Question Culture Brian & Lornett
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Brian and Lornett believe it is important to question conventional wisdom. Each bi-weekly episode they will pick a topic to discuss, question, and hopefully provide a unique perspective.
[Any views or opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to Brian and Lornett (or guests) and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that Brian and Lornett (or guests) may or may not be associated with in any professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated.]
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Plastic
In less than a hundred years, humans have created 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. Less than 5% of plastic has been recycled. Plastic can be found at the top of Mt. Everest and the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It's up in the clouds and down in your veins. On this episode, Brian & Lornett discuss the history of the plastics industry, how they lie about their ability to recycle and the terrifying consequences to our health.
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Sports
Sports provide many physical, emotional, and social health benefits. However, they can also be used to exploit and harm both athletes and fans. On this episode Brian & Lornett discuss the exploitation of college athletes, private owners using tax dollars to build professional sports stadiums, how sports are used as propaganda, and much more.
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History Edition 19: Mass Strikes, FDR, & The New Deal
On this episode Brian, Steve, and Lornett discuss several mass strikes during the 1930s, the election of FDR, and the purpose of his "New Deal" policies.
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Revolutionary Black Voices
In honor of February being black history month, Brian & Lornett wanted to share some of their favorite speeches from famous black leaders of the 1960s civil rights movement. On this episode they will share and dissect speeches from James Baldwin, Fred Hampton, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Monogamy: With Special Guest Ashley Oakley
Brian & Lornett figured a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day would be to question the default type of relationship in western society, monogamy. Together with special guest Ashley Oakley they discuss the history of marriage, the societal pressure to form monogamous relationships, alternative relationship models, and ways we can all improve our loving relationships regardless of the type.
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Unionizing: With Special Guest Janneke Parrish
On this episode Brian & Lornett are joined by special guest, Janneke Parrish, to discuss her new book The Tech Worker's Guide to Unions. Using her personal experience, and the experiences of other labor organizers, Janneke has created a comprehensive guide that can be useful to workers in any industry. Together they discuss why unions are an important and effective tool for workers, the methods companies will use to union bust, useful agencies for those looking to unionize like the NLRB & CWA, and much more.