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]]> episodic no Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com false full Episode 10: Big Banks and the Big Short Episode 10: Big Banks and the Big Short 11 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Maddie asks Essence to define “big banks,” how banks contributed to the 2008 Recession, and some of the long-term effects of the Recession. Essence asks Maddie to talk about her favorite movie– The Big Short, and how movies about historical events can be useful for understanding difficult topics like the Recession.

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]]> <p>Maddie asks Essence to define “big banks,” how banks contributed to the 2008 Recession, and some of the long-term effects of the Recession. Essence asks Maddie to talk about her favorite movie– The Big Short, and how movies about historical events can be useful for understanding difficult topics like the Recession.</p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><p>Big Banks</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/06/black-recession-housing-race/396725/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/06/black-recession-housing-race/396725/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-caused-the-great-recession" rel="nofollow">https://www.businessinsider.com/what-caused-the-great-recession</a></li><li><a href="https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/IN10853.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/IN10853.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://irle.berkeley.edu/files/2018/09/IRLE-What-Really-Caused-the-Great-Recession.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://irle.berkeley.edu/files/2018/09/IRLE-What-Really-Caused-the-Great-Recession.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://ftp.iza.org/dp4934.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://ftp.iza.org/dp4934.pdf </a></li></ul><p>The Big Short: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/27/the-big-short-financially-accurate-adam-mckay-subprime-money-bale-gosling-pitt" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/27/the-big-short-financially-accurate-adam-mckay-subprime-money-bale-gosling-pitt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thirdway.org/memo/your-cheat-sheet-for-the-big-short" rel="nofollow">https://www.thirdway.org/memo/your-cheat-sheet-for-the-big-short</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/11/movies/review-in-the-big-short-economic-collapse-for-fun-and-profit.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/11/movies/review-in-the-big-short-economic-collapse-for-fun-and-profit.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2015/12/12/9947796/the-big-short-review-movie-ryan-gosling" rel="nofollow">https://www.vox.com/culture/2015/12/12/9947796/the-big-short-review-movie-ryan-gosling</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%932011_Icelandic_financial_crisis" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%932011_Icelandic_financial_crisis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-35485876" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.com/news/business-35485876</a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/06/17/the-miraculous-story-of-iceland/" rel="nofollow">ttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/06/17/the-miraculous-story-of-iceland/</a></li></ul> 0f7d2a48-cdac-4627-82dd-2723d3157490 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/433df876-8431-403b-bc98-c0e2f9ed4e71 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 3444 false full Episode 9: Dystopias and Defund the Police Episode 9: Dystopias and Defund the Police 10 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Essence asks Maddie all about her favorite dystopian novels and movies, the evolution of dystopia over time, and why there has been a revival of dystopian literature among teens. Maddie asks Essence about #DefundthePolice, the goals of criminal justice reform, and why privileging marginalized experiences is essential for social movements!

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Theory books to nerd out on abolition:

  • Michel Foucault’s Discipline and Punishment
  • Angela Davis’s Are Prisons Obsolete?
  • Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
  • Alex Vitale’s The End of Policing As We Know It?
]]> <p>Essence asks Maddie all about her favorite dystopian novels and movies, the evolution of dystopia over time, and why there has been a revival of dystopian literature among teens. Maddie asks Essence about #DefundthePolice, the goals of criminal justice reform, and why privileging marginalized experiences is essential for social movements!</p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><p>Dystopias:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog/why-do-people-find-dystopian-novels-so-appealing#:~:text=Dystopian%20novels%20are%20incredibly%20popular,people%20can%27t%20understand%20why" rel="nofollow">https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog/why-do-people-find-dystopian-novels-so-appealing#:~:text=Dystopian%20novels%20are%20incredibly%20popular,people%20can&#39;t%20understand%20why</a> </li><li><a href="https://electricliterature.com/the-rise-of-dystopian-fiction-from-soviet-dissidents-to-70s-paranoia-to-murakami/" rel="nofollow">https://electricliterature.com/the-rise-of-dystopian-fiction-from-soviet-dissidents-to-70s-paranoia-to-murakami/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-dystopia-books/" rel="nofollow">https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-dystopia-books/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/dystopian-movies/best-dystopian-movies-of-all-time-1/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/dystopian-movies/best-dystopian-movies-of-all-time-1/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/oct/23/dystopian-fiction" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/oct/23/dystopian-fiction</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/05/a-golden-age-for-dystopian-fiction" rel="nofollow">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/05/a-golden-age-for-dystopian-fiction</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Defund the Police:</p><ul><li><a href="https://defundthepolice.org/" rel="nofollow">https://defundthepolice.org/</a></li><li><a href="https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://civilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://m4bl.org/defund-the-police/" rel="nofollow">https://m4bl.org/defund-the-police/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mpd150.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mpd150.com/ </a></li><li><a href="https://www.nonewjails.nyc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nonewjails.nyc/ </a></li><li><a href="https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ </a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QlieFSgKl1zzdqrjNloUK" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QlieFSgKl1zzdqrjNloUK</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rlXRvKMInY6siTVAKXmJ5?si=PM-aMcpwQzKS2i5NvrExEQ" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rlXRvKMInY6siTVAKXmJ5?si=PM-aMcpwQzKS2i5NvrExEQ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/14/democrats-suburbs-lets-fund-the-police-515966" rel="nofollow">https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/14/democrats-suburbs-lets-fund-the-police-515966</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/us/dallas-police-defund.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/us/dallas-police-defund.html </a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/06/19/what-does-defund-the-police-mean-and-does-it-have-merit/" rel="nofollow">https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/06/19/what-does-defund-the-police-mean-and-does-it-have-merit/</a></li><li>13th (Netflix Documentary)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Theory books to nerd out on abolition:</p><ul><li>Michel Foucault’s <em>Discipline and Punishment</em></li><li>Angela Davis’s <em>Are Prisons Obsolete?</em></li><li>Michelle Alexander’s <em>The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness</em></li><li>Alex Vitale’s <em>The End of Policing As We Know It?</em></li></ul> f0a23fb2-4252-4b63-9a6b-7b0d47804c39 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/a630af9d-26cc-4dd9-aea8-ffd5abe549e1 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:20:09 +0000 4452 false full Episode 8: The VP and RomComs Episode 8: The VP and RomComs 9 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Maddie asks Essence to discuss the role of Vice President and Kamala Harris, our Vice President. Essence asks Maddie to explain why RomComs are so popular. This episode was recorded while VP Harris was still the president-elect.


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Rom Coms:

]]> <p>Maddie asks Essence to discuss the role of Vice President and Kamala Harris, our Vice President. Essence asks Maddie to explain why RomComs are so popular. This episode was recorded while VP Harris was still the president-elect.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><p><br></p><p>The VP:</p><ul><li><a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-xii/interps/171" rel="nofollow">https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-xii/interps/171</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/07/07/picking-the-vice-president/" rel="nofollow">https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/07/07/picking-the-vice-president/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/08/11/kamala-harris-vp-background-bio-biden-running-mate-2020-393885" rel="nofollow">https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/08/11/kamala-harris-vp-background-bio-biden-running-mate-2020-393885</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/politics/kamala-harris.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/politics/kamala-harris.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923369723/lets-talk-about-kamala-harris" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923369723/lets-talk-about-kamala-harris</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/23/18184192/kamala-harris-president-campaign-criminal-justice-record" rel="nofollow">https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/23/18184192/kamala-harris-president-campaign-criminal-justice-record</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a28571249/kamala-harris-attorney-general-controversy/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a28571249/kamala-harris-attorney-general-controversy/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-53770654" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-53770654</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Rom Coms:</p><ul><li><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-romantic-comedies-of-all-time/" rel="nofollow">https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-romantic-comedies-of-all-time/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/why-is-it-so-wrong-to-love-romantic-comedies" rel="nofollow">https://www.glamour.com/story/why-is-it-so-wrong-to-love-romantic-comedies</a></li></ul> 8352332c-d635-48c1-895f-d0e790deb225 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/8558c033-9dbf-4c72-8517-e6e10da7b088 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:03:26 +0000 3026 false full Episode 7: #Selfcare and The Squad Episode 7: #Selfcare and The Squad 8 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Essence asks Maddie to analyze the privilege surrounding self-care and the importance of everyone needing to engage in self-care practices. Maddie asks Essence to describe and discuss the political and social impacts of the “Squad” or the new and progressive Congresswomen elected in 2018.

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#SelfCare:


The Squad:

]]> <p>Essence asks Maddie to analyze the privilege surrounding self-care and the importance of everyone needing to engage in self-care practices. Maddie asks Essence to describe and discuss the political and social impacts of the “Squad” or the new and progressive Congresswomen elected in 2018.</p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><p><strong>#SelfCare: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself" rel="nofollow">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-self-care-is-and-what-it-isnt-2#1" rel="nofollow">https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-self-care-is-and-what-it-isnt-2#1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.flare.com/beauty/luxury-of-self-care/" rel="nofollow">https://www.flare.com/beauty/luxury-of-self-care/ </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Squad:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/08/the-squad-donald-trump" rel="nofollow">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/08/the-squad-donald-trump</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/4/8/18272072/ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-racism-sexism" rel="nofollow">https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/4/8/18272072/ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-racism-sexism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/15/politics/who-are-the-squad/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/15/politics/who-are-the-squad/index.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/aoc-squad-are-getting-some-company-here-s-who-joining-n1250958" rel="nofollow">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/aoc-squad-are-getting-some-company-here-s-who-joining-n1250958</a></li></ul> 4a0a70c9-139e-4f3e-ab25-c407122b2608 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/0d392a10-3508-4805-b852-3b065b4f6fd3 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:36:47 +0000 3365 false full Episode 6: Black Lives Matter and Social Media Activism Episode 6: Black Lives Matter and Social Media Activism 7 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Maddie asks Essence to discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement has changed throughout the years and analyze its impact over the years. Essence asks Maddie to evaluate social media activism and discuss whether it helps bring about lasting social change.

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BLM:


Social Media Activism:

]]> <p>Maddie asks Essence to discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement has changed throughout the years and analyze its impact over the years. Essence asks Maddie to evaluate social media activism and discuss whether it helps bring about lasting social change.</p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><p>BLM:</p><ul><li><a href="https://campaignzero.org/" rel="nofollow">https://campaignzero.org/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html</a></li><li><a href="https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/the-black-lives-matter-movement-an-origin-story/" rel="nofollow">https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/the-black-lives-matter-movement-an-origin-story/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/03/14/where-is-black-lives-matter-headed" rel="nofollow">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/03/14/where-is-black-lives-matter-headed</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/09/30/kettling-protesters-bronx/systemic-police-brutality-and-its-costs-united-states" rel="nofollow">https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/09/30/kettling-protesters-bronx/systemic-police-brutality-and-its-costs-united-states</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/movement-slogan-rallying-cry-how-black-lives-matter-changed-america-n1252434" rel="nofollow">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/movement-slogan-rallying-cry-how-black-lives-matter-changed-america-n1252434</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Social Media Activism:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-second-act-of-social-media-activismhttps://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/07/11/public-attitudes-toward-political-engagement-on-social-media/" rel="nofollow">https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-second-act-of-social-media-activism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/07/11/public-attitudes-toward-political-engagement-on-social-media/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/07/11/public-attitudes-toward-political-engagement-on-social-media/</a></li></ul> dc7fcfac-56e3-4de4-94a7-f200c9c7cd29 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/a016bcfd-bb3d-4302-a810-9023b20d038e Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:09:06 +0000 2396 false full Episode 5: TikTok and Sex Trafficking Episode 5: TikTok and Sex Trafficking 6 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Essence asks Maddie to discuss if TikTok is a great new social media or the bane of our existence. Maddie asks Essence to discuss the misnomers of sex trafficking and sex work more broadly.

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]]> <p>Essence asks Maddie to discuss if TikTok is a great new social media or the bane of our existence. Maddie asks Essence to discuss the misnomers of sex trafficking and sex work more broadly.</p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><ul><li>TikTok</li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2020/01/31/tiktok-why-the-enormous-success/?sh=4594b9b365d1" rel="nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2020/01/31/tiktok-why-the-enormous-success/?sh=4594b9b365d1</a></li><li><a href="https://brandastic.com/blog/what-is-tiktok-and-why-is-it-so-popular/" rel="nofollow">https://brandastic.com/blog/what-is-tiktok-and-why-is-it-so-popular/ </a></li><li>Sex Trafficking</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/21273768/section-230-explained-internet-speech-law-definition-guide-free-moderation" rel="nofollow">https://www.theverge.com/21273768/section-230-explained-internet-speech-law-definition-guide-free-moderation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-trafficking-in-persons-report/" rel="nofollow">https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-trafficking-in-persons-report/</a></li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/sex-trafficking-isnt-what-you-think-4-myths-debunked-and-1-real-world-way-to-prevent-sexual-exploitation-158852" rel="nofollow">https://theconversation.com/sex-trafficking-isnt-what-you-think-4-myths-debunked-and-1-real-world-way-to-prevent-sexual-exploitation-158852</a>\</li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/4/13/17172762/fosta-sesta-backpage-230-internet-freedom" rel="nofollow">https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/4/13/17172762/fosta-sesta-backpage-230-internet-freedom</a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/03/04/why-laws-fight-sex-trafficking-often-backfire/" rel="nofollow">https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/03/04/why-laws-fight-sex-trafficking-often-backfire/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/07/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized" rel="nofollow">https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/07/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized</a></li><li><a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/topic/its-time-to-decriminalize-sex-work/" rel="nofollow">https://www.aclu.org/news/topic/its-time-to-decriminalize-sex-work/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2019/8/2/20692327/sex-work-decriminalization-prostitution-new-york-dc" rel="nofollow">https://www.vox.com/2019/8/2/20692327/sex-work-decriminalization-prostitution-new-york-dc</a></li><li><a href="https://repository.law.umich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1358&context=mjlr" rel="nofollow">https://repository.law.umich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1358&amp;context=mjlr</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/society/sex-workers-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thenation.com/article/society/sex-workers-coronavirus/</a></li></ul> 3f46d282-a066-486d-93cd-b2786920792b https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/8f2be480-8261-4fff-82c8-96d4f3adf448 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:29:48 +0000 3299 false full Episode 4: Decriminalizing Drugs and Criminal Art Prices Episode 4: Decriminalizing Drugs and Criminal Art Prices 5 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Maddie asks Essence to describe the larger decriminalize drugs ballot measures and the larger policy proposals meant to rectify the War on Drugs. Essence asks Maddie why there is such a class distinction in leisure activities, especially ones like art. 

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]]> <p>Maddie asks Essence to describe the larger decriminalize drugs ballot measures and the larger policy proposals meant to rectify the War on Drugs. Essence asks Maddie why there is such a class distinction in leisure activities, especially ones like art. </p><p>Visit us at our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><ul><li>Art Prices:</li><li>HBO Documentary: The Price of Everything </li><li>https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/31/18048340/art-market-expensive-ai-painting</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_paintings" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_paintings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.feelgoodnow247.com/7-reasons-why-some-art-is-so-expensive/" rel="nofollow">https://www.feelgoodnow247.com/7-reasons-why-some-art-is-so-expensive/</a></li><li>Decriminalizing Drugs</li></ul> 1be12115-4684-411f-b956-bc3f2dad4d3f https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/bf0444bb-e368-40ed-bc80-d11c9e40b29a Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:50:00 +0000 3160 false full Episode 3: The Kardashians and The Middle Class Episode 3: The Kardashians and The Middle Class 4 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Essence asks Maddie to discuss and analyze the cult of personality surrounding the Kardashian family. Maddie asks Essence to discuss the evolution and erosion of the Middle Class throughout the 20th century and the power having a Middle Class may bring.

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]]> <p>Essence asks Maddie to discuss and analyze the cult of personality surrounding the Kardashian family. Maddie asks Essence to discuss the evolution and erosion of the Middle Class throughout the 20th century and the power having a Middle Class may bring.</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><ul><li>The Kardashians </li><li><a href="https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/why-are-the-kardashians-famous-150416/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/why-are-the-kardashians-famous-150416/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/02/102194/how-the-kardashians-became-famous" rel="nofollow">https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/02/102194/how-the-kardashians-became-famous</a></li><li><a href="https://time.com/6072750/kardashians-blackfishing-appropriation/" rel="nofollow">https://time.com/6072750/kardashians-blackfishing-appropriation/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/top-10-biggest-kardashian-controversies-a4034501.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/top-10-biggest-kardashian-controversies-a4034501.html</a></li><li><a href="https://slate.com/culture/2020/09/watching-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-as-a-black-woman.html" rel="nofollow">https://slate.com/culture/2020/09/watching-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-as-a-black-woman.html</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The Middle Class</li><li><a href="https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/49116/2000178-How-are-Income-and-Wealth-Linked-to-Health-and-Longevity.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/49116/2000178-How-are-Income-and-Wealth-Linked-to-Health-and-Longevity.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/nearly-1-in-4-americans-are-skipping-medical-care-because-of-the-cost.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/nearly-1-in-4-americans-are-skipping-medical-care-because-of-the-cost.html </a></li><li><a href="https://courses.lumenlearning.com/alamo-sociology/chapter/reading-class-structure-in-the-united-states/" rel="nofollow">https://courses.lumenlearning.com/alamo-sociology/chapter/reading-class-structure-in-the-united-states/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/23/are-you-in-the-american-middle-class/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/23/are-you-in-the-american-middle-class/ </a></li></ul> 99c65d0b-4c5d-4bb3-b5c2-11c5cb8a5d0f https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/52f9cb77-8a66-47d0-85a0-4547f36236af Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:40:00 +0000 2685 false full Episode 2: Georgia and The Grammys Episode 2: Georgia and The Grammys 3 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Maddie asks Essence to explain what happened in Georgia’s last election cycle and the upcoming runoff elections. Essence asks Maddie to analyze the upcoming Grammy nominations. Transcript to follow.

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]]> <p>Maddie asks Essence to explain what happened in Georgia’s last election cycle and the upcoming runoff elections. Essence asks Maddie to analyze the upcoming Grammy nominations. Transcript to follow.</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><ul><li>Georgia</li><li><a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/election-week-2020" rel="nofollow">https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/election-week-2020</a></li><li><a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-democrats-won-the-georgia-runoffs/" rel="nofollow">https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-democrats-won-the-georgia-runoffs/</a></li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-georgias-runoff-voting-and-its-racist-roots-150356" rel="nofollow">https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-georgias-runoff-voting-and-its-racist-roots-150356</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/01/06/record-turnout-more-georgians-voted-in-senate-runoffs-than-2016-presidential-election/?sh=7e5caa225853" rel="nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/01/06/record-turnout-more-georgians-voted-in-senate-runoffs-than-2016-presidential-election/?sh=7e5caa225853</a></li><li><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dems-feel-great-deal-urgency-ahead-georgia-runoffs/story?id=75015848" rel="nofollow">https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dems-feel-great-deal-urgency-ahead-georgia-runoffs/story?id=75015848</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The Grammys</li><li><a href="https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list" rel="nofollow">https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list</a></li><li><a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a30647659/deborah-dugan-grammys-controversy/#:~:text=Rape%20Allegations,artist%27s%20performance%20at%20Carnegie%20Hall" rel="nofollow">https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a30647659/deborah-dugan-grammys-controversy/#:~:text=Rape%20Allegations,artist&#39;s%20performance%20at%20Carnegie%20Hall</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a30627815/grammys-scandal-joel-katz-neil-portnow-deborah-dugan-recording-academy-controversy-explained/" rel="nofollow">https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a30627815/grammys-scandal-joel-katz-neil-portnow-deborah-dugan-recording-academy-controversy-explained/</a></li><li><a href="https://studybreaks.com/culture/music/grammys-2021/" rel="nofollow">https://studybreaks.com/culture/music/grammys-2021/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a34784734/the-weeknd-grammys-snub-corruption-response-controversy-explained/" rel="nofollow">https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a34784734/the-weeknd-grammys-snub-corruption-response-controversy-explained/</a></li><li><br></li></ul> 313f53d6-2d62-4c1c-809f-f60419c1ee4f https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/39946929-9b10-4d13-b284-ce810d32b25f Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 2323 false full Episode 1: Euphoria and Public School Episode 1: Euphoria and Public School 2 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Essence asks Maddie why the TV show Euphoria is so popular right now and what the show may be signaling about TV more broadly. Maddie asks Essence to discuss American public school systems and the evolution of public and private schools over the years. Transcript to follow.

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]]> <p>Essence asks Maddie why the TV show Euphoria is so popular right now and what the show may be signaling about TV more broadly. Maddie asks Essence to discuss American public school systems and the evolution of public and private schools over the years. Transcript to follow.</p><p>Visit our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p><p>Episode’s resources and bonus material:</p><ul><li>Euphoria:</li><li><a href="https://www.diggitmagazine.com/papers/hbo-s-euphoria" rel="nofollow">https://www.diggitmagazine.com/papers/hbo-s-euphoria</a></li><li><a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a28005366/euphoria-hbo-sex-drugs-nudity-controversy/" rel="nofollow">https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a28005366/euphoria-hbo-sex-drugs-nudity-controversy/</a></li><li><a href="https://hpbagpipe.com/6803/entertainment-and-lifestyle/reviews/why-euphoria-is-best-high-school-commentary-we-have/#:~:text=Euphoria%20is%20rated%20mature%20because,high%20schools%20in%20the%20US.&text=Because%20of%20these%20reasons,%20Euphoria,our%20age%20at%20this%20time" rel="nofollow">https://hpbagpipe.com/6803/entertainment-and-lifestyle/reviews/why-euphoria-is-best-high-school-commentary-we-have/#:~:text=Euphoria%20is%20rated%20mature%20because,high%20schools%20in%20the%20US.&amp;text=Because%20of%20these%20reasons%2C%20Euphoria,our%20age%20at%20this%20time</a>.</li><li>Public Schools:</li><li><a href="https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/a-relevant-history-of-public-education-in-the-united-states" rel="nofollow">https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/a-relevant-history-of-public-education-in-the-united-states</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ed.gov/k-12reforms" rel="nofollow">https://www.ed.gov/k-12reforms</a></li><li><a href="https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED606970.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED606970.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us" rel="nofollow">https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us</a></li><li><a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/07/how-covid-taught-america-about-inequity-in-education/" rel="nofollow">https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/07/how-covid-taught-america-about-inequity-in-education/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/educational-inequity-facts" rel="nofollow">https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/educational-inequity-facts</a></li></ul> 74317bf6-481c-43c6-84a5-0c9cf387b9c3 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/ecc7484c-542e-4177-a37b-4b0b9f6a2874 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:15:00 +0000 4535 false bonus Episode 0: Welcome to the Croom! Episode 0: Welcome to the Croom! 1 Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell A brief introduction to the Common Room Couch and your hosts, Maddie and Essence! Welcome to the show!

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]]> <p>A brief introduction to the Common Room Couch and your hosts, Maddie and Essence! Welcome to the show!</p><p>Visit our website: https://thecommonroomcouch.com/</p><p>Find us on instagram or twitter @thecommonroomcouch </p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">thecommonroomcouch@gmail.com</a> your comments/corrections/ideas/questions </p><p>Support us and access bonus content through our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p> fbc7aba5-e283-4f3f-8fc3-90d0a922aee2 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/7820962b-764c-4dc2-b807-210d21977f0d Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1745 false trailer The Common Room Couch is Coming! The Common Room Couch is Coming! Essence Perry and Maddie Wessell Preview of Maddie and Essence's podcast, the Common Room Couch, where best friends keep their loving, intellectual, and sporadic conversations alive, even though they have been separated by the pandemic. Each episode will consist of them asking the other a question on a topic that the other is interested in. Topics will include economics, politics, philosophy, pop culture, art, or anything that's relevant! Welcome to the croom.


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]]> <p>Preview of Maddie and Essence&#39;s podcast, the Common Room Couch, where best friends keep their loving, intellectual, and sporadic conversations alive, even though they have been separated by the pandemic. Each episode will consist of them asking the other a question on a topic that the other is interested in. Topics will include economics, politics, philosophy, pop culture, art, or anything that&#39;s relevant! Welcome to the croom.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.patreon.com/thecommonroomcouch</p> e84e23dc-851b-4c53-8c65-45ad92cc7945 https://redcircle.com/shows/6d08d923-1533-472a-b5e6-45e3263171c9/episodes/0243d87d-faa9-44e6-b1f6-46c34e8a685b Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:50:17 +0000 100 false