Cultural Standpoints

Tune in to the strategist formerly known as Caitlin Suarez - now legally known as Caitlin Russell. In this episode she’ll unpack the role of names in shaping identity, understanding, and empowerment. Check out her other work at hellocait.com

Exploring the intersection of hip-hop, toxic masculinity, and artistic freedom through the lens of those within the space. Check out more of our work! Kyle Stolcis kylestolcis.com Julian Grimes grimesjulian.com

Cross-cultural interactions can be unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and most of all, awkward. The easiest way to defend one’s self from these situations is to avoid them. Avoding that means avoiding interactions with people who don’t live or think like us, but will that make us a connected society? Let’s chat if you like to nerd out about culture as much as I do. ariabad.com

Inspired by Michelle Obama’s description of how a stereotype can become a trap, Chorong, Nanda, and Imani discuss stereotypes and the different ways they have navigated them in their own lives.

They’re agents of change — economically, environmentally and ecologically. In this episode, join us in exploring how and why this mighty mollusk could be a tool for the future of our planet. See what else we’re up to! Sarah Matheson Harris sarahmathesonharris.com Catie Frech frechyeah.com

Earlier this year, everyone seemed to know someone who had Marie Kondo-ed their life, but what do the things we choose to keep — and get rid of — over time tell us about ourselves? See what else we’re up to: Joe Castagna http://www.joecastagna.me/ Anna Kim https://www.annasejinkim.com/ Kaitie Kovach https://www.kaitiekovach.com/

Rumor has it that cannabis will be the first billion dollar industry dominated by women. The Grass Ceiling Margaret Dick and Hadley Mathews explore whether or not this prediction could actually come true. See what else we’re up to! Margaret Dick: www.margaretdick.com Hadley Mathews: www.hadleybmathews.com

What do Kanye, Roseanne, Louis C.K., and Lori Loughlin all have in common? They’ve all been canceled. Join Mykala Daniel and Kate Fallon on a journey into cancel culture, how it started, and what it brings to today’s society.

While critics might call smell “the ugly stepchild of the sense family”, we beg to differ. Our sense of smell is deeply rooted in areas of the brain that process emotion, associative learning, and memory. Scent may be the least obvious of our five senses, but that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. And brands are catching on, utilizing the power of smell to attract people to retail spaces and sell them their products. So, what’s next for smell? Join Mary Gray Johnson and Anna French on this episode of cultural standpoints as we chat about the most powerful yet subliminal sense.

Burial, cremation, and…? What else can we do with our bodies after we die? We explore the history and future of death care options in America with a focus on sustainability and human connections. See what else we’re up to! Evanne Allen: www.evanneallen.com Caroline Moyer-Kardos: www.carolinemk.com

How does a comedian respond when the truth is stranger than fiction? We spoke with industry exerts on the comedy industry’s response to Donald Trump’s presidency and how it has changed from past administrations.

RuPaul? More like Ru-ler of the drag world. RuPaul is the face of drag for many Americans but he has made some controversial statements about who can and can't do drag. Drag is a performance art that symbolizes freedom and self-expression. In this episode, we explore how inclusive drag is or is not. To continue the conversation about drag or any of the topics in this season of Cultural Standpoints, follow us on social media. @hannah_barr on IG and Twitter @csethk on IG

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