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Equality

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Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?

>> April 30, 2023

As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.

topics covered: Career, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Gender, Gender Gap, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Sociology, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
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Is Hollywood Really Changing? The Diversity Debacle

>> April 2, 2023

We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood.

topics covered: Career, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Equality, Media and Entertainment, Oscars, Pop Culture, Race and Identity
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Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West

>> February 12, 2023

For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
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The Power of Photography

>> October 2, 2022

We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Art, Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Inequality, Photography, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
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Breaking Gendered Roles in the Household

>> September 18, 2022

More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance.

topics covered: Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Gender Roles, Parenting, Sociology
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The Early History of the NBA

>> August 7, 2022

We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Basketball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
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Supporting U.S. Farmers

>> May 29, 2022

With domestic farms declining, America is extremely reliant on foreign shipments. We discuss the many challenges farmers are facing and the barriers to entry in agriculture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Equality, Farming and Agriculture, Food Indsutry, Industry, Land Development, Supply Chain and Logistics
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The Women Of The Old West

The Women of the Old West

>> August 8, 2021

When most people imagine the early West, they picture wide open landscapes, lawlessness and sweaty men working away in mines and on farms. While this is part of the story, the other lesser known narrative is the unique opportunities the West held for women during the 19th and 20th centuries. Author Winifred Gallagher joins us this week to share how the …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
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Fair Labor: The Importance of Worker Centers

>> July 4, 2021

Unions, which are organized labor groups, are prevalent across the U.S. You’ve probably heard of the term in the media or may know someone who’s part of a union. But, have you ever heard of a worker center? It operates in similar functions as unions; however, this resource is much more community-based and is more of a guiding advocate in responsive …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equality, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
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The Tulsa Race Massacre

>> February 21, 2021

In the early 1900’s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma was commonly referred to as the ‘Black Wall Street’. It was a predominantly African American town that was booming due to the nearby discovery of oil. It was a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family – but that all changed on May 31, 1921. In a matter of hours, the town was burnt to …

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Black History Month, Equality, History, Literature and Writing, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Segregation, Tulsa Race Massacre
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
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The Unending Toll of Discrimination

>> December 20, 2020

Segregation not only divides cities but leads to divided people as well. It fuels biases against people who may look or act different than us, leading to generations of inequity and discrimination. Viewpoints speaks with social justice activist, Tonika Johnson about the many impacts segregation has had on the city of Chicago.

topics covered: Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Community, Diversity, Education, Equality, Ethnicity, Housing and Homelessness, Inequality, International/Global Affairs, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Segregation, Societal Issues, Sociology
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The Fight for Paternity Leave

>> June 3, 2018

Bringing a new baby home is exciting... and chaotic. The last thing parents want to worry about is their work life. But for many dads, the stigma and financial burdens of trying to stay home means they have little time to bond at home. We talk to Josh Levs, a journalist who took the fight for paternity leave head-on.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Children and Parenting, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Parenting, Philosophy and Ethics
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Charlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches

>> March 26, 2017

Charlton Heston was a soldier, a liberal, and a conservative in his 84 years. Biographer Marc Eliot discusses how Heston's politics impacted his career and legacy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Hollywood, Inequality, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Politics, Protest, Racism and Discrimination
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Men, Women and Equality

>> July 10, 2016

Our guests talk about issues of gender equality, why they happen, and how we can level the playing field for both women and men.

topics covered: Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Gender Roles, Inequality, Podcasts and Audio Content, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology, Women's Issues
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Elizabeth Marshall Thomas: Lessons in survival and equality from the Bushmen

>> June 26, 2016

Our guest discusses how she learned a lot about how to raise children, find food and water, and community cooperation from the Bushmen of southwestern Africa.

topics covered: Community, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Media and Entertainment
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