The AHCA, Children’s Sleep, and Planets
Past Present Episode 77
In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the fate of the American Health Care Act, the constructed nature of children's sleep, and Pluto's place among the planets.
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Building a Feminism for the 99%
Mobilizing for the International Women’s Strike
Public Seminar broadcasted the open conversation with feminists, students, workers, professors and international activists, including Nancy Fraser, Cinzia Arruzza and Miriam Ticktin, live in Feb 28th at the New School. The event was announced with the following message. Enjoy the video!
On March 8 more than 30 different countries went on strike. ...
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International Women’s Strike
March 8 Rally
On March 8th, the International Women’s Strike struck a chord similar to the Women’s March on Washington 46 days prior. As much a celebration as a show of resistance, in a defiant and yet jubilant declaration of solidarity across difference, all variations of women, their loved ones and allies of ...
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Intersectionality, Beauty & the Beast, and Defunding the NEH & NEA
Past Present Episode 76
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate whether intersectionality is a religion, the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, and Trump's plan to defund the NEA and NEH.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
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The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment
Past Present Episode 75
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Harvard's decision to drop the LSAT, George W. Bush's newfound popularity, and corporal punishment.
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2017: Something old, something new, much was borrowed, nothing blue
Women all over the world marched, rallied, and demonstrated in solidarity to commemorate International Women's Day. While the tradition was established a century ago, never before have so many women demonstrated in so many places in so many countries. To show solidarity, women wore red, whether they were demonstrating or ...
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Critical Design
By Tony Dunne & Fiona Raby
Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby are professors of Design and Emerging Technology at The New School and partners in the design studio Dunne & Raby. They use design as a medium to stimulate discussion and debate amongst designers, industry and the public about the social, cultural and ethical implications of existing ...
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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV
Past Present Episode 74
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Trump’s wiretapping allegations, “wellness real estate,” and late-night TV.
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Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance by Theda Skocpol
Part II Q&A Session
For the Part I please visit:
https://publicseminar.org/2017/02/democrats-republicans-and-the-explosive-politics-of-health-insurance/#.WLWpRhIrK2w
The current debate on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act has once again highlighted healthcare as a divisive issue at the national level. In this climate, healthcare is framed in a variety of ways that escape easy categorization. This national debate cannot be addressed ...
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Not My President’s Day
Monday February 20th
Over two dozen US cities saw anti-Trump protestors hit the streets for "Not My President's Day" demonstrations. In Trump's new home in Washington D.C. several hundred people rallied at Dupont Circle, then walked two miles to the White House.
While the rally was in process a motorcyclist flying a Trump flag ...
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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots
Past Present Episode 73
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the complicated politics of the women's strike, the rise of anti-Semitism in America, and humanity's relationship to robots.
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