Retrospect

About Retrospect

Take an in-depth look at the issues facing Fordham University with Retrospect, the official podcast of The Fordham Observer, as we interview guests, share stories and foster active debate. Co-hosted by Diana Silva, Mia Swann and Kiera Mullany.

Publisher

The Fordham Observer

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Oct 2018

Latest episode

12 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Black History Month: One Identity, Many Histories Across the Diaspora

   In this episode of Retrospect, host Shine Alagba sits down with Black Student Alliance (BSA) E-Board members, President Jillian Bruno (FCLC ’26) and Vice President Emmanuel Okeke (FCLC ’26), about the significance of Black History Month and Black identity across the diaspora. They delve into their personal backgrounds, reflecting on their unique experiences growing up...

2. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Empathy, Connection and Normalcy: Perspectives on Disability and Daily Life

   In this episode of Retrospect, host Shine (FCLC ’27) sits down with Fordham students Leah Zelaya (FCLC ’29) and Idman Loyan (FCLC ’29) for an honest discussion about disability, race and body image. Leah shares her advocacy journey living with a rare neuromuscular condition, while Idman reflects on navigating life as a Black Somali woman...

3. 

   1 May 2025

   Eid al-Fitr 2025 at Fordham

   It’s been almost a year since Fordham hired their first Director of Muslim Life. This spring semester, members of the Islamic community at Fordham feasted to commemorate the end of Ramadan — and dream about the future. This story was written and produced by Colby McCaskill, and Shine Alagba You can read his story, and...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.