The Civic Wellness Podcast with Ulysses Hsu - "They’re Killing Us Slowly": Prof. Nadia Kim from Texas A&M on Immigrant Health, Racism & Environmental Justice

"They’re Killing Us Slowly": Prof. Nadia Kim from Texas A&M on Immigrant Health, Racism & Environmental Justice

03/29/25 • 61 min

The Civic Wellness Podcast with Ulysses Hsu

🎙️ In this powerful episode, I sit down with acclaimed author and sociology professor Nadia Kim to discuss the critical intersections of race, healthcare, environmental injustice, and immigrant resistance in America.💥 We dive deep into her two groundbreaking books: 📘 Imperial Citizens: Koreans and Race from Seoul to LA📗 Refusing Death: Immigrant Women and the Fight for Environmental Justice in LAWe talk about:How U.S. imperialism shapes Korean American identityThe myth of the model minority and the reality of racial triangulationWhy immigrant communities face slow violence through environmental harm and lack of healthcare accessThe role of neoliberalism in systemic neglectHow youth activists and women of color are leading the fight for changeAs the son of Taiwanese immigrants, I also reflect on my own community’s invisibility in these conversations—and how we can change that.👀 If you care about racial justice, immigrant rights, public health, or environmental activism, this episode is for you.📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments!Website: birthdaykidsclub.org#NadiaKim #asianamerican #healthcarejustice #EnvironmentalRacism #immigrantvoices #podcast #racialjustice #koreanamerican #sociology #RefusingDeath #ImperialCitizens #youthactivism #environmentaljustice #ModelMinorityMyth

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The Truth about Spanking w/ Duke University Prof. Jennifer Lansford

🔴 The Truth About Spanking & Corporal Punishment | Featuring Duke University Professor Dr. Jennifer LansfordIs spanking really an effective form of discipline? Or does it do more harm than good? In this exclusive interview, Dr. Jennifer Lansford, a renowned professor and researcher at Duke University, dives deep into the science behind corporal punishment, its effects on child development, and alternative parenting strategies.Dr. Lansford has spent years studying child psychology, discipline, and long-term behavioral outcomes, making her one of the leading experts in the field. If you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the debate surrounding spanking, this is a must-watch episode!📌 In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The psychology behind spanking and its long-term effects✅ Scientific studies on corporal punishment and behavior✅ Why some parents still use spanking & the cultural impact✅ Healthier and more effective discipline alternatives✅ How policies around the world are changing on corporal punishment🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST:Welcome to The Civic Wellness Podcast – where we bring expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and real-world solutions on topics that matter. Subscribe for more conversations with top scholars, professionals, and change-makers!🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications for more powerful interviews: [Your Channel Link]👇 Join the Conversation! Comment below: Do you think spanking is an effective form of discipline? Why or why not?📢 Follow Us for More Updates:🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/civicwellnesspodcast?igsh=OHB5eGdpaGxkcXRw&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P9eRgAODpmUjHSw4nePkv?si=Blp2iI2QRYWy2WJhjd6o5g#CorporalPunishment #SpankingDebate #dukeuniversity #DrJenniferLansford #childpsychology #parentingtips #discipline #podcast #parentingstyles

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Violent Discipline Practices in Africa w/ Dr. Sonia Vohito

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sonia Vohito, legal policy specialist with the End Corporal Punishment initiative (hosted by the World Health Organization), to discuss the urgent movement to ban corporal punishment across Africa.We unpack the cultural, legal, and historical roots of corporal punishment, explore the lived experiences of children affected, and examine how only 12 African countries have fully banned it — and why the rest haven’t. Dr. Vohito shares her work in advocacy, policy change, and collaboration with governments to protect children from violence in all settings — including homes, schools, and alternative care.🔍 In this episode, we cover:• Why corporal punishment persists in Africa• The legal gaps that allow it to continue• How the African Children’s Charter offers a pathway to change• Stories of successful reform in Tunisia and Kenya• What YOU can do to support child rights✊ This conversation is more than policy — it’s about protecting the future of Africa’s children.📌 Learn more at: https://endcorporalpunishment.org🎁 Support child health advocacy: https://birthdaykidsclub.org🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on child rights, education justice, and global health policy!👍 Like this video if you believe no child should grow up in fear.💬 Comment your thoughts — Should corporal punishment be banned in every country?#CorporalPunishment #EndCorporalPunishment #Africa #ChildRights #WHO #Podcast #SoniaVohito #GlobalHealth #EducationJustice #AfricanChildrenCharter #UNICEF #HumanRights #BirthdayKidsClub