Six Feet Apart

In part 2 of our 6th episode, we delve into the impact of COVID-19 on incarcerated individuals and the prison system as a whole. Kim Yeasir, the Chief Empowerment Officer of THRIVE Communities, tells us about the additional struggles that COVID-19 has placed on individuals trying to reintegrate into society after serving their sentences. Additionally, we hear from Judge Barbara Lyn

In part 1 of our 6th episode, we delve into the legal sector and federal court systems within the U.S. and Canada and how they have been affected since the onset of the pandemic. We chat with Judge Barbara Lynn, Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas, and Justice Michael D. Manson of the Federal Court of Canada. Additionally, we get the pe

In Part 2 of our 5th episode, we transition to how technology poses benefits and harms during COVID-19. From filtering our exposure through Facebook and shrinking the diversity of news coverage to spreading social movements and allowing us to connect during quarantine – there are no easy answers surrounding technology, but these questions need to be asked. Episode FIVE Published

In part 1 of our 5th episode, we tackle big questions about technology and media's influence on our sense of humanity: is Gen Z harmed by the large presence of tech in their lives? What do we lose when we rely on social media to connect with one another? Hear from accomplished authors, professors, and psychologists as we seek answers to these questions and more. Episode FIVE Publis

In part 2 of our 4th episode, we delve into the crazy world of COVID-19 conspiracy theories: from eating bat soup to drinking more vodka as a cure for the virus...things get a little strange. Episode FOUR Published on 8/8/20

In part 1 of our 4th episode, our co-host Ahmed takes us through the common misconceptions around the science of COVID-19: from the source of the pandemic to the effectiveness of masks. Episode FOUR Published on 8/8/20

In our 3rd episode, we discuss essential workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. We hear from both foodservice and healthcare workers – individuals with different experiences yet similar takeaways: please wear a mask, treat others with kindness, and value all people's lives equally. Where to donate to essential workers: Sanctuary DMV's GoFundMe, Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund, D

Education during a pandemic and how it's evolving and changing based on student and educator perspectives Episode TWO Published on 7/11/20

Education during a pandemic and how it's evolving and changing based on student and educator perspectives.  Episode TWO Published on 7/11/20

We will be exploring freedom of speech and the right to protest in the Black Lives Matter movement through international voices during a pandemic. Special guests include a protest organizer in New York named Robert Pemberton & international students who will speak on racism in their communities and how they've combated it through the BLM movement during this time. Episode ONE P