
Racial Violence: A Continuum
In part one of a two-part episode conversation, Dr. Rasul Mowatt discusses the eleven forms of racial violence on a continuum, from what is intolerable to what is impossible to conceive.
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What is democracy? Is it the best form of government? Is the U.S. a democracy? What is at stake in democracy today?
The Themester podcast series features College of Arts and Sciences’ faculty exploring ideas framed by this year’s theme. They share insights from a wide range of disciplines, and challenge us to think more deeply about issues related to issues of governance and the ideals and realities of democracy today.
In part one of a two-part episode conversation, Dr. Rasul Mowatt discusses the eleven forms of racial violence on a continuum, from what is intolerable to what is impossible to conceive.
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In part two of a two-part conversation, Dr. Rasul Mowatt discusses the origins of policing and an employed police force. He breaks down the late 20th-century narratives that now inform mainstream public understanding of police.
ListenDr. Freya Thimsen, a professor in the English department, discusses the power of rhetoric to create social change.
ListenNoura Ahmed is a 2020 graduate of the Media School. She majored in Media Science, with a concentration in culture and society. During her time at IU she was an active member of American Student Radio regularly made podcasts in collaboration with her peers. She is passionate about creating a more informed public and telling the stories of the voiceless.
Eliza Craig is a senior majoring in African American African Diaspora Studies (AAADs)and Spanish with a concentration in cultural studies. She is also earning a certificate in Political and Civic Engagement (PACE). As Vice President of Content for WIUX student radio, and previously a podcast team director and host, Eliza values audio—podcasts and radio, as a monitor of the pulse of society.