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The History of American Racism

August 21, 2017 History, Race/Identity

Ibram X. Kendi joins us to talk about the intellectual justifications that lead to discriminatory policies.

When White Supremacists Came To Charlottesville

August 14, 2017 Race/Identity

Carol Anderson joins us to dissect the clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters that happened in Charlottesville and to talk about how we got to here.

The Politics Of Skin Color

August 9, 2017 Best of Think, Race/Identity

Yaba Blay talks to host Krys Boyd about the social hierarchies associated with skin tone.

Broken Promises: Education And Native Americans

August 8, 2017 Education, Race/Identity

Rebecca Clarren joins us to talk about how cultural insensitivity, declining federal funding and other factors have led to an educational crisis among American Indians.

Why Does Gender Matter?

August 1, 2017 Race/Identity

Heath Fogg Davis – a Temple University political scientist and transgender man – joins us to talk about the current issues facing the trans community.

A Fight You (Probably) Won’t Win

July 26, 2017 Race/Identity

Laura Beth Nielsen joins us to talk about navigating the tricky process of suing an employer – specifically on grounds of discrimination.

How Science Gets Women Wrong

July 17, 2017 Race/Identity, Science and Technology

Science journalist Angela Saini joins us to talk about how gender bias has clouded our understanding of women.

How “Thelma & Louise” Redefined The Roles Of Women In Hollywood

July 12, 2017 Culture, Race/Identity

Becky Aikman joins us to talk about the film’s unlikely path from script to screen – and about why more than 25 years later Hollywood is still gun shy when it comes to female-led casts.