Can You Own a Hashtag?

Unraveling Society’s Booty Obsession

I'm With Them: An Inside Look At Open Relationships

They’re agents of change — economically, environmentally and ecologically. In this episode, join us in exploring how and why this mighty mollusk could be a tool for the future of our planet.

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Sarah Matheson Harris
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Catie Frech
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What Happens Below Sea Level: Oysters As Agents of Change | Sarah Matheson Harris & Catie Frech

Earlier this year, everyone seemed to know someone who had Marie Kondo-ed their life, but what do the things we choose to keep — and get rid of — over time tell us about ourselves?

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Joe Castagna
http://www.joecastagna.me/

Anna Kim
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Kaitie Kovach
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Possessions or Possessed | Joe Castagna, Anna Kim & Kaitie Kovach

Rumor has it that cannabis will be the first billion dollar industry dominated by women. The Grass Ceiling Margaret Dick and Hadley Mathews explore whether or not this prediction could actually come true.

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Margaret Dick:
www.margaretdick.com

Hadley Mathews: 
www.hadleybmathews.com

The Grass Ceiling | Maggie Dick & Hadley Mathews

What do Kanye, Roseanne, Louis C.K., and  Lori Loughlin all have in common? They’ve all been canceled.
Join Mykala Daniel and Kate Fallon on a journey into cancel culture, how it started, and what it brings to today’s society.

#Canceled | Mykala Daniel & Kate Fallon

While critics might call smell “the ugly stepchild of the sense family”, we beg to differ.

Our sense of smell is deeply rooted in areas of the brain that process emotion, associative learning, and memory. Scent may be the least obvious of our five senses, but that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.

And brands are catching on, utilizing the power of smell to attract people to retail spaces and sell them their products. So, what’s next for smell? Join Mary Gray Johnson and Anna French on this episode of cultural standpoints as we chat about the most powerful yet subliminal sense.

Smells like Brand Loyalty | Anna French & Mary Gray Johnson

Burial, cremation, and…? What else can we do with our bodies after we die? We explore the history and future of death care options in America with a focus on sustainability and human connections.

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Evanne Allen:
www.evanneallen.com
Caroline Moyer-Kardos: www.carolinemk.com

Worm Food: The Future of Death Care in America | Evanne Allen & Caroline Moyer-Kardos

How does a comedian respond when the truth is stranger than fiction? We spoke with industry exerts on the comedy industry’s response to Donald Trump’s presidency and how it has changed from past administrations.

The Trump Bump | Andrew Allen & Meredith Makhoul

RuPaul? More like Ru-ler of the drag world. RuPaul is the face of drag for many Americans but he has made some controversial statements about who can and can't do drag. Drag is a performance art that symbolizes freedom and self-expression. In this episode, we explore how inclusive drag is or is not.
 
To continue the conversation about drag or any of the topics in this season of Cultural Standpoints, follow us on social media.
 
@hannah_barr on IG and Twitter
@csethk on IG

Who Made You The Drag Police? | Hannah Barr & Curtis Kingrea

Inspired by Michelle Obama’s description of how a stereotype can become a trap, Chorong, Nanda, and Imani discuss stereotypes and the different ways they have navigated them in their own lives.

Stereotypes as Traps | Chorong Kim, Imani Lee, & Nanda Golden

Cross-cultural interactions can be unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and most of all, awkward. The easiest way to defend one’s self from these situations is to avoid them. Avoding that means avoiding interactions with people who don’t live or think like us, but will that make us a connected society?

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It's Probably A Cultural Thing | Ari Abad

Exploring the intersection of hip-hop, toxic masculinity, and artistic freedom through the lens of those within the space.

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Kyle Stolcis
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Julian Grimes
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Does Hip-Hop Get a Pass? | Julian Grimes and Kyle Stolcis

Tune in to the strategist formerly known as Caitlin Suarez - now legally known as Caitlin Russell. 
 
In this episode she’ll unpack the role of names in shaping identity, understanding, and empowerment.
 
Check out her other work at hellocait.com

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