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#7 | Nimish Gåtam

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:05:00 +0000

American expatriate currently living in Sweden, Nimish Gåtam, joins the show as we discuss the motives behind his emigration from the US to Scandinavia, how ongoing protests have given a platform to marginalized groups in Sweden, and why he feels more accepted in Europe than he did in the US. Also, the refugee crisis in Europe is explored.

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#6 | Jesse Turner

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Georgia-native and host of the "Manly Matters" podcast, Jesse Turner, keys into the effects of 'red-lining' in the South, the dangerous nature of hearing but not listening, and why supporting the Confederate flag is essentially mental treason. Also, why harping on your 'racist uncle' to change his antiquated beliefs may not be worth it.

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#5 | Nate Little

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Philadelphia-native and activist, Nate Little, joins us to expand upon why we must abolish the Qualified Immunity Act, the dangers of white-washing history, and the inspiration for his "Message for my Non-Blacks" that made rounds on Twitter. Also, he comments on if 'time is running out' with regards to the efficacy of the protests/movement, and he reacts to some NBA players stating that they would prefer to not restart play as it would overshadow the movement.

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#4 | Cian Dwyer

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Young activist, Cian Dwyer, joins us from Dublin, Ireland to discuss the motivations behind the Dublin protests, how BLM is manifesting in Ireland, and the stark educational differences in Ireland that help aid in mitigating subconscious racism. Also, Christopher Columbus gets deservedly ridiculed.

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#3 | Brandon Lamberty

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin-native and Temple University grad student, Brandon Lamberty, has been tirelessly spreading educational resources throughout various platforms and organizations.He joins the show to discuss Temple Ultimate's commitment to giving back to the North Philly community, the impact of the Madison, WI protests, and how to combat long-standing, small-town racism.

#2 | Jay Matthews

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Philadelphia native and Temple University student Jay Matthews has been intrinsic in the Philadelphia-area protests and movement. Jay delves into how she 'knew' the I-676 protest would result in a tear-gas tragedy, why the event unfolding should not be classified as a 'race war' but a 'race unity', and how protesting rekindled old friendships and opened new doors. She also reflects on her shift at Rita's Italian Ice during the peak of looting in Philadelphia.

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#1 | Matt Hanna

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:45:00 +0000

Pittsburgh-native Matt Hanna has been very active in the Philadelphia protests. Matt details his accounts of the Philadelphia protests, including the I-676 tear-gassing, how his educational upbringing instilled complacency to racial biases, and how his efforts as an "ally" have helped him shake implicit racism.

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