Unpack That

NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs

Unpack That is a podcast that shares hot takes on relevant social issues and current events.

8 Episodes

Ethics of Consumption
11/23/2019
Do you ever think about the ethics of your consumption choices? In this episode, three guests unpack how they think about the ethics of what they consume and what it means to live in an inherently unethical world. Guests: Olivia O'Leary (1:30), Desiree Farnal (13:10), and Geena Guttierez (27:00) What did you think of the episode? Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast and let us know!
Liberation
10/19/2019
Welcome to a new season of Unpack That! In this episode, we're unpacking "liberation." What does liberation have to do with joy, representation, social justice? Does refusing to move out of the way on the sidewalk count as an act of liberation? Is imagination a skill? Find out in this episode. Guests: Zoraida Ingles (1:42), Natalie Asalgado (6:00), and Sooah Kwak (13:30) What do you think we should cover in a future episode? What did you think of the episode? Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast and let us know!
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Problematic Faves
11/2/2018
In this episode, we discuss problematic faves and what makes it so hard (or easy!) to let go of the people and institutions that don't necessarily line up with our values. Resources mentioned: Buzzfeed News article "Will Time Ever Be Up For Abusive Men In Hip Hop?" NPR's podcast Planet Money episode "Blacklisted In China" about the country's experiment with a social credit score Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast! Tweet us @unpackthatgps!
People of Color
10/5/2018
Welcome to season 2 of Unpack That! In this episode, we discuss the phrase "people of color" and what it means to us. Is it helpful or not? Who identifies most readily as a person of color? Come learn with us. Resources mentioned: NYT's podcast Still Processing episode "Asian Americans Talk About Racism, and We Listen" "The Journey From 'Colored' To 'Minorities' To 'People of Color'" by Kee Malesky, NPR "Can East Asians Call Themselves 'Brown'?" by Leah Donnella, NPR Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast! Tweet us @unpackthatgps! Check out our Tumblr content at unpackthatpodcast.tumblr.com!
Self Care
5/7/2018
In this segment, we discuss what it means to take care of ourselves. Resources mentioned: NYT's Still Processing episode "We Take Care of Ourselves in Trump's America" The meditation app: Calm (NYU students get premium for free at calm.com/nyu) Follow us on Facebook @unpackthatpodcast! Tweet us @unpackthatgps! Check out our Tumblr content at unpackthatpodcast.tumblr.com!
Allyship
4/13/2018
In this segment, we unpack what it really means to be an ally.
Black Panther: The Revolution is Complex
2/23/2018
In this segment, we take a short trip to Wakanda. Do I need to say more?
Starting Social Justice
2/8/2018
This episode we explore how explore how people started their social justice journey.

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Unpack That

NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs

8 Episodes

Ethics of Consumption

Liberation

Problematic Faves

People of Color

Self Care

Allyship

Black Panther: The Revolution is Complex

Starting Social Justice