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Chenjerai Kumanyika

Peabody Award-winning host of Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. The podcast explores the history of the NYPD, from its origins to its present-day challenges.

Top 5 podcasts with Chenjerai Kumanyika

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37 snips
Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 20min

Post-election '24 All-Star Special

Celeste Headlee, an NPR veteran and author, joins Chenjerai Kumanyika, a journalism professor and podcast creator, alongside business journalist Ellen McGirt and climate journalist Amy Westervelt. They dive into the complexities of the 2024 election, tackling topics like race, political communication, and Trump's potential second term. They confront challenges like sexism and inequality in politics and stress the importance of empathetic dialogue and grassroots activism in driving change. The conversation urges a deeper understanding of interconnected social issues.
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34 snips
Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 12min

S7 E13: CAPITALISM Bonus, Live at Motorco

Chenjerai Kumanyika, an assistant professor at NYU and podcast maker, joins community leaders Cameron Smith and Courtney Smith. They dive into rethinking capitalism and its true impact on freedom for the average citizen. The trio emphasizes local economic empowerment, discussing food accessibility and systemic inequalities. They advocate for affordable housing and transformative justice, highlighting the importance of community-rooted organizations. With a focus on collective action, they inspire hope while reflecting on meaningful change and grassroots initiatives.
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23 snips
Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 10min

Is Trump Winning the Sun Belt?

Chenjerai Kumanyika, host of Empire City and a historian on the NYPD, joins the conversation on pivotal political dynamics as Election Day approaches. They delve into Trump's fluctuating campaign, focusing on his struggles in the Sun Belt and evolving voter demographics, especially among Hispanic communities. Kumanyika also discusses the NYPD's historical roots, shedding light on policing issues and how they relate to contemporary societal challenges. The mix of politics and history presents a thought-provoking analysis of today’s electoral landscape.
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9 snips
Aug 8, 2023 • 57min

The Moth Radio Hour: Occasional Magic

In this hour, stories of moments of beauty, awe, and clarity uncovered amidst chaos and the quotidian. Hosted by the Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard. Chenjerai Kumanyika seeks protection through tradition and faith. Matt McArthur witnesses rare beauty during an Arctic dive. Sofija Stefonovic gets her first taste of capitalism. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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8 snips
Jul 27, 2022 • 50min

White Affirmative Action: Rebroadcast

When it comes to U.S. government programs and support designed to benefit particular racial groups, history is clear. White folks have received most of the handouts. Part of our summer mini-season of rebroadcasts. By John Biewen, with Deena Hayes-Greene of the Racial Equity Institute and Season 2 series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices