Lune Podcasts

In this episode, Jolie uncovers fast fashion including what it is, it’s environmental effects, how to spot fast fashion, and some alternative brands to shop at that are affordable yet sustainable!

In this episode, Ashley discusses celebrities. We know them. We love them—well, most of them. But how often do we think of them as regular people who just ✨happen✨ to be really good at their jobs (acting, singing, etc.)? Tune in as Ashley looks at how the paparazzi plays into the idea of celebrities being “above” everyone else and relates some of her (hopefully not so unique) experiences with this “god complex.”

In this episode, Donovan talks about the ways liberals and the establishment have distorted the legacies of influential communist and socialist historical figures, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Hampton, and Albert Einstein.

In this episode, Amanda takes on a lighter topic again- periods and period inequity!

In this episode, Ruyi focuses on the history and present state of voting within the United States. She looks at disenfranchisement of African Americans, immigrants and ex-convicts throughout history and how it has persisted even to the 21st century. Sources: https://theconversation.com/whose-votes-count-the-least-in-the-electoral-college-74280 https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/disputed-election-1876 https://www.thirteen.org/wnet/jimcrow/voting_literacy.html https://www.sentencingproject.org/publications/felony-disenfranchisement-a-primer/ https://www.oah.org/tah/issues/2017/november/a-brief-history-of-felon-disenfranchisement-and-prison-gerrymanders/ https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/racism-felony-disenfranchisement-intertwined-history https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/us/florida-felon-voting-rights.html https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/convicted-florida-felons-allowed-vote-1st-time-presidential/story?id=73822173 https://freeourvote.com/

In this episode, Sara shares a brief history of sexuality, specifically with porn and the gay rights movement.

In this episode, Jolie discusses the Paris Climate Agreement including its flaw, pros, more we can do for climate justice, and what it’s all about! If you would like to learn more about the Green New Deal check out podcast #51- The Green New Deal!

In this episode, Ashley talks coronavirus and its complicated relationship with nostalgia. We’ve all been missing the lives we led (or didn’t quite get to lead) before the pandemic hit....AND THAT’S OK!!! Ashley looks at Kaitlyn Tiffany’s, “Is that Nostalgia You’re Feeling?” from The Atlantic and Danielle Campoamor’s, “Why We Reach for Nostalgia in Times of Crisis” from The New York Times to really solidify that nostalgia doesn’t have to be a bad thing!! :)

In this episode Donovan, talks about Bolivia's socialist and anti-imperialist leadership and how the US backed a violent right-wing coup which was legitimized by the media, as well as how the Bolivian socialists eventually prevailed.

In this episode Emma talks about Saturday Night Live and the impact the show can have on an American election. 

In episode 7 of the other perspective, Fatima's little brother Sohiab joins her to give a brief overview of community-based peace/development initiatives and how they improve the situation of a country that is attempting to rebuild its infrastructure and institutions post-war. Because post-war reconstruction is usually led by major players in the international system, it has been unsuccessful as of the past, and community-based peace initiatives may be the way forward. Enjoy a little bit of comedic relief as the two of them discuss this topic! Here is the link to Sohiab's YouTube channel, as mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSe4pEfRRThcqTsOrKVAFQ

In this episode, Sara explains her reaction to the US election and also reflects on Canada's own dark past and present. Let's all say it together: we are on stolen land!

Today jolie dives deeper into the green new deal including what it is all about, what it addresses, some critics specific to it and the timeline of the resolution.

In this week’s episode, Ashley puts on her cinephile hat to talk about movies—more specifically, how Black-led films are alarmingly limited in theme. She compares white-led films/shows she loves like La La Land and the Crown (stream season 4 besties!!!) and Black-led faves like If Beale Street Could Talk to illustrate her point.

In this episode, Donovan gives brief talk about Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, who organized unions and got thrown in jail for speaking out against involvement in World War I

In our first guest episode, Mauricio talks about the experience of being gay and Latino, and how the coming out process is unique to that of others.

In this episode, Amanda talks about what life after prison looks like Covering things from housing inequity to job discrimination, take a deep dive into why America has the highest recidivism rate in the world.

In this episode, Fatima gives a brief introduction of the UN, the Bretton Woods institutions, and a brief history of development studies and how neoliberal ideas are perpetuated. She discusses the origins of foreign aid and how it may increase rather than decrease problems in developing nations.

Today Jolie discusses the notable “Squad” of the US Congress including how these progressive women of congress got their name and their impacts. She also touches on some new bipoc members of Congress who were elected in this election.

In this episode, Ashley talks about how she’s managing election stress (special s/o to Oreo’s) and the importance of letting yourself feel allllll the feelings. This election has quite a bit riding on it (understatement) and it’s easy to feel bogged down, so be sure to especially look after yourself this week! It’s always ok to just slow down:)