A Different Lens

The Hampton Institute
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A Different Lens is a bimonthly audio podcast produced by the Hampton Institute. It is hosted by the Institute's Politics/Government Department Chair, Devon Bowers. Department chairs are interviewed each month, where articles are discussed more in-depth as well as concepts and theories relating to their specific departments. (www.hamptoninstitution.org)

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode #202: Activism in Indianapolis with Derek Ford

    We sit down today with activist and friend of the show Dr. Derek Ford to discuss activism in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Liberation Center, and their new podcast Naptown People's Radio.   Shownotes Indianapolis Liberation Center Naptown People's Radio

    37 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    Episode #201: 2025 Year End Review with Margaret Kimberley

    Today we sit down with Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, Margaret Kimberley to discuss the biggest stories of 2025. We talk everything from Epstein files, to ICE, to Venezuela.

    53 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    Episode #200: AI Economics and Financing with Mark Provost

    Today we sit down with independent analyst Mark Provost to discuss AI, it's effects on economy in the immediate, the current economic situation, and how AI is being financed and its concerning environmental toll.

    1h 22m

  4. 09/26/2025

    Episode #199: Politics, Podcasts, and Friendship with Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chelsey G

    Today we sit down with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chesley G to discuss their friendship, how they began the podcast "In This Mad World," and the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the larger ramifications, both regionally and regarding US-Israeli relations.   Shownotes In This Mad World-Apple Podcasts In This Mad World-Spotify In This Mad World-Empire and Economics In This Mad World-Youtube

    1h 11m

  5. 09/08/2025

    Episode #198: The Age of Supraliberalism with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott

    Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions.   Shownotes The Age of Supraliberalism: A Requiem for Neoliberalism Capitalist Democracy and the American Unipolar World   Higher income Americans drive bigger share of consumer spending   My Boyfriend is AI New York Times (Archive Link)

    1h 21m

  6. 08/06/2025

    Episode #197: On Stalin (Part 8: World War 2)

    After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2.   Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series.   Part 1: Origins Part 2: Stalin's Rise Part 3: Revolution and Civil War Part 4: Stalin's Rise Part 5: Collectivization Part 6: The Great Purge Part 7: Holodomor

    1h 5m

  7. 07/28/2025

    Episode #196: The 'Trump Slump' with Mark Provost

    Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.

    54 min

  8. 07/15/2025

    Episode #195 The Prosperity Gospel with Titilayo, Temi, and Dami

    Today we discuss the article entitled "God Wants You Aspiring to be A Capitalist." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel preachers in Nigeria are linked to political figures in the US, and finally what the aftermath has been regarding each person's engagement with the Christian faith.

    1h 55m
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A Different Lens is a bimonthly audio podcast produced by the Hampton Institute. It is hosted by the Institute's Politics/Government Department Chair, Devon Bowers. Department chairs are interviewed each month, where articles are discussed more in-depth as well as concepts and theories relating to their specific departments. (www.hamptoninstitution.org)

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  • Creator
    The Hampton Institute
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2013 by The Hampton Institute
  • Show Website
    A Different Lens