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Nov 13, 2023 • 34min

S09 E05: A Blonde Enters a Lecture Hall…and Offers a Feminist Examination of Sexist Humour

Dr Nicole Graham, a feminist professor specializing in studying sexist humor, examines the harm and offensiveness of sexist humor, the ethical considerations of humor, the impact of sexist humor on society, the subjectivity and ethics of humor, and the harmful effects of sexist humor on individuals and society. The podcast highlights the need to address everyday sexism and emphasizes the responsibility we have to reflect on the content and implications of the jokes we laugh at.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 35min

S09 E04: Free Speech Against a Faith—When the Faith is Not Ours

The podcast discusses freedom of speech and religion, addressing court cases and controversial cartoons. It analyzes the balance between religious faith and freedom of expression, questioning the principles of liberal democracy in relation to Muslims. The chapter explores justifications for free speech, its limitations, and its impact on minority groups. It also emphasizes the delicate balance between freedom of religion and freedom of speech in a court case.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 41min

S09 E03: The State of Free Speech in UK Universities: What Students and the Public Think

Professor Bobby Duffy discusses his research on the state of free speech in UK universities, exploring opposing views on the topic, the shift in political manifestos towards cultural wars, the rise of cancel culture, the changing perception of 'woke', the emergence of anti-woke identity, and support for free speech in UK universities.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 36min

S09 E02: Free Speech and the University

The podcast discusses the role of free speech in Higher Education, including its importance for marginalized individuals and the suppression of free speech. It explores the power of free speech for marginalized groups and the tension between free speech and equality. The podcast also highlights the potential for transformative conversations and the importance of free speech and academic freedom in universities.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 47min

S09 E01: Free Speech and Offence: Can We Draw a Line?

This podcast discusses the importance of free speech in universities, exploring obstacles and restrictions. It also examines the legal and ethical debate surrounding Holocaust denial. The complexities of free speech and offense are explored, including controversial standards for African-American history and manipulation of facts. Balancing free speech with harm to others and equality in academia is examined, as well as the need for listening and inclusive cultures within universities.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 40min

S08 E09: Witnessing Catastrophe: Theology and Climate Change

Tim Middleton discusses the role of theology and religion in response to climate change and collective trauma
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Mar 20, 2023 • 48min

S08 E08: Is climate change a security threat?

Robert Falkner considers climate change from an International Relations perspective
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Mar 13, 2023 • 38min

S08 E07: Minimal ethics for a planetary crisis

Dr Joanna Zylinska takes a deep dive into the philosophy of climate change
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Mar 6, 2023 • 48min

S08 S06: Climate Change: What can we do?

A panel discussion concerning climate change and our response to it, with a keynote address from Sarah Lunnon (Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil), convened by AKC Director Professor Clare Carlisle
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Mar 6, 2023 • 42min

S08 E03: Public Education in an Era of Planetary Emergency

Ben Rawlence, founder of Black Mountains College, discusses the role of education in preparing us to live in a new era of planetary emergency and climate crisis

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