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Deep Dive with Shawn

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Welcome to Deep Dive, the podcast where politics, history, and queer lives intersect in engaging, in-depth conversations. I'm Dr. Shawn C. Fettig, a political scientist, and I've crafted this show to go beyond the headlines, diving into the heart of critical issues with authors, researchers, activists, and politicians. Forget surface-level analysis; we're here for the real stories, the hidden layers, and the nuanced discussions that matter. Join me as we explore the intricate world of govern ...
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Intersectionality in the American South

Intersectionality in the American South

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Intersectionality in the American South is a podcast for anyone whose ready to take a long, hard, look at the ways oppressive systems land in people’s lives. We bring together academics and everyday people in conversations about the intersectional forms of oppression that marginalized people experience. You will hear thought provoking conversations about hard topics that center the often-silenced voices of Women of color, queer, trans and non binary folks and immigrants.
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ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of parliamentary best practices and by promoting cooperative political dialogue on regional issues. The Parl ...
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Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul. Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know ...
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Send us a text What does it feel like to watch democracy crumble in real time? In this raw, deeply personal conversation that marks the (maybe) final episode of Deep Dive, host Shawn C. Fettig and political scientist Dr. Sara Benesh confront the terrifying reality of America's democratic collapse and our collective failure to respond. After three a…
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Send us a text The invisible chain that follows every American abroad isn't nostalgia—it's the IRS. Unlike citizens of virtually every other nation, Americans must file tax returns no matter where they build their lives, creating a bureaucratic burden that turns paradise into paperwork. This final episode of Leaving America dives deep into the uniq…
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Este episodio recoge las reflexiones de Tarcila Rivera Zea, fundadora del Enlace Continental de Mujeres Indígenas de las Américas (ECMIA) e integrante del Foro Permanente de las Naciones Unidas para las Cuestiones Indígenas, sobre cómo los conocimientos ancestrales de los pueblos indígenas pueden enriquecer las políticas y acciones para enfrentar l…
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Send us a text What if the perfect expat destination for Americans isn't Portugal or Costa Rica, but South Africa? A country where your dollars stretch four times further, world-class healthcare costs pennies on the dollar, and English is widely spoken across breathtaking landscapes from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the wild savannas. South Africa rep…
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In this episode, host Mili speaks with Bradley Seese,(“The Yarn Geek”), VP of Operations at Clothing 2.0 and a lifelong textile innovator and technical visionary, about the future of medicine-embedded textiles. Learn how Clothing 2.0 is infusing active ingredients like capsaicin (the spicy compound in chili peppers) into yarns to create health-prom…
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Send us a text The American passport was once considered the gold standard of global mobility. Today, a growing number of US citizens are seeking second citizenship as insurance against political instability, rights erosion, and uncertainty. This episode delves into the legitimate, legal pathways to obtaining additional passports through Citizenshi…
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Send us a text Ever fantasized about leaving America's polarized politics for New Zealand's pristine landscapes? Before you pack your bags for Middle Earth, listen to the unfiltered truth from two expats who took the leap without ever visiting first. My husband, Pavel, returns and we chat with our friends Alex and Andy, who each moved to New Zealan…
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Send us a text When Americans consider moving abroad, one of the first questions is often "Can I go somewhere where they speak English?" But, it's not just about avoiding language barriers—it's about finding a place where cultural references, legal systems, and core values feel somewhat familiar during an otherwise challenging transition. Canada, A…
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Special episode by No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili speaks with Jennifer Droguett Espinosa, a Colombian and Chilean Sustainable Fashion Designer and Creative Director, and the founder of Anciela. Jennifer shares how her early experiences with migration, identity, and upcycling shaped her personal …
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This episode was recorded on June 20, 2025, during the virtual Meeting titled “The Evolving Landscape of Transnational Organized Crime”. This was the first of a series of events prepared by ParlAmericas for parliamentarians in the lead up to the X Summit of the Americas. You will now listen to Tonni Brodber, Head of the United Nations Women’s Peace…
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Este episodio forma parte de la serie de ParlAmericas sobre inteligencia artificial y sostenibilidad, y recoge las ideas compartidas por Rodrigo Durán durante su intervención en la reunión virtual “IA y el medioambiente: impactos e innovación”. En su presentación, el señor Durán expone el trabajo del CENIA en Chile y su enfoque en desarrollar soluc…
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Este episodio forma parte de la serie de ParlAmericas sobre inteligencia artificial y sostenibilidad, y recoge las ideas compartidas por la Dra. Lina Zuluaga durante la reunión virtual “La IA y el medioambiente: impactos e innovación”. Durante su intervención, la Dra. Zuluaga presenta un panorama integral sobre la relación entre la inteligencia art…
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Send us a text What happens when a three-month vacation accidentally becomes a 15-month immersion into island life? For Heidi and Tony, being stranded in the Philippines during the early pandemic lockdowns wasn't just an inconvenience – it became a transformative lesson in what truly matters. In this conversation, we discover how a small Philippine…
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This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting titled “AI and the Environment: Impacts and Innovation,” organized by the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability (PNCCS) and its Staff Network on April 25, 2025. In this presentation, Svante Persson, Senior Operations Specialist at IDB Lab, discusses the transform…
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This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting titled “AI and the Environment: Impacts and Innovation,” organized jointly by the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability (PNCCS) and PNCCS-Staff. In this session, Dr. Letetia Mary Addison, Adjunct Lecturer at The University of the West Indies and winner of the 202…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 20 de junio de 2025, durante la reunión virtual titulada “El panorama cambiante del crimen organizado transnacional”. Este fue el primero de una serie de eventos organizados por ParlAmericas para parlamentarios en el marco preparatorio de la X Cumbre de las Américas. Escuche a María Celina Conte, Directora de la Secreta…
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Send us a text The digital nomad movement has evolved from a fringe lifestyle into a global phenomenon, with Southeast Asia emerging as its undisputed headquarters. This episode explores the realities of remote work in paradise, cutting through Instagram filters to reveal what actually awaits Americans seeking escape through digital nomad visas. We…
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This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025 during the 21st ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly & 9th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, titled “Legislating for the Future: Harnessing Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action.” This meeting was organized by ParlAmericas and the Parliament of Uruguay. Listen to Sherna Benjamin, Vice-President o…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 28 de mayo de 2025 durante la vigésima primera Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el noveno Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Legislando para el futuro: la gobernanza anticipatoria en la acción parlamentaria”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con el Parlamento de la República Oriental del Uruguay. E…
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This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025 during the 21st ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly & 9th Gathering of Open Parliament Network. Titled “Legislating for the Future: Harnessing Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action,” this meeting was organized by ParlAmericas and the Parliament of Uruguay. Listen to Samantha Khan, Specialist in Social I…
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Send us a text Christina Korpi, fresh out of college with degrees in Spanish and psychology, arrived in Honduras with practical preparations but couldn't anticipate how profoundly this Central American nation would challenge her American perspective. The cultural adjustments began immediately. Despite Spanish fluency from previous stays in Spain an…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 28 de mayo de 2025 durante la vigésima primera Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el noveno Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Legislando para el futuro: la gobernanza anticipatoria en la acción parlamentaria”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con el Parlamento de la República Oriental del Uruguay. E…
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Send us a text Dreaming of a life where your morning coffee comes with a side of tropical birds rather than the military in your neighborhood? You're not alone. As more Americans find themselves struggling with rising costs and political tensions at home, Latin America has emerged as the promised land of affordable living and reclaimed time. Mexico…
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Send us a text What if you could wake up tomorrow in a country that has peaceful protests without military intervention? Where healthcare is a right, not a privilege? Where a five-day hospital stay results in no bill, and where life moves at a pace that prioritizes enjoyment over hustle? This isn't fantasy—it's daily reality in France. France becko…
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Send us a text The American dream increasingly feels like a nightmare for many – healthcare tied to employment, minimal vacation time, and a system that prioritizes profit over wellbeing. In this episode, we're focusing on one of the most popular destinations for Americans eyeing the exits - Europe - with its universal healthcare, work-life balance…
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Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of c…
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Send us a text What if you could escape the endless news cycle, afford healthcare without a second mortgage, and actually use your vacation days without guilt? Welcome to "Leaving America," the limited series where we're diving into why a record 40% of Americans are now considering life beyond US borders, why so many are actually taking the leap, w…
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In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili Tharakan is joined by three pioneering voices in sustainable fashion and textiles: Dr. Laetitia Forst (University of the Arts London), Patrick McDowell (designer and founder of Patrick McDowell), and Philippa “Philly” Grogan (Sustainability Manager at Nobody’s Child). Together, they break down the jar…
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Send us a text American democracy faces a defining challenge as the judiciary—our system's intended steady hand—confronts unprecedented attacks from a presidency openly questioning its legitimacy. Trump's declaration that he can ignore Supreme Court rulings represents more than partisan rancor; it threatens constitutional governance itself. Profess…
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Send us a text Through his work with the Reformation Project, and his book God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vines captures the essence of a journey shared by millions managing the complex intersection of faith and sexual identity. In a political climate where White Christian Nationalism increasingly scapegoats LGBTQ people for societal ills, Vine…
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Send us a text America stands at a democratic crossroads, facing threats not from invasion or coup, but from methodical dismantling from within. This is the reality: federal agencies are gutted, political opponents are targeted, judges are being arrested for not advancing Trump's agenda, and courts are delegitimized with alarming speed. Dr. Laura G…
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Send us a text Freedom of expression stands as democracy's most essential and most vulnerable foundation. In this conversation, Danish journalist and author Flemming Rose shares profound insights from his experience at the center of the 2005 Muhammad cartoons controversy that sparked global protests and death threats. Rose offers a surprising revel…
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Este episodio fue grabado durante la reunión virtual de la Red de Funcionarias y Funcionarios de Parlamento Abierto titulada “Consolidando las capacidades digitales en los parlamentos”. En esta presentación, Zinnya del Villar, directora de Tecnología, Datos e Innovación en Data-Pop Alliance, analiza cómo las herramientas de inteligencia artificial …
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Send us a text American democracy is crumbling. The Republican Party, once defined by traditional conservatism, has transformed into a vehicle for Trumpism, while Democrats struggle to maintain their coalition after unexpected losses. Dr. Hans Noel, Associate Professor of Government at Georgetown University, and co-author of the book Political Part…
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Send us a text When Canada's snap election was called for April 28th, few could have predicted how dramatically the political landscape would shift. What started as a predictable contest with Conservatives comfortably ahead has transformed into a national referendum on sovereignty and resilience in the face of unprecedented threats from south of th…
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Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District Guests: Amy Tsang, Head of Europe at The Mills Fabrica Georgia Parker, Innovation Team at Fashion for Good Helen Lax, Director of Fashion District London This is the 5th in a series of episodes in collaboration with Fashion District - a dynamic hub for fashion innovation in East London, connecti…
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In this episode, We speak with Sig Giordano who offers a first hand account of their time in the West Bank picking olives alongside Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. Giordano candidly takes the listener through their learning journey as the granddaughter of Nazi holocaust survivors and advocate for Palestinian liberation. This episode o…
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Send us a text America's political divisions seem insurmountable, yet beneath the surface lies a compelling counternarrative: the moderate middle hasn't disappeared—it's just been silenced. In this episode, Dr. Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, to discuss the surprising vitality of centrist politics (and centrist voters) in a polari…
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This episode was recorded during the virtual Meeting titled “Reducing Methane Emissions: A Legislative Agenda” organized by the ParlAmericas Green Economy Caucus and the Andean Parliament. During the session, Federico Parra, Social and Solidarity Economy Specialist at Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing & Organizing (WIEGO), discusses the val…
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Send us a text Josh Weil, Democratic candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional District, joins Deep Dive to discuss what could be one of the most consequential special elections in American history. A public school teacher and single father, Weil explains why his April 1st race represents more than just a local contest – it's potentially the first …
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This episode was recorded during the virtual Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability titled “Parliamentary Exchange: Strategies for Bold Climate Initiatives,” organized by ParlAmericas. In this presentation, Sapphire Alexander, Founder of Caribbean Feminist, discusses the imp…
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In this special episode of No Ordinary Cloth, we're joined by Victoria, the Material Innovation Lead at the World Textile Information Network (WTIN). Victoria shares her insights on the rapidly evolving field of smart textiles, highlighting key innovations and challenges in this industry. We discuss how smart textiles are bridging the gap between t…
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Send us a text In the United States, it's difficult to imagine how civil violence could break out in the United States - how civic and political breakdown could actually manifest in our neighborhoods. The Troubles - the conflict that tore Northern Ireland apart for decades - offer a stark warning for America's increasingly polarized society. In thi…
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Send us a text Dr. Michael Albertus, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, and author of the book Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies, as well as the recent Foreign Affairs article The Coming Age of Territorial Expansion, joins the pod to discuss the history of land power, land o…
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Send us a text Have you ever considered leaving the United States - for more affordable healthcare, a lower cost of living, less political chaos? If so, our limited podcast series "Leaving America" will be your guide to answering all of the questions you might have! Coming this summer on the Deep Dive with Shawn podcast feed. Follow us now for upda…
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Send us a text Is Bill Clinton responsible for this Trump Era? In this episode, Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein, professor of History at UC Santa Barbara, and co-author of the book A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency and the Transformation of American Capitalism joins the pod to examine the complexities of Bill Clinton's presidency and its enduring …
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Send us a text One month into Trump's second term and his actions, thus far, have been described as chaotic, anarchic, cruel, mercurial, authoritarianian, etc. At minimum, it's clear that Trump is single-mindedly focused on systematically dismantling the very institutions designed to uphold democracy. Our guest this week, Dr. Russell Muirhead, prof…
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Este episodio fue grabado el 22 de noviembre de 2024 durante la reunión "Construyendo espacios digitales seguros, inclusivos y libres de violencias," organizada por ParlAmericas junto con la Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, el Ministerio de la Mujer de la República de Panamá, y con el apoyo del Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI), el Foro Naciona…
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Send us a text Can rising insurance premiums finally make climate change a reality for everyone? And, what does it mean for the world that climate change denier Donald Trump has returned to the American presidency? Jonathan Mingle, journalist and author of "Fire and Ice," joins the podcast to explore the tangible impacts of climate change on everyd…
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Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode, host Mili Tharakan partners with Fashion District London to bring an insightful discussion on securing investment in the textile and fashion industries. Featuring three seasoned venture capitalists—Gabbie Swycher (Redrice Ventures), Joseph Aziz (True Global), and Nic Gorini (Spi…
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