Podcasting for Social Change

About Podcasting for Social Change

Student led conversations on issues impacting today's world.

Publisher

Department of Communication and Social Influence @ TU

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2023

Latest episode

17 Nov 2023

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Nov 2023

   Let's Talk Harm Reduction

   Adam Al-Asad, director of operations at Savage Sisters Recovery, talks about the current state of the opioid crisis in Philadelphia and the ways that Savage Sisters is fighting back. Adam provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what harm reduction looks like in action and educates us on the challenges that come with that work. Adam's story shows how anyone can get involved in fighting for some of the most vulnerable members of our community and make substantial change in their lives. Attribution: Ballroom PianistLinks to an external site. (https://freesound.org/people/FLStudioSounds1/sounds/696142/) by FLStudioSounds1Links to an external site. (https://freesound.org/people/FLStudioSounds1/) | License: Attribution 4.0

2. 

   17 Nov 2023

   The Lack of Care in Child Welfare

   This episode takes a deep dive into the inequalities and injustice in the child welfare system. Host Ali Lamb interviews Temple University Professor Sarah Katz, where they discuss Katz's experience and research in the child welfare system. Topics navigated include: should the child welfare system be called something else? Where are we seeing inequalities and injustice in the system? Can we better the system, or should we dismantle it entirely? Katz provides her expertise on the above subjects, and provides her insights and information about her project, the Stoneleigh Foundation. Attributions: Music: "Old Music Box 5" by Soughtaftersounds is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse). Sources: “Achieving Racial Justice for Families through Legal Education and Advocacy.” Stoneleigh Foundation, 6 July 2023, stoneleighfoundation.org/project/achieving-racial-justice-for- (http://stoneleighfoundation.org/project/achieving-racial-justice-for-) families-through-legal-education-and-advocacy/. Dettlaff, Alan. Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition. 2023. Eisenstein, Nicole Regis. “Professor Sarah Katz Awarded Senior Stoneleigh Fellowship - Temple Law.” Temple University Beasley School of Law, 28 July 2023, law.temple.edu/news/professor-sarah-katz-awarded-senior-stoneleigh-fellowship/ (http://law.temple.edu/news/professor-sarah-katz-awarded-senior-stoneleigh-fellowship/). Metro Philadelphia. “Philadelphia’s Child Welfare System Faces Age-Old Crisis of Staff Shortages.” Metro Philadelphia, 4 June 2023, metrophiladelphia.com/philadelphias-child- (http://metrophiladelphia.com/philadelphias-child-) welfare-system-crisis-of-staff-shortages/. Professor Sarah Katz, Temple Law School. Temple University Beasley School of Law, 8 Sept. 2022, law.temple.edu/contact/sarah-katz/ (http://law.temple.edu/contact/sarah-katz/). Roberts, Dorothy E. Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World. Basic Books, 2023. “Sarah Katz, JD.” Stoneleigh Foundation, 6 July 2023, stoneleighfoundation.org/fellow/sarah- (http://stoneleighfoundation.org/fellow/sarah-) katz-jd/. Spinak, Jane M. The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families. New York University Press, 2023.

3. 

   17 Nov 2023

   African Parents vs. Mental Health

   In this episode join host Audeva Agyeman, and special guests Ohenmaa Ofosu-Mensah and Ayo Soyinka as they dive into the depths of cultural taboos surrounding mental health within their Ghanaian and Nigerian communities. Unveiling personal stories, they navigate the intricate dynamics of challenging the stigma upheld by their parents. From humorous anecdotes to heartfelt revelations, this episode navigates the struggles, triumphs, and the journey towards destigmatizing mental health in the African household. Additional Attribution: - Intro/Outro Music: "Wharcha say.mp3" by MondyAl via freesound.org (http://freesound.org). https://freesound.org/people/MondyAl/sounds/687142/ (https://freesound.org/people/MondyAl/sounds/687142/))

4. 

   17 May 2023

   Parts of Philadelphia - Food Insecurity

   Food insecurity is a major concern across communities in Philadelphia. Interview guests include Kenny Chiu, who works with Philadelphia community fridge organization, Fridges and Families. Along with Ms. Sharon, a retired nurse and resident of Philadelphia for 78 years, she shared with us ways she believes this cities approach to food has changed. Join us in this episode to discover what food insecurity is, the history, and what is being done to help this problem.

5. 

   10 May 2023

   Stop the Bans

   This episode is about book banning and its pervasive history in America and worldwide. Contemporary policies of book banning are also used to discuss how the issue has become such a conservative backed problem. The repercussions of these book banning practices are then analyzed with some potential solutions that citizens can take to stop the ban, and join the band advocating for freedom of thought and expression.

6. 

   10 May 2023

   Rising School Gun Violence in America: How Safe Are We, Really?

   In this episode, we dive into the heavy, but necessary, topic of gun violence in school systems throughout America. How safe are we in the classroom? What measures can faculty and students alike take to combat the mental health effects that gun violence has on us? How safe do you feel in school? We speak with 3 guests, all of whom have insight to help us answer some of these questions. We speak to Tom Wright (a public university professor), Chuck Gesing (a public high school teacher), and Nina Carsello (a student who has experienced gun violence first hand at Temple University).

7. 

   10 May 2023

   Women of Klein College: Chelsea Scruggs, Temple TV Station's New Multimedia Content Producer

   Temple's TV station recently welcomed a new multimedia content producer and production supervisor. Chelsea Scruggs is the first woman and person of color in this position at TUTV. She joined in December and is bringing new energy and perspective to the station. Tune in to get to know more about the native Philadelphian's come-up in the media field, her unique approach to and appreciation for storytelling, what it means to her to be in this role, and to get some insight into her future plans for Temple and beyond.

8. 

   6 Apr 2023

   Fighting Fire with Fire

   In this podcast, hosts Brenna, Ayanna and Janelle discuss the ways in which the Temple University environment effects student’s mental health. They cover the high crime rates in the Philadelphia area and the ways that violence can cause deteriorating mental wellness. The hosts also discuss ways that self-care can help students to better themselves at home, and the ways that Tuttleman Counseling offers aid to struggling students. Ayanna Dais – Producer and Research LeadJanelle Buday – Audio Engineer Brenna Hallman – Scripting Lead and Main Host

9. 

   6 Apr 2023

   TUGSA Strikes Back

   At Temple University, the students were given a choice to either continue their work within studies programs constantly wanting change, or to stop and demand change. The Temple University Graduate Students Association, TUGSA, decided to strike for the 1st time in the union’s history, and even better they were successful. Within this podcast, we are going to explore the course of TUGSA’s strike while also placing an emphasis on their use of social media to spread awareness, end the strike, and have their demands met.Kierra West: ProducerAva Fitzgerald: Audio EngineerKyla Miller: Script Writer & Host

10. 

    3 Apr 2023

    Words of Motivation

    Mental health is a key concern for students at Temple University. This episode focuses on organic ways to improve it through campus engagement. The episode includes the hosts' personal engagement with student organizations, clubs, sports, etc., and how it positively impacted our mental health. Hear how they discuss how this contributed to stronger mental health, by boosting confidence, forming connections with peers, learning new skills, and moreAva Arteaga: ProducerChloe Gesing: Audio EngineerLibby Fecak: Host/Script Lead

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