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Dec 28, 2015 • 38min

Episode 011: Chike Jeffers on Black Thought

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Chike Jeffers about africana philosophy, Ethiopian political philosophy, black life and black solidarity in Canada, and why we need black Canadian philosophy.
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Dec 11, 2015 • 42min

Episode 010: Joel Reynolds on Disability

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Joel Reynolds about the stigmas and oppressions surrounding disability, technology and mortality, 'inspiration porn', and sex and disability.
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Oct 21, 2015 • 47min

Episode 009: Kristie Dotson on Ignorance

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kristie Dotson about ignorance, problems facing black girls, academic passing, and black feminist thought.
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Oct 19, 2015 • 39min

Episode 008: David McClean on Money

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher, David McClean, on money and the philosophical life, hip-hop culture and materialism, occupy wall street, and why what happens on wall street matters to the poor.
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Aug 17, 2015 • 33min

Episode 007: Vanessa Wills on Marxism

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher, Vanessa Wills, on marxism and its misconceptions, and what today's social movements can learn from marxist thought.
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Jul 14, 2015 • 30min

Episode 006: Rachel McKinnon on Allies & Active Bystanders

In a thought-provoking discussion, Rachel McKinnon, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the College of Charleston, delves into the intricacies of ally culture. She critiques common pitfalls like gaslighting and tokenism while advocating for active bystander engagement. McKinnon emphasizes the significance of elevating marginalized voices and challenges listeners to rethink who can truly be an ally. Additionally, she shares insights on the power of blogs as informative platforms and highlights essential feminist literature, showcasing the evolution of advocacy in the digital age.
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Jun 8, 2015 • 35min

Episode 005: Amir Jaima on Philosophy and Literature

Myisha Cherry chats with Philosopher, Amir Jaima, about what philosophy can learn from literature, what makes black literature so philosophically rich, Why is Toni Morrison a philosopher, and more.
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Apr 13, 2015 • 37min

Episode 004: Douglas Ficek on Frantz Fanon & Social Protest

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher, Douglas Ficek about Fanon, existentialism, #BlackLivesMatter, and current day activism
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Mar 9, 2015 • 26min

Episode 003: Rachel Ann McKinney

Myisha Cherry chats with Philosopher, Rachel Ann McKinney about the power of words, language and police interactions, and women and the philosophical life.
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Mar 8, 2015 • 3min

Snippet Episode: Justin Clardy on Love

This is a 3-minute "mixtape" consisting of snippets of our interview with Justin Clardy.

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