Slowing down and reflecting can be a really good thing, our guest argues — in ways we may never have done if not for the restrictions of the pandemic. And, the politics of bringing down statues and cyber protest are a few of the topics we’ll discuss with a sociology professor interested in socio-political movements.
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Coronavirus Has Forced Us To Slowdown — And That Might Be A Good Thing
Americans like to figure out ways to do things faster and more efficiently. Now that many obligations and places to visit have been shut down, some of our lives and cities have slowed down too. We talk with a physicist and writer about how this forced slowdown could be causing us to pause and reflect.
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Practicing Politics Out In The Open: Protest
A professor who studies social movements and political sociology joins us to discuss the politics of the current protests around police treatment of Black people.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Alan Lightman Guest
- David Meyer Guest
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