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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

Beyond Voting

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Welcome to Beyond Voting, a limited series podcast that digs into the critical issues central to the 2024 election cycle. Each episode, we'll bring you insightful interviews with activists, community leaders, and experts focused on building a more just and sustainable future that goes beyond the ballot box.
Also, check out our previous podcast, Radical Futures Now, for more thought-provoking conversations with social justice leaders around the world.
The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership (ACSJL) is an initiative of Kalamazoo College whose mission is to develop and sustain leaders in human rights and social justice through education and capacity-building

35 episodes

Beyond Voting

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35 episodes

#Society #Politics #News #The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership

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Democracy: The Illusion of Choice. Featuring Dr. Melina Abdullah and Madiba Denning 1:18:41

29 weeks ago1:18:41

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Do not despair, we have the power to organize, build supportive communities, and challenge harmful policies. In our special post election edition episode on Beyond Voting. We’re joined by two special guests, Madiba Dennie and Dr. Melina Abdullah. We did a legal lightning round with Madiba Dennie, Deputy Editor of BallsandStrikes.org, to explore how we got here and understand the legal challenges and issues that had such a profound effect on our elections across the country. We also spoke with 2024 VP Candidate, Dr. Melina Abdullah about her experience on the campaign trail with the Justice for All Party, we get her take on the outcome of the election, and learn what activists can do to further resist the deterioration of our rights. So tell us, how will you embrace these next four years? Will you organize and be a part of the electoral strategy? Tell us on IG @arcus.center or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at …. https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Follow our guests: Madiba Dennie, Deputy Editor of Balls and Strikes: https://ballsandstrikes.org/ Twitter: x.com/ballsstrikes Madiba Dennie’s book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take it Back Dr. Melina Abdullah, 2024 VP Candidate - Justice For All Party https://www.cornelwest2024.com/vp_melina_abdullah IG: https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ Dr. Abdullah’s Book Recommendations: The Miner's Canary: Enlisting Race, Resisting Power, Transforming Democracy By Lani Guinier https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-miner-s-canary-enlisting-race-resisting-power-transforming-democracy-lani-guinier/10855954 Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy By Lani Guinier https://bookshop.org/p/books/tyranny-of-the-majority-funamental-fairness-in-representative-democracy-lani-guinier/7851708?ean=9780029131695 Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo’n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Winter, Crimson, Tamara, and Kerria, Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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Activism: Are We Ready For This Moment? Featuring Charlene Carruthers 1:01:26

32 weeks ago1:01:26

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Have you lost your voice? On the sixth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Charlene Carruthers, community organizer, writer, filmmaker, and Black Studies PhD candidate. Charlene is the founding national director of BYP 100, a Chicago -based social justice organization led by Black youth activists. Her work spans more than 20 years of community organizing across racial, gender,and economic justice movements. She is also the author of the 2018 bestselling book, Unapologetic: a Black, queer, and feminist mandate for radical movements. It provides a vision and a framework for young activists to build power, create a more radical and intersectional movement, and grow into the next generation of leaders and visionaries. We spoke with Charlene today to help us understand what challenges activists face as part of today’s liberation struggles, how we find and build community, how we care for ourselves and others doing the work, and most importantly, how liberation is a global movement that is interconnected with the struggles of oppressed peoples around the world. So tell us, how will you use your voice to fight for change? What action will you take to be a part of the change you want to see? Tell us on IG @arcus.center or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Follow Charlene Carruthers : Twitter: @CharleneCAC IG: @CharleneCarruthers Website: charlenecarruthers.com Check out Charlene Carruther’s book, Unapologetic : a Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo’n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Winter, Crimson, Tamara, and Kerria, Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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The Supreme Court: Political Tool or Arbiter of Justice? Featuring Dr. Nicole Nguyen 57:51

33 weeks ago57:51

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Is the Supreme Court for us or against us? On the fifth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Dr. Nicole Nguyen, associate professor of criminology, law, & justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She’s also a feminist geographer whose research contributes to, and draws on, grassroots struggles challenging racialized policing, war and empire, particularly in collaboration with community organizations. We spoke with Nicole about how the Supreme Court is meant to function versus how it actually does, why it’s facing a legitimacy crisis, how some of their recent rulings are already eroding our established rights, and how we as activists can hold the highest court in the land accountable. So tell us, have you considered running for office in a local election? How can you advocate locally for the policies you’d like to see? Tell us on IG @arcus.center or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at …. https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Follow Dr Nicole Nyugen : Twitter: @GeogNicole Faculty webpage: uic.edu. Check out Dr. Nicole book, Terrorism on Trial: Political Violence and Abolitionist Futures Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo'n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Crimson, Tamara, Kerria, and Winter. Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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Fascism: Modern Threat or Facade? Featuring Alberto Toscano 1:21:46

34 weeks ago1:21:46

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Fascism: Modern threat or facade? On the fourth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Alberto Toscano, critical theorist, professor in the School of Communications at Simon Fraser University, and also co-director of the Centre for Philosophy and Critical Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London. We spoke with Alberto about what modern fascist movements look like, where we see real examples of anti-fascist resistance, and what we can learn - particularly from Black radical traditions- about how to fight back against the spread of new fascisms in the United States and beyond. So tell us, have you fully confronted or accepted fascism as a reality? How do you plan to turn your ideas and principles into action? Tell us on IG @arcus.center or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Check out Alberto Toscano’s latest book, Late Fascism: Race, Capitalism, and the Politics of Crisis Check out these authors and topics Alberto mentioned in the conversation: - The Politics of The Multi-Racial Right - Daniel Martinez Hosang & Joseph Lowndes - When W.E.B DuBois Made a Laughing Stock of a White Supremacist - The New Yorker - Suburban Warriors: The Origins of the New American Right - Lisa McGirr - Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition - Cedric Robinson - W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction: An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy,1860-1880 - Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1 - Angela Davis - Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo'n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Winter, Crimson, Tamara, Kerria Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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The Third Way Forward. Featuring Rosa Clemente 51:37

35 weeks ago51:37

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Have you ever considered a third party as an option? On the third episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deeper with Rosa Clemente, a black Puerto Rican scholar, activist, journalist, organizer, and former vice presidential candidate alongside Cynthia McKinney on the Green Party ballot in 2008. We spoke with Rosa after she had just interviewed third party presidential candidate with the Justice For All Party, Dr. Cornel West. So third-party campaigns were front and center in her mind.We spoke with her about her introduction to the Green party, how third party campaigns help influence policy, money and political viability, and her perspective on those who are weighing a historic vote for Kamala Harris against concerns about her policies. So tell us, how are you going to take Rosa’s advice and engage in your local community to make a real impact. Are you going to organize in your community? Are you going to join a local activist group, to drive change from the ground up? Tell us on IG @arcus.center or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at …. arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Follow Rosa Clemente : https://rosaclemente.net/ https://www.instagram.com/blackpuertoricanphd/?hl=en Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo'n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Winter, Crimson, Tamara, and Kerria. Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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The Uncommitted Movement: Another way to vote. Featuring Esam Boreay 1:06:29

36 weeks ago1:06:29

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Do you stay in the process or do you check out? On the second episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Esam Boraey, Egyptian-American political activist and academic, into what it looks like working within the confines of electoral politics, what it can do for us, and what its limitations are – through the lens of the Uncommitted Movement. We spoke with Esam only a few days after the Democratic National Convention wrapped up its week-long festivities in Chicago. He shared his thoughts on his experience with the Uncommitted movement, tells us about their treatment by other DNC attendees during and after the protest, the impact Pro-Palestinian voices could have on the rest of the Harris-Walz campaign, and why he says he’s not ready to give up hope – and neither should you. Tell us, how are the candidates' positions on Gaza influencing your vote? What are your thoughts on working within our current political binary to affect meaningful change? Leave us a comment on IG @arcuscenter or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. Please visit us at https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Follow Esam Boreay: esamboraey@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/esamboraey / https://www.facebook.com/esamboraey/ Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo'n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Winter, Crimson, Tamara, and Kerria. Additional music provided by Motion Array. Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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To Vote or Not to Vote? Featuring Feminista Jones 1:02:44

37 weeks ago1:02:44

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Are you voting between a rock and a hard place? On this first episode of Beyond Voting, we get real about voting our values with Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Feminista Jones- the award-winning author of Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets. We spoke with her after the 2024 Democratic National Convention and took a critical look at where we find ourselves with Vice President Harris, our new Democratic nominee. She shared her thoughts on voting as harm reduction, the importance of developing a political consciousness, and the realities of holding elected officials accountable. Let us know how you feel about voting in this year’s presidential election? What are your top concerns and how do you plan to make your voice heard? Tell us on IG @arcuscenter or drop it in your 5 star review of the show. And please visit us at arcuscenter.kzoo.edu Check out some of the books recommended by Feminista Jones: Reclaiming Our Space - Feminista Jones A Pocket Guide to the U.S. Constitution (We picked this one to get you started.*) Revolutionary Suicide - Dr. Huey P. Newton Liberating Abortion - Renee Bracey Sherman & Regina Mahone Torn Apart - Dorothy Roberts Except For Palestine - Marc Lamont Hill & Mitchell Plitnick Books by Dr. Molefi Asante Books by Angela Davis Follow Feminista Jones: https://www.feministajones.com/ https://www.youtube.com/feministajones https://www.instagram.com/FeministaJones/ Credits Host/Writer: Emily Williams Executive Producer: Keisha “TK” Dutes Lead Producer/Writer: Kristen Bennett Sound Designer & Engineer: Manny Faces Marketing: Faybeo’n Mickens Special thanks to The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership team: Quinton, Crimson, Tamara, Kerria, Winter and Marti. Additional music provided by Motion Array.Beyond Voting is a production of Philo’s Future Media.…

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Beyond Voting Coming September 24th 2:13

38 weeks ago2:13

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Are you ready to move beyond the ballot box and become a more engaged citizen? Beyond Voting is rooted in our conviction that democracy requires more participation than just voting. It’s up to all of us to take action if we want to see real change. Hosted by Emily Williams, Executive Director of The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College . We’ll feature conversations with leaders, activists, and educators discussing the state of our country’s institutions, ongoing systems of oppression, and most importantly how we the people can take critical actions in pursuit of true equity and justice. Subscribe to the Beyond Voting podcast today and join us as we explore the many ways we can make a difference in our communities. Join us every Tuesday starting September 24th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Beyond Voting is produced by The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership & Philo’s Future Media. Trailer by Manny Faces Media.…

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New podcast from The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership! 2:27

38 weeks ago2:27

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Listen to the newest show from the Arcus Center! On September 24th we’ll be dropping our new podcast, Beyond Voting, right here on this feed. And since you're already here- you don’t have to do anything but stay locked in! If you’ve enjoyed our previous podcast, Radical Futures Now, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy our new show Beyond Voting. It’s a show about raising our consciousness, inspiring new leaders, and redesigning the democracy we deserve. So, if you want to be part of that- listen to Beyond Voting – a limited series, starting September 24th/ right here and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow The Arcus Center on Instagram: @arcuscenter…

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Youth Organizing and Pan-Africian Philosophies with Aya Chebbi 50:00

4 years ago50:00

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Aya Chebbi discusses Pan-Africanism and Youth Organizing with us. Aya Chebbi is a diplomat, peacebuilder and activist. Aya is also a multi-award winning Pan-African feminist. Aya has transformed the youth participation space across Africa, specifically with building the Afrika Youth Movement which is one of Africa's largest youth-led movements.…

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Time Banking with Alice Bagley 34:21

4 years ago34:21

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Alice Bagley shares about timebanking, urban farming and community-building through and through. Unity in Our Community Timebank is an organization in Southwest Detroit focused on sharing services and building community one hour at a time. Alice Beagley is currently organizing learning circles with Michigan Alliance Timebanking and farming at Fields of Plenty.…

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Interconnectedness and power in Hip Hop With Mazi Mutafa 39:26

4 years ago39:26

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Mazi Mutafa discusses the sacredness of the cypher, and the expansiveness of Hip Hop as a music and culture. Mazi Mutafa is the Executive Director of Words Beats & Life inc, a non-profit based in Washington, D.C. that teaches, convenes and presents Hip-Hop around the world. Mazi Mutafa began this organization as an after school program dedicated to creating transformative learning experiences in non-traditional classrooms, teaching the elements of Hip-Hop.…

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Statement on Atlanta with historical lens with Cat March 40:02

4 years ago40:02

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Cat March discusses the murders in Atlanta through a historical, gender and racial lens. Cat March (they/them) is a Gender Studies and English scholar. They have a personal passion for Asian American histories, especially Japanese internment camps in the United States. They are currently the student advisor at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and finishing up their graduate program in higher education.…

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Statement on Atlanta and Leftist Asian-American Organizing With Mika Hernandez 56:02

4 years ago56:02

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Mika Hernandez discusses their feelings after the murders in Atlanta, and post-Atlanta organizing rooted in the Ohlone Land (Bay Area). Mika Hernandez (they + she) is a queer and non binary community organizer whose work is rooted in trans and queer liberation, abolition, transformative justice, and community care. They put this work into practice within their political and movement homes: Asians4BlackLives, APIENC, and the Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective. Mika is currently enrolled in an herbal medicine program at Ancestral Apothecary.…

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The Impacts of Colonization on Spirituality and Family Structure - Baba Buntu 1:09:11

4 years ago1:09:11