9 episodes
Cognitive Dissident Kalyani Saxena
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4.7 • 15 Ratings
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Here to talk about politics and the people history likes to ignore.
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Black Abolition and the Question of Political Violence
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, about the history of Black Abolition and the role political violence can play in forcing social change.
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Policing Pregnancy
I discuss how the concept of "child endangerment" has been used by the government to police and incarcerate vulnerable black and brown women.
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A Campus Amidst Coronavirus
In a raw and occasionally funny episode, I attempt to capture what it was like to be a Wellesley College student in the era of coronavirus.
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Biometric Citizenship
I discuss how biometric technologies are being used by states as a method of social control.
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The Surveillance State
I discuss the racialization of Muslims post 9/11 and its connection to the American surveillance state
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The Loophole
I trace the history of abortion in America and discuss the way federalism makes way for restrictive regulations on abortion.
Customer Reviews
Excellent Job
Extremely well thought out, researched, and edited. It’s always a pleasure to listen, and to learn something new! I especially enjoyed the episode on Biometric Citizenship- fascinating topic presented really well.
I LOVE Cognitive Dissident
The topics this podcast addresses and the balanced but morally uncompromising perspective it takes are so needed today! I highly recommend listening, because Kalyani has clearly put in the work to deliver episodes that are well-researched, nuanced, and meaningful.
Thoughtful and Sincere
Young and awesome woman navigating her way through issues that matter to us all. It’s not super slick but that’s how it should be because ultimately it is informative and well researched.