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Fazal Rizvi, Emeritus Professor in Global Studies of Education, shares insights from his upcoming book on globalization and education. He discusses how globalization remains influential despite rising nationalism and critiques of neoliberalism. The conversation dives into the shifting political landscape in the U.S., especially under potential future leadership. Rizvi also reflects on the challenges of academic collaboration and the need for a coherent public educational space amidst diverse ideologies, highlighting the complexities of technology in this evolving landscape.

Michael W. Apple, a distinguished curriculum scholar, dives into the implications of a potential second Trump presidency on education. He discusses the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's educational policies, including budget cuts and the rise of privatization. Apple addresses the book bans and gender politics affecting schools, revealing how emotional appeals shape voter support. Furthermore, he emphasizes the critical role of community involvement and grassroots efforts in combating political pressures in education.

In this insightful discussion, Jack Schneider, an assistant professor at UMass Lowell, and freelance journalist Jennifer Berkshire reflect on the state of public education after the Trump administration. They dive into the alarming trends of privatization and the influence of figures like Betsy DeVos. The conversation highlights the disconnect between extreme educational policies and mainstream Republican views, underlining the necessity for grassroots activism to defend public schooling amid looming threats from a potential second Trump presidency.

If you find FreshEd a valuable educational resource, please consider joining our community. Membership starts for as little as $10/month. Sign up at FreshEdpodcast.com -- Today we take a look behind the curtain of the FreshEd Flux episode entitled “I am Karen,” which was created by Suwandee Thatsanaprai, who is known as Beaw. If you haven’t listened to Beaw’s Flux episode yet, hit stop now and go find it in your podcast feed. Beaw is a Thai-Karen education development practitioner currently working with the Southeast Asia Spark Fund initiative at the Global Fund for Children. She recently completed her master’s at the University of Bristol. She is a Season 3 Flux Fellow. https://freshedpodcast.com/thatsanaprai/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Today we launch the next and final episode of Flux for Season 3. In this episode, Suwandee Thatsanaprai, known as Beaw, shines a light on the Karen ethnic minority in Thailand. She shows the structural effects of colonization and the affective dimensions of racism. And she ponders the connections between language and identity. Beaw is a Thai-Karen education development practitioner currently working with the Southeast Asia Spark Fund initiative at the Global Fund for Children. She recently completed her master’s at the University of Bristol. She is a Season 3 Flux Fellow. If you’re curious about the final song, you can read an English translation on our website. https://freshedpodcast.com/flux-beaw/ -- Today’s episode was created, written, and produced by Suwandee Thatsanaprai. Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Will Brehm were the producers. Special thanks to Beaw's mother for helping write the S’gaw Karen script; Wut for inviting Beaw to his school and for his help pushing her bike on the muddy roads; and Beaw's grandmother for sharing a different perspective that helped her learn more about her and her identity as a Karen woman. Voices: Voice of the 'expat expert': Ian Hendry Original Voices of karen students at the school: Seij hpo, Hsaj hti, La hsgij, Hpaw moj la. English Voice over for karen students at the school: Oscar- Seij hpo, Cleo - Hsaj hti, Archie - La Hsgij, and Khum Hom - Hpaw moj la Original Voices of Karen adults: Hpaj se da, Tij ywa, Toj lwij, K’ Li, Hsaj hpaw, Nauj shi. English Voice Over for Karen adults : Elliot - Hpaj se da, Jeff- Tij ywa, John - Toj lwij, Kyaw - K’ Li, Por - Hsaj hpaw, Som - Nauj shi Music: Kho Due Doe by P'Chi (used with permission) Kla Kla Chi Klu Ngu by P'Chi (used with permission) ปว่าเก่อญอก็มีหัวใจ Ver.เตหน่ากู by P'Chi (used with permission) Thai National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v86OlB4f2QY High Anxiety by Phillip Mount (from Soundstripe) Grim History performed by Lost Ghosts (from Soundstripe) Celebrated Life performed by Lost Ghosts (from Soundstripe) Wise Decision performed by Lost Ghosts (from Soundstripe) Sweet Collapse by Matthew Grossman Raindrops performed by Moments Sound Effects: Forest Rain Wind Light (from Soundstripe): https://app.soundstripe.com/sound-effects/6608

If you find FresHEd a valuable educational resource, please consider joining our community. Membership starts for as little as $10/month. Sign up at FreshEdpodcast.com -- Today we look behind the curtain of Peter Browning’s FreshEd Flux episode entitled “Listening to the Soundosphere.” If you haven’t listened to his Flux episode yet, hit stop now and go find it in your podcast feed. Our conversation today will make much more sense once you listen to his Flux episode. Peter Browning is a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies at University College London. He was a Season 3 Flux Fellow. https://freshedpodcast.com/browning/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Peter Browning, a recent PhD graduate from University College London and postdoctoral fellow, dives into the transformative power of sound in storytelling. He discusses the emotional depth that soundscapes can evoke and the immersive experiences they create. Browning explores the interplay between sound and narrative, highlighting how audio can enhance audience engagement and shape perceptions. He also critiques traditional research methods, advocating for a more accessible, multimodal approach to academic storytelling through podcasts.

If you find FreshEd a valuable educational resource, please consider joining our community. Membership starts for as little as $10/month. Sign up at FreshEdpodcast.com -- Today Chundou Her joins me to talk about their FreshEd Flux episode entitled "Hmagical Girl Academy: Confronting racism through collective healing." I recommend you listen to their Flux episode before you continue with this one. You’ll find it in your podcast feed. In today’s interview, we discuss Hmong student experiences on college campuses and what it was like to put together a podcast with their cousins. Chundou Her is a PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Season 3 FreshEd Flux Fellow. https://freshedpodcast.com/her/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Today we air the next episode of Flux. Chundou Her’s research is on Hmong student experiences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It’s significant that UW-Madison is a predominantly white institution in the Midwest of the United States because the Hmong student experiences that Chundou explores is of racism in all its forms – from stereotypical ideas about model minorities, to its links to sexism, and to the many microaggressions common on campus. In this episode, Chundou imagines multiple, parallel worlds where layers of universes simultaneously fold into each other. This may be interpreted as a form of dissociation, but it could also be understood as a space for collective healing. https://freshedpodcast.com/flux-her/ -- Today’s episode was created, written, and produced by Chundou Her. Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Will Brehm were the producers. Special thanks to Ruth Her, Leah Her, and Isabella Her for their support in creating the magical girl world as well as lending their voices to bring the story to life. This episode is dedicated to all cousins out there, whether you are biological or found. May your imaginations be magical and may your real worlds be joyful. Voices: Main narrator, “monster” voices, Magical Girl Blue: Chundou Her Ruth, Magical Girl Minoa: Ruth Her Leah, Magical Girl Lucy: Leah Her Isabella, Magical Girl Sweet Pea: Isabella Her Music: “ADVENTURE”... An original composition by Chundou Her. Composed on the open source application, MuseScore 4. “Quirky story music”... An original composition by Chundou Her. Composed on the open source application, MuseScore 4. “Transformation Sequence”... An original composition by Chundou Her. Composed on the open source application, MuseScore 4. “Teamwork”... An original composition by Chundou Her. Composed on the open source application, MuseScore 4. “Finale”... An original composition by Chundou Her. Composed on the open source application, MuseScore 4. Happy Music (loop1) by AudioCoffee Spooky strings by Victor_Natas Corporate Business Presentation (loop ver.2) by AudioCoffee Sounds: Phone Ringing #4 by AUDACITIER Answer machine beep - generated by vestibule-door crowd in hall medium reverb by theplax Loose Classic Bike Bell, Triple Ding 1 by manofham Bamboo, Pluto and Gregorian wind chimes at Sharp Tor, Teign Gorge by Philip_Goddard Half second kitchen clock ticks by nightcustard Dialup by lintphishx Group_laugh_long_exaggerate by thanvannispen Sci-fi Laboratory Ambience by qudodup Heartbeats 61 by patobottos Off-Hook tone by NuclearTape Thailand jungle morning crickets, birds echo +water drops on plants7 woodpecker cleaned by kyles Office Ambience Mix by kwahmah_02 Ccc_applause_short by uair01 Crowd Wow Surprise People by dersuperanton Breath_group_shocked11 by thanvannispen Harp Glissando Up by Cunningar0807 Light Magic - [RPG] by colorsCrimsonTears Magic spell heal bright bell brid reverb by ryusa Thunder by AudioPapkin 23_Miss_hit by Juaner_ Horror Ghost sound by HaraldDeLuca Shattering Glass (Small) by Czarcazas FX_Footsteps_Echo01 by PeteBarry SFX Player Action: Phone Pick Up by trullilulli Spell explosion by Bertsz Sound Effect: Twinkle/Sparkle by ShidenBeatsMusic Cartoon Slide Whistle Down 1 by floraphonic Bongo Drum Roll 1 by floraphonic Crash Cymbal Hit by UNIVERSFIELD Supernatural Explosion by Pixabay Fairy_sound by Pixabay Power Charge by Pixabay

Ijaaz Jackaria, a recent University of Edinburgh graduate and FreshEd Flux Fellow, discusses his work on ethnography in Mauritius. They explore the fascinating blend of science and sound from NASA's Voyager 1 mission, and how it connects to Carl Sagan's 'pale blue dot' concept. Jackaria emphasizes the need for incorporating Southern epistemologies to challenge dominant narratives, while also sharing insights on crafting engaging audio stories that balance humor with serious themes. Dive into the richness of diverse knowledge systems!