The one in which we explore the sexist, racist, patriarchal beginnings of the institution of marriage and how it has changed over the years; or has it?
Monuments to Power
The one in which we explore two of the most popular, and controversial, monuments in the U.S: Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Stone Mountain in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia.
The Black Panthers
The one in which we talk about the Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self Defense). We wade through all of the stereotypes to try to truly understand this critical Black Power movement.
Insurrections
The one in which we talk about insurrections – what they are and how they come and go. We attempt to understand the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol building and what brought us to this place in history.
Blinders
The one in which we talk After Hours about how our whiteness and our privilege makes us blind to much that goes on around us – what we are learning about it, and what we are doing about it.
Turns out that despite the old cliche, what we don’t know (or can’t see) really can hurt us (and others).
Love and Meaning after 50
The one in which we discuss the recently released book that Julie and her husband, Barry Jacobs, PsyD wrote for the AARP entitled Love and Meaning after 50: The Ten Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them.
This was a fun and informative discussion including the authors’ relationship advice based on years of clinical work, personal experience and research. Check for the book wherever you usually buy great books! You can also find out more on their book site and buy the book there.
loveandmeaning.com
Radical Death Studies
The one in which we speak with Tamara T. Waraschinski, PhD, about Radical Death Studies. Dr. Waraschinski is Director of Communications for the Collective for Radical Death Studies and helped us round out our understanding of the racism and imperialism inherent in death practice and the need for sweeping changes.
radicaldeathstudies.com
Racism in DeathCare
The one in which we explore DeathCare and find racism in all aspects. With so many people succumbing to the novel coronavirus, death has been on our minds. We decided to see if even death includes racism, and indeed – it profoundly does. As if you can tell what color someone was once they die and move on. As if it even matters if you could.
Angry White Men
This month we talk After Hours about our feelings, ideas and perceptions regarding angry white men. What makes them feel entitled to control others, where do they come from, and why do they hate?
Electoral College
The one in which we talk about the Electoral College – why it was created and why it is used to elect the US President instead of the popular vote. The Electoral College was originally a compromise made by the founders between those who believed the POTUS should be elected by popular democratic vote and those who believed strongly that Congress should choose. Who do you think should choose?