking right now someone reach out to him or they will cut off his leg when…

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#6 - V Goes to a Sewer Tavern 1:08:17

2+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Literal sewage men drowned in cigarette smoke, rotting beer stains, and broken dreams live in the underbelly of Serbia's underground tavern society. The establishment is trying to hide them from us. Become ungovernable, become sewer dwellers. CD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicdeliriumofficial/ CD Podcast: https://cosmicdelirium.buzzspro…

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Dialogue & Debate: Women In Leadership #BreakTheBias 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

58:58

This podcast takes place to celebrate International Women's Day 2022 on 8 March with the campaign theme: #BreaktheBias. This webinar has been curated by Cumberland Lodge Fellows, Adenike Adewuni, Dareen Assaf, Martha Beard, Chandni Patel and Hannah Phillips.The discussion will be hosted by Cumberland Lodge Fellow, Dareen Assaf. Dareen's research ex…

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