Government & Politics & Social Justice Episodes:
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How Has TikTok Changed Elections? with Annie Wu Henry | Curious Now
01:00:11If you haven’t seen this week’s Curious Now guest on your TikTok feed, you’ve definitely seen her work. Annie Wu Henry was a breakout star of John Fetterman’s …
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Who Are The Women Of The Far Right? with Dr. Eviane Leidig
01:06:03There’s a group of far right influencers lurking on your social media feeds. They post organic recipes, millennial mom advice, and #glowups. And they’re using this content to …
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How Can We Support Intersex Rights? with Alicia Roth Weigel | Curious Now
01:00:38It’s a new week—and we’re debuting a new series! Welcome to Curious Now, where every other Monday, we’ll be covering topical issues like elections, climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, …
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What’s Happening With The Supreme Court? with Strict Scrutiny
01:07:51What’s better than one constitutional law expert? THREE! This spring we had the honor of speaking with Professor Melissa Murray about the Supreme Court’s recent term. Now she’s …
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How Do Cops Get Away With Robbery? (ICYMI) with Professor Saleema Snow
01:09:42Imagine a situation where the cops can take your car, your house, and your cash. You could be waiting years to get your possessions back, without an attorney …
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How Many Hard Rights Can One Supreme Court Take? with Professor Melissa Murray
01:10:54In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will hand down decisions that could have major implications for LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, tribal sovereignty, and …
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How Are Iranians Making History? (Part Two) with The Iranian Diaspora Collective
48:40A note from team Getting Curious: This episode contains descriptions of violence that are at times graphic. Women in Iran aren’t allowed to dance, sing, or show their …
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How Are Iranians Making History? (Part One) with The Iranian Diaspora Collective
32:48A note from team Getting Curious: This episode contains descriptions of violence that are at times graphic. If you haven’t heard about the women-led revolution happening in Iran, …
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What’s It Like To Be Young And Queer In America? with Queer Youth Assemble
56:28Today is March 31, 2023. It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility. And Queer Youth Assemble has organized the March For Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy. It’s set to …
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Whose Land Is This Land? with Dr. Elizabeth Rule
01:07:40This week, we’re touring Washington, DC, to learn how the nation’s capital is a Native capital—with returning guest Dr. Elizabeth Rule! She and Jonathan explore the city’s significance …
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