Government & Politics & Social Justice Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Are The Women Of The Far Right? with Dr. Eviane Leidig
There’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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can We Support Intersex Rights? with Alicia Roth Weigel
It’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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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s Happening With The Supreme Court? with Strict Scrutiny
What’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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Do Cops Get Away With Robbery? (ICYMI) with Professor Saleema Snow
Imagine 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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Many Hard Rights Can One Supreme Court Take? with Professor Melissa Murray
In 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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Are Iranians Making History? (Part Two) with The Iranian Diaspora Collective
A 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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Are Iranians Making History? (Part One) with The Iranian Diaspora Collective
A 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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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s It Like To Be Young And Queer In America? with Queer Youth Assemble
Today 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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GETTING CURIOUS | Whose Land Is This Land? with Dr. Elizabeth Rule
This 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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GETTING CURIOUS | How Smart Is AI? (Part Two) with Meredith Broussard
We’re back with the second half of our special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence, featuring returning guest Meredith Broussard. Yesterday, we got the T on ChatGPT, …
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