

A Different Lens
hamptoninstitute@gmail.com (Hampton Institute)
A Different Lens is a bimonthly audio podcast produced by the Hampton Institute. It is hosted by the Institute’s Politics/Government Department Chair, Devon Bowers. Department chairs are interviewed each month, where articles are discussed more in-depth as well as concepts and theories relating to their specific departments. (www.hamptoninstitution.org)
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Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 14min
Episode #147: Leftist Unity Roundtable
We have a wide ranging discussion roundtable on the idea of leftist unity with a variety of activists and academics such as activists Stacy Smith and Laura Saylor, Erin Kate, a mental health therapist and PhD candidate Kentucky, Ben Stahnke, co-founder of the Center for Communist Studies, Hampton contributor AJ Reed, and Hampton Labor Issues Chair Dr. Nick Partyka. Shownotes, more information on participants, and relevant websites can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/episode147shownotes

Sep 15, 2020 • 40min
Episode #146: UnKoching College Campuses with Jasmine Banks
We sit down with Jasmine Banks, the Executive Director of UnKoch Our Campus. In the interview we discuss the involvement of the Koch brothers on college campuses, the role of the police in colleges, and how people can support the UnKoch campaign. Shownotes UnKoch My Campus

Sep 10, 2020 • 54min
Episode #145: Architecture and Albany with Dan Plaat
Today we sit down with Dan Plaat, host of the radio show/podcast, The 3 Lefts Show. We talk about his interest in pursuing architecture, delve into his political history, and discuss the politics of Albany, NY and the Albany Green Party. Shownotes Demos Designs 3 Lefts Show

Aug 24, 2020 • 40min
Episode #144: Green Party 2020 with Angela Walker
Today we sit down with Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Angela Walker (@angelanwalker) to discuss the Green Party's recent troubles with ballot access in Wisconsin, the Democratic Party as it relates to Black people, and what the Green Party offers people in contrast to the Democrats. Shownotes Challenge Would Drop Green Party From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot See also: Judge removes Green Party candidates from ballot; accuses Montana GOP of ‘constructive fraud’ About Angela Walker Green Party Platform

Aug 17, 2020 • 51min
Episode #143: Biden, The 2020 Presidential Election, and US Politics with Margaret Kimberley
Today I chat with Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog), writer over at Black Agenda Report and author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, about the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential election. We get into why Kamala Harris was chosen as Biden's Vice Presidential pick, the problems with Biden as a candidate, the coming home foreclosure and eviction crisis, among a variety of political topics.

Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 16min
Episode #142: The Arkansas Support Network with Syard Evans
Today, we're chatting with Hampton Advisor Syard Evans about her work at the Arkansas Support Network. We delve into the work that is done there, how those with disabilities have been affected by the coronavirus, and how disabled people aren't viewed as full human beings.

Jul 2, 2020 • 57min
Episode #141: The Larger Effects of Coronvirus, Challenging the Historical Narrative with Dan Welch
We chat with independent political analyst Dan Welch about the larger affects that Coronavirus is having on the country in terms of school openings and mental health. There is also discussion of the recent uprisings around the country regarding police violence and the destruction of statues as it relates to historical narrative.

Jun 3, 2020 • 31min
Episode #140: Guns, Protests, and Training with Tacticool Girlfriend
We chat with Tacticool Girlfriend (@tacticoolgf) to discuss how she became interested in guns, how the right has a monopoly on gun culture, and how people should go about firearms training on a budget. We also discuss the idea of violent protest being based on the ideology of the protesters in question and what physical exercises one can do to aid in firearms training. Shownotes Tacticool GF Facebook Twitter Instagram

May 27, 2020 • 37min
Episode #139: Dealing With The Police with Cyrah Hawkins
Today we talk to Cyrah Hawkins about his recent incident with some California police, the trauma he and his family endured, and the aftermath of the incident. The incident in question is linked to in the shownotes. Shownotes White Cop Tells Black Man To Eat A Dick

May 20, 2020 • 38min
Episode #138: Another Blow To Russiagate with Margaret Kimberley
Today we sit down with Margaret Kimberley (@freedomrideblog) of Black Agenda Report and author of the new book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents" to discuss the recent revelations regarding the FBI's dealings with former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and the declassified documents of testimony from Crowdstrike President Shawn Henry. Shownotes Margaret Kimberley Black Agenda Report Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents