Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 6. Katie Beck, Gum-Dip Theatre (Akron, OH) Podcast #: 72 Release Date: April 18, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our sixth episode, Casey and Anuj talk with Katie Beck, Co-Artistic Director of the Gum-Dip Theatre in Akron, OH. The conversation explores the changing face of Akron, OH – and Katie reflects on how community identity can be reinvented and reimagined…
Series 6 Episode 5 – Khyati Joshi, Race, Religion, and Democracy
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 5. Khyati Joshi – Race, Religion, and Democracy Podcast #: 71 Release Date: April 4, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. In our fifth episode, Casey and Shemariah talk with Dr. Khyati Y. Joshi (Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, author: White Christian Privilege). The conversation explores topics of religious privilege and the intersections of race, religion, and democracy. Dr. Joshi provides personal…
Series 6 Episode 4 – Akii Butler & Erik Gomez, Organizing Youth
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 4. Akii Butler and Erik Gomez, Organizing Youth Podcast #: 70 Release Date: March 28, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our fourth episode features two youth of color who are active in the NEO organizing space. Ashley and Casey talk with Akii Butler (Ohio Organizing Collaborative) and Erik Gomez (Director of Governmental Affairs for Undergraduate Student Government at Kent State). The…
Series 6 Episode 3 – Tessa Xuan & Suparna Bhaskaran, Socially Constructing the ‘Other’
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 3. Tessa Xuan and Suparna Bhaskaran, Socially Constructing the ‘Other’ Podcast #: 69 Release Date: February 28, 2022 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our third episode begins by exploring how individuals identify themselves, and why self-identification is a fundamental part of autonomy. Ashley and Shemariah talk with Tessa Xuan (Statewide Co-Director, OPAWL) and Dr. Suparna Bhaskaran (non-resident Fellow at the Institute on…
Series 2 Episode 25 – Phil Kidd, Northwest Neighborhoods CDC
Series: 2. Power of Political and Civic Engagement Episode: 25. Phil Kidd, Northwest Neighborhoods CDC Podcast #: 68 Release Date: January 24, 2022 Summary: This week the podcast continues the series, the Power of Political and Civic Engagement. In this episode, Ashley and Casey welcome Phil Kidd, Special Projects Manager for Northwest Neighborhoods CDC in Cleveland. The three discuss differences in community development and organizing across suburban and urban spaces – as well as how running can serve to connect…
Series 6 Episode 2 – Professors Nishani Frazier and Ayesha Bell Hardaway
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 2. Professors Nishani Frazier and Ayesha Bell Hardaway Podcast #: 67 Release Date: December 13, 2021 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our second episode begins by exploring the 3R’s: race, racism, and racialized systems of oppression. Casey and Shemariah talk with Professors Nishani Frazier (Associate Professor of American Studies and History at University of Kansas) and Ayesha Bell Hardaway (Associate Professor of…
Series 5 Episode 5 – Dr. Jay Chen, Cleveland State University
Series: 5. Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research Episode: 4. Dr. Jay Chen, Cleveland State University Podcast #: 66 Release Date: November 15, 2021 Summary: This week the podcast continues with the series Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with Dr. Jay Chen, Associate Professor at Cleveland State University. The three talk about causes behind current supply chain disruptions and the ways in which his work can impact public policy. Links:…
Series 5 Episode 4 – Dr. Meghan Novisky, COVID 19 and Incarceration
Series: 5. Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research Episode: 4. Dr. Meghan Novisky, COVID 19 and Incarceration Podcast #: 65 Release Date: November 1, 2021 Summary: This week the podcast continues with the series Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with returning guest Dr. Meghan Novisky, Assistant Professor at Cleveland State University. The conversation centers around the impact of COVID-19 on incarcerated individuals, the failure of policy responses to protect these…
Series 6 Episode 1 – Elaine Hsiao, School of Peace and Conflict Studies
Series: 6. Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio Episode: 1. Elaine Hsiao, School of Peace and Conflict Studies Podcast #: 64 Release Date: October 18, 2021 Summary: This episode is part of Series 6, Race and Democracy in Northeast Ohio. Our first episode begins by exploring the Power of Storytelling. Ashley and Anuj talk with Elaine Hsiao, faculty at Kent State’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies. The conversation focuses on storytelling as a research tool, as a bridge for…
Series 5 Episode 3 – Michael Palmieri, Ohio Employee Ownership Center
Series: 5. Demystifying Policy-Relevant Research Episode: 3. Michael Palmieri, Ohio Employee Ownership Center Podcast #: 63 Release Date: October 4, 2021 Summary: This week the podcast continues with the new series – demystifying policy-relevant research-in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network. Ashley and Casey speak with Michael Palmieri, Research Associate at Kent State University’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center. The conversation centers around on the ways employee-ownership can be used as an economic development strategy to create…