In Good Society
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The Hidden Doctor Hierarchy
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04/26/21 • 21 min
The rigorous journey through medical school prevents many potential doctors from making it to the top, but students with lower socioeconomic status are disproportionately left behind. This episode explores how high-status students have an advantage, what happens to students who don't make the cut, and why all of this matters for both doctors and patients. We hear from Dr. Tania Jenkins, UNC Chapel Hill professor and the author of Doctors' Orders, a fascinating new book that exposes the underpinnings of this hidden doctor hierarchy.
Read Doctors' Orders: https://www.taniajenkins.com/doctorsorders
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Examining the Examiners
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04/12/21 • 23 min
Standardized tests consistently overestimate college success for white, wealthy, male students and underestimate everyone else. How did we get here, and how do we fix it? With millions of dollars of financial aid and access to quality college experiences on the line, the answers to these questions are crucial. Hear from FairTest director and former MIT education researcher Bob Schaeffer about the failures of the testing industry, its racist origin story, and the exponential rise of the test-optional movement.
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Facts & Figures from FairTest: https://www.fairtest.org/fact%20sheets
Diversity Without Inclusion
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03/29/21 • 21 min
Even decades later, the higher education system is tainted with the lasting effects of slavery and segregation. How does that legacy stifle Black students trying to find success in college today? With the help of Dr. Deborwah Faulk, a University of Richmond sociology postdoc and HBCU graduate, we explore the tough decisions that Black families (even those with the $ advantage) must make when sending their kids to school and why diversity initiatives just aren't cutting it.
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Midwestern Addiction
In Good Society
03/27/21 • 24 min
For our premiere episode, we're exploring the crazy history of the Midwestern opioid crisis. You'll hear from Dennis Pales, director of community relations at The SOAR Initiative, how false advertising has lead to an enormous drug epidemic and what we can do about it. Spoiler alert: the best solution might just be to help people do drugs better.
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How Harm Reduction Saves Lives
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08/09/21 • 25 min
A new group of drug activists are working against the age-old idea of abstinence and instead focusing on how to make drugs safer. These "harm reductionists" provide support and resources to people who use drugs to help keep them safe from infections, overdoses, communicable diseases, and other drug-related harms. This episode, featuring Ohio-based peer support specialist Suzanne Plymale, gives the 411 on harm reduction, including strategies that these activists use to save lives, how we all use harm reduction principles in our day-to-day activities, and the risks of doing this often illegal work. You'll also learn how decriminalization is itself a form of harm reduction that has just as much power to save and rebuild lives.
Order naloxone (Ohio residents only): https://www.harmreductionohio.org/get-naloxone/
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The Insulin Crisis
In Good Society
12/13/21 • 26 min
Insulin is one of the most disproportionately expensive drugs in America, and for many diabetics, the consequences of that cost can be life-threatening. On this episode, activist and mutual aid organizer Zoe Witt explains how our current healthcare system prevents many diabetics from being able to afford their insulin and how that lack of access affects health outcomes. They also share their personal experiences rationing insulin and explain how their organization, Mutual Aid Diabetes, is tackling the problem head-on.
Read more about the insulin crisis: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-10-07/insulin-cost-cap-democrats-biden-congress
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Passing It Down
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07/19/21 • 26 min
Educating the next generation about AAPI culture and history is crucial to building a more tolerant, equitable future for the Asian American community. But where do we even start? In this episode, you'll hear from two powerful voices how anyone, Asian or not, can help pass down the dynamic Asian cultures and experiences that make America beautiful. Jane Park is a Korean American mom from Seattle who posts the ups and downs of parenting on her viral Tik Tok account, and Karalee Wong Nakatsuka is an award-winning 8th grade history teacher from California. We discuss what it will take to raise a generation that understands and appreciates the AAPI community, including why personal connections are essential to learning about culture, how the classroom plays into children's perceptions of identity, and what parents can do to teach their kids about race.
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The Deportation Pipeline
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07/12/21 • 27 min
For permanent residents, green card holders, and other non-citizens, committing certain types of crimes carries a penalty beyond jail time—deportation. On today's episode, we take a critical look at how immigration, schools, and the judicial system all connect to prevent thousands of AAPI immigrants from establishing their lives in America. You'll hear from Eddy Zheng, a formerly incarcerated Chinese-American activist who served a life sentence and faced deportation for a crime he committed at age 16. We discussed his personal fight against deportation orders, the struggle of assimilating in a new country, and how these systems form a broader pipeline from migration to deportation for Asian-Americans.
Learn more about Eddy Zheng: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Zheng
Learn more about the Cambodian "Operation Menu": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAMf0MRqt40
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Stop Asian Hate
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07/05/21 • 31 min
Although the Stop Asian Hate movement is only a few months old, the United States has a long, often hidden, history of anti-Asian discrimination, hate, and violence. This month, we're diving into the Asian-American experience, both past and present, to learn how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.
Joining us today to give an overview of the Stop Asian Hate movement is Telly Wong. He's the founder of #WashTheHate, a campaign started in 2020 to share the stories of how AAPI individuals have been affected by racial violence and discrimination, particularly during the pandemic. We discussed why this movement started now, what Asian hate has looked like historically, and how the rest of us can play a part in ending it.
TW: This episode contains discussions of violence against AAPI individuals and a racial slur
Learn more about #WashTheHate: https://www.washthehate.com/
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12/27/21 • 2 min
After 10 months and over 30 episodes, In Good Society's run has come to an end. But a new show is coming in its place.
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Hey! It's me, Sydney, the host. While I'm sad to call it quits on my brainchild, your first idea isn't always your best--especially when you're trying something new. Managing a biweekly show has become too much for my college schedule, so I'm switching to a new format that will help me create better, more impactful episodes. The new show, LACED, will release all at once on April 13th, 2022 (read: binge it!!) and will follow the stories of the people on the front lines of the overdose crisis. Stay tuned on the In Good Society social media for updates. Thanks for your listenership!
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FAQ
How many episodes does In Good Society have?
In Good Society currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does In Good Society cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on In Good Society?
The episode title 'The Deportation Pipeline' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In Good Society?
The average episode length on In Good Society is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of In Good Society released?
Episodes of In Good Society are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of In Good Society?
The first episode of In Good Society was released on Mar 27, 2021.
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