Scene on Radio
Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University
Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. Our latest is Season 7, Scene on Radio: Capitalism. Previous series include Seeing White (Season 2), looking at the roots and meaning of white supremacy; MEN (Season 3), on patriarchy and its history; The Land That Never Has Been Yet (Season 4), exploring democracy in the U.S. and why we don’t have more of it; The Repair (Season 5), on the cultural roots of the climate crisis; and Season 6, Echoes of a Coup, the story of the only successful coup d'etat in U.S. history, in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1898. Produced and hosted by John Biewen, with collaborators, Scene on Radio comes from the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. The show is distributed by PRX.
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Oct 17, 2018 • 45min
S3 E8: American Made
Scholars Tim Yu and Mark Anthony Neal discuss the portrayal of Asian and African American men in American culture, challenging stereotypes and exploring the influences of race and ethnicity on masculinity. They also delve into the concept of the strong black man, examine the complexities of the character Troy Maxson in 'Fences', and address gender dynamics within the black community. The podcast explores the impact of upbringing and work environments on experiences of masculinity.
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Oct 3, 2018 • 51min
S3 E7: Himpathy
Philosopher Kate Manne joins Janey Williams in sharing her experiences of sexual assault and the troubling reactions she received from loved ones. They discuss the concept of 'himpathy' and the biased nature of empathy, highlighting the unequal treatment of male perpetrators and female victims. The podcast explores the aftermath of trauma, the reasons for not reporting immediately, and the complex dynamics of holding men accountable. They also delve into the impact of rape culture on women's experiences and the urgent need for change.
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Sep 19, 2018 • 42min
S3 E6: Warriors
Scholars discuss whether nations fight wars because of natural male violence or societal conditioning. They explore the role of men in defending their community, gender inequality in the military, gender divisions in war, challenging gendered notions of manhood and militarism, and the challenges faced by women in the military.
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Sep 5, 2018 • 53min
S3 E5: More Than Paper Cuts
Researchers Hannah Riley Bowles, Meg Bond, Peter Glick, and Mily Treviño-Sauceda discuss the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace in the US. The podcast explores personal experiences of workplace abuse, the impact of the #MeToo movement, and the need for change and equality. It also delves into romantic interests at work and changing workplace culture.
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Aug 22, 2018 • 47min
S3 E4: Feminism in Black and White
Scholars Glenda Gilmore, Ashley Farmer, and Danielle McGuire discuss the intersections between male dominance and white supremacy in the United States. They explore the significance of Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech, the relationship between women's suffrage and abolitionism, Audley Moore's activism, standpoint theory, voting patterns in the 2016 election, and privilege in the workplace.
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Aug 8, 2018 • 34min
S3 E3: Skeleton War
Historians and sociologists explore the Enlightenment period and its influence on women's rights. They discuss the setbacks women faced during the age of revolution and how anatomy was used to justify their exclusion. The limited citizenship rights before the American Revolution are also discussed, as well as the interconnected struggles of racism and sexism.
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Jul 25, 2018 • 33min
S3 E2: Ain't No Amoeba
Lisa Wade, a sociology professor, and Mel Konner, an anthropology professor, discuss the nature-nurture gender debate, gender stereotypes and societal norms, arguments for gender superiority, violence and rape culture, gender identity, and challenging traditional expectations.
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Jul 11, 2018 • 38min
S3 E1: Dick Move
Guests Meg Conkey, Mel Konner, and Lisa Wade explore topics such as the origins and impact of the Me Too movement, challenging traditional narratives in anthropology, societal attitudes towards motherhood and fatherhood, and controlling women's bodies and sexuality in male supremacy.
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Jun 27, 2018 • 5min
Scene on Radio Season 3: MEN Trailer
Scene on Radio opens its Season 3 series, MEN, with this preview. Host John Biewen introduces the series with series co-host Celeste Headlee.
Music Evgueni and Sacha Galperine. Theme music by Alex Weston. Music and production help from Joe Augustine at Narrative Music.
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Dec 13, 2017 • 17min
I Know It's You (Rebroadcast)
A father turns on a recorder while tucking in his 7-year-old, having no idea he’s about to capture a poignant growing-up moment in his son’s life. (Advisory: This episode is not suitable for some young children.)
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