Best Erasmus University Rotterdam Podcasts (2025)

To get a better understanding of the fundamental problem that economic analysis of law has with autonomous decision-making, different routes for solving the problem are scrutinized. The analysis shows that the toolbox of Law and Economics does not yet provide a clear answer. Doctrinal law can also give no conclusive answers. Instead, this contribut…

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The Governance of the Syrian Refugees in Lebanon 39:00

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In this episode, Rima Rassi discusses how Lebanon's political structure, shaped by sectarian differences and the memory of the Civil War, influenced the country's response, or lack thereof, in addressing Syrian refugee influx. Join us as she delves into the "policy of no policy," investigates the classification of refugee status, and looks at how L…

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Is the Behaviour in Online Gaming Trangressive Play or Playful Transgression? 23:41

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In this episode, Vivian Chen discusses whether gaming is truly toxic or if the conversation around toxicity is oversimplified. Tune in for a critical look at the complexities of online play as she dives into the social dynamics of gaming and how context, gender, and friendships shape interactions and the surprising ways these behaviors spill over i…

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The Political, Cultural and Economic Influence of Fandoms 27:14

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In this episode, Simone Driessen explores how fandoms, once celebrated for their creativity and engagement, have grown to shape cultural narratives, influence power structures, and even fuel polarization. Join us as she unpacks how fandoms engage with extremism, cancel culture, and how subtle cues become markers of allegiance.…

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- Decolonial Approaches in Latin Americam, Caribbean and European Museum 29:42

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In this episode, Camila Andrea and Naomi Oosterman explore the complications of decolonial techniques in Latin American, Caribbean, and European museums. Tune in to look at how decolonization involves more than just restitution of stolen goods and the Silence and Discomfort strategy, which aims to promote difficult conversations regarding coloniali…

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Aflevering 16 - Georgina Aránzazu Dijkstra 35:16

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Filosofiestudente Georgina Aránzazu Dijkstra is een veellezer die heel graag over boeken praat – ze is dus helemaal op haar plek bij ons in de studio. Ze nam mee: Willem Schinkel en Rogier van Reekum – Theorie van de kraal: Kapitaal/ras/fascisme Stephen King – Revival Richard Feynman – Surely you’re joking, Mr. Feynman Primo Levi – If this is a man…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #7: Slaap die (goed) genoeg is 37:52

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"Slapen als een baby" – wat betekent dat eigenlijk echt? In deze aflevering van De Ontevreden Baby Podcast gaan we in gesprek met Merel Obermeijer – Pedagoog, jeugdhulpverlener, slaapexpert en opvoedingsdeskundige. Merel schetst een eerlijk en praktisch beeld van hoe slaap bij baby’s écht werkt. Moet je het slaapritme van je baby actief sturen, of …

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No One Knows 28:13

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In this episode, we explore the hidden challenges of studying with a disability — especially when that disability isn’t immediately visible. From ADHD and autism to chronic illness and mental health struggles, invisible disabilities can lead to feelings of shame, isolation, and misunderstanding. Together with student counsellor Joelle Schut, we div…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #6: Samenwerken rond een onrustige baby: hoe dan!? 36:25

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Ouders van onrustige baby's komen vaak voor grote uitdagingen te staan. Ze voelen zich niet altijd serieus genomen en maken zich zorgen over medische oorzaken van het huilen, wat tot veel stress leidt. In deze aflevering van de Ontevreden Baby Podcast praten we met Judith Wahl, Medisch Pedagogisch Zorgverlener en Dr. Ineke de Kruijff, Kinderarts be…

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Episode 5 – “Retiring at 30” 3:44

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We break down Lumina’s business model, market size, and how 1% could change everything.By Alex and Max

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Episode 4 – “This Demo Doesn’t Suck” 5:16

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A sneak peek into Lumina’s real working demo.By Alex and Max

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Episode 3 – “The Magic Behind the Hype” 3:52

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Turns out it’s not just a good idea on paper: Max breaks down why this kind of personalisation wasn’t possible until now.By Alex and Max

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Episode 2 – “Talk to Me, Website” 5:59

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Still seeing the same website as everyone else? We talk about why that sucks—and what websites could do instead.By Alex and Max

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Episode 1 – “Scroll. Rage. Exit.” 4:13

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You saw the ad. You clicked. Then… nothing. We unpack why 98% of shoppers bounce and how e-commerce became a mess.By Alex and Max

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GDPR and abuse of right 15:37

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The GDPR has shaken up the world for both businesses and consumers. New rights and obligations have emerged, and many revolve around various data protection requests. The recent case C-307/22 was analysed by Larisa Munteanu in a brief study that highlights how inconsistency may arise from attempted consistency, at EU level: Can "abusive requests" b…

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What Shall we do with the Drunken Sailor? Product Safety in the Aftermath of 3D Printing. 12:29

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3D-printing aligns the digital and the material world. It questions the necessity of large scale production facilities for producing homogenous cheap products. It also questions the distinction between producer and consumer. This has very tangible repercussions for attributing liability. The podcast is guided by the paper ‘What shall we do with the…

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Lobbying and social media: science communication as a case study. 14:36

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Social media has profoundly changed the communication between scientists and the public. Social media allows scientists to instantly communicate their sometimes not peer-reviewed research results to a wide audience. This gives scientists the chance to get political influence, although the research results are possibly wrong. What are the motives an…

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Liability of Artificial Intelligence Systems – or: In Search of Lost Time. 18:04

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AI causes accountability gaps, but there is not yet a methodological toolkit to close those gaps. What are the problems of the contemporary methods? A distinction is made between law as practice and law as science. Legal history is proposed as a source of inspiration for today’s legal problems of AI. The discussion is guided by an academic chapter …

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What can epistemology and moral philosophy teach law? 10:59

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This podcast asks on the most basic level, what the legal options are for giving AI legal status. This means a rigorous analysis of the relation between human and non-human decision makers. The podcast involves the question of consciousness, the meaning of legal personhood and a discussion of contractarian approaches. Only a good knowledge of these…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #5: Baby’s zintuigen stimuleren: waarom en hoe dan? 20:29

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Hoe kun je de zintuigen van je baby op een gezonde manier stimuleren en waarom is dit zo belangrijk? In deze aflevering van de Ontevreden Baby Podcast praten we met Drs. Eveline H.M.C. Beerkens, Gezondheidszorgpsycholoog K&J, registerpsycholoog/supervisor K&J NIP en klinisch pedagoog. Ze bespreekt de invloed van een goed zintuiglijk dieet op de ont…

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Bridging the accountability gap of artificial intelligence – What can be learned from Roman law? 22:09

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AI creates new problems for the attribution of responsibility. The incumbent law is not yet ready to close those gaps of responsibility. The look back into Roman Law might be helpful to get an idea of how the past dealt with autonomous agents and liability. Especially, how the Romans integrated slaves as decision making agents in their business tra…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #4 | Voeding die verzadigt 20:22

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Wie vindt het niet schattig: het beeld van een goed gevulde baby die na het drinken vredig in slaap valt, volledig ontspannen in de armen van een ouder? Baby's verlangen naar melk en liefde gaat door de maag, en met die gouden combinatie bouwen ouders en hun baby een gezonde, hechte band op. Maar voeding is meer dan alleen melkoverdracht—het is ook…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #3: Baby’s met buikpijn. 25:43

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Soms is het huilen van een baby zo intens dat ouders zich zorgen maken. Maar wat als de oorzaak van het ongemak iets specifieks is, zoals koemelkallergie? In deze aflevering van de Ontevreden Baby Podcast praten we met Dr. Eva Koffeman, kinderarts-allergoloog bij Rijnstate in Arnhem. Ze legt uit wanneer je wel of niet moet denken aan koemelkallergi…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #2: Borstvoeding en slaap, het kán. 25:49

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Borstvoeding wordt vaak gezien als de oorzaak van slecht slapende baby's en vermoeide ouders. Maar klopt dat eigenlijk wel? In deze aflevering van de Ontevreden Baby Podcast praten we met Drs. Myrte van Lonkhuijsen, Lactatiekundige IBCLC. Ze bespreekt veelvoorkomende fabels over borstvoeding en slaap en biedt praktische inzichten en oplossingen. Ku…

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Ursula Moffitt: Critical consciousness || Positionality in research 40:27

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In this episode, we talked to Ursula Moffitt who is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico, in the USA. PAST (00:02:42): Ursula describes her path into academia and her continuous struggles with the boundaries of particular academic disciplines, including psychology. PRESENT (00:11:33): We talk about a study from Quiles and colleagu…

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De Ontevreden Baby Podcast #1: Hoeveel gehuil is normaal? 21:12

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In deze 1e aflevering van De Ontevreden Baby Podcast praten we met Dr. Lenny van Rosmalen, Universitair Docent Pedagogische Wetenschappen aan de Universiteit Leiden. We duiken in de vraag: Hoeveel “mag” een baby huilen? Wanneer wordt huilen een probleem, en wie bepaalt waar die grens ligt? Onze ideeën over huilen worden sterk beïnvloed door opvoedi…

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Let's Get it On 39:48

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In this episode, we delve into the intimate world of student sexuality. What do students consider “normal” when it comes to sex, and what makes for “good” sex? Joined by cultural sociologist Dr. Samira van Bohemen, we tackle important topics like the orgasm gap, common misconceptions about sex, and the role of pornography in shaping sexual norms an…

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#30 End of Year Conversation with Ben van Berkel 12:43

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In this special episode, host Josine Hendriksen sits down with Ben van Berkel to reflect on an extraordinary year for UNStudio. From groundbreaking projects to exciting product launches, 2024 has been a year of milestones. Together, Josine and Ben discuss the highlights, including the competition win for the Kyklos building in Luxembourg, the unvei…

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Express Yourself 34:15

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In this episode, we explore the journey of expressing your desires and personal identity, and the power of consent. A board member of Erasmus Pride shares their experience in navigating self-acceptance, offering a perspective on living unapologetically. We also delve into the importance of boundaries and understanding your limits, together with a c…

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Aflevering 15 - Dr. Ellen van Schoten 32:30

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Vicevoorzitter van het College van Bestuur Ellen van Schoten is een echte verzamelaar met een bijzondere voorliefde voor de graphic novel. Ze houdt een vurig pleidooi voor de beeldroman. Ellen nam mee naar de studio: Aimée de Jongh – Taxi Margaret Atwood, Renee Nault– Handmaid’s tale Haruki Murakami, Jean-Christophe Deveney– Manga Stories vol.2 Ger…

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#23 Looking Back on 2023: A Conversation with Ben van Berkel 27:58

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In this very special episode, Machteld Kors, Director Strategic Development, is sitting down with UNStudio founder and principal architect, Ben van Berkel to discuss what has happened at the studio over this past year and what observations he has made regarding architecture and design and the profession in general.Don't forget to follow UNStudio on…

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#22 UNStudio Celebrates Global Collaboration 1:00:22

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#22 UNStudio Celebrates Global Collaboration by UNS talksBy UNS talks

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#29 Green Spaces, Open Minds 54:59

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In this episode of UNS Talks, we dive into the transformative power of reimagining city spaces through greenery. Join us as Ruth van Dijken, Director of The Green Mile project and Co-founder of Blending Bricks, and Misja van Veen, Senior Project Director and Urban Designer at UNStudio, share insights on The Green Mile, an ambitious initiative to re…

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#28 A Global Perspective: UNStudio on Designing for Hospitality 1:01:39

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As part of our campaign exploring some of the key factors that are enabling the hospitality industry to improve the guest experience, we sat down with our colleagues from Amsterdam, Austin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Melbourne, and Shanghai to provide a broader perspective of what is changing globally in the world of hospitality – and what we exp…

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#27 Establishing Social Value in Hospitality Design 47:32

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In this episode of UNS talks, we explore the innovative approaches UNStudio is bringing to architectural design in the hospitality sector. We have expanded the conversation to include experts from various fields who are transforming how we experience both familiar and unfamiliar cities.Discover how travel and exploration, while exciting, also bring…

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#26 How Cultural Understanding Fosters a More Inclusive Built Environment 29:59

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Host Liva Sadovska sits down with our colleagues Marianthi Tatari and Sugandha Gupta do discuss how they experience design in the world, from early on in the bid process to seeing a design become reality.In this episode, they also get into how UNStudio takes a human-centric approach to its designs and the importance of representation in architectur…

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#25 The Carbon Builder: Giving UNStudio Designers Full Control of Embodied Carbon Impacts 36:29

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Cristóbal Burgos (Architect) sits down with Arjan Dingsté (Partner / Senior Architect) to discuss UNStudio’s latest software development that's transforming the way our architects and designers approach their projects —the Carbon Builder. This tool allows our teams to analyse and compare numerous design options, guiding them towards choices that si…

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#24 Cognitive Experience Design in Future Projects 39:51

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To start off the new year we sat down with Frans van Vuure , a Director at UNStudio and Benjamin Davey, a researcher and consultant for the UNS Futures team. In this episode they discuss this missing layer of cognitive experience design in architecture projects, and future applications of this research - enjoy!Host. Lucie PresslFilmed and Edited. T…

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Push it to the Limit 32:47

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In this episode, we explore the pressures of perfectionism among students. What does striving for perfection really look like, and how does it show up in everyday academic life? Whether it’s the pressure to achieve perfect grades or the fear of falling short, perfectionism can take a toll on your mental well-being. We discuss the potential conseque…

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"Weer anders dan daar" | Perspectieven op klimaat en migratie 46:27

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In deze podcast van het ROCLIMI-project gaan regisseurs Mariella, Robyn en Sebastian op zoek naar de perspectieven op klimaat en migratie. Met de focus op inwoners met een migratieachtergrond gaat ROCLIMI het verhaal aan met respondenten die woonachtig zijn in Rotterdam. De participanten nemen u mee in hun persoonlijke ervaringen over diepgaande th…

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The Development of the Dutch Gaming Industry 20:00

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In episode 1, Anne Heslinga joins us to discuss the gaming industry in the Netherlands, from its beginnings to the present. We explore issues faced by game developers and the future prospects for the industry. Find more about Anne Hesliga's work here.By Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

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Rotterdam and Slavery 29:17

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In the next episode, we sit down with Dr Alex van Stipriaan, a emeritus professor and specialist in Afro-Caribbean history, to talk about Rotterdam's past with slavery, which has been neglected within history. To find publications, media products and more, visit Dr van Stipriaan's websiteBy Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

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How is History Represented in Textbooks? 34:12

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In the second episode, we interview Dr. Tina van der Vlies and discuss whether historical narratives in history textbooks are really neutral. Join us for this episode for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges what you know about the past and its implications for the future. You can find more about Dr Tina van der Vlies' work here.…

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Aflevering 14 - Dalma Farkas (ENG) 29:18

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Psychology lecturer Dalma Farkas prefers to read fiction, after years of mandatory non-fiction reading for her studies. We ask Dalma a big question: what does reading fiction do for you? Dalma brought: Georg Büchner - Woyzeck Rachel Cusk - Second Place Lea Ypi - Free: coming of age at the end of history James Salter - All that is We also talked abo…

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Onderzoeksmoeheid voorkomen? Van ‘transactie’ naar ‘relatie’ 55:42

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Wetenschappers in het sociale domein doen hun onderzoek samen met mensen, bijvoorbeeld in wijken, op werkplekken of op scholen. Maar wat nu als die mensen geen zin meer hebben om mee te doen aan al die onderzoeken? Steeds vaker blijven de vragenlijsten leeg en wordt het verzamelen van onderzoeksdata een moeizame zoektocht. De mensen zijn onderzoeks…

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Aflevering 13 - Dr. Tina van der Vlies 35:36

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Universitair hoofddocent Geschiedenis dr. Tina van der Vlies houdt van verhalen; of het nou gaat om de verhalen die men vertelt over de geschiedenis, of de kinderverhalen die ze - mét stemmetjes natuurlijk - thuis voorleest. Ook heeft ze een leesgewoonte die we niet eerder tegenkwamen: bij het lezen van bladmuziek hoort ze de muziek in haar hoofd. …

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The Racialization of British Women during the Long Nineteenth Century 34:25

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Toni Weller, a research fellow in history at De Montfort University, who explains how complicated it was to be a woman during a time when sexually transmitted illnesses and wars reduced female bodies to the status of information items. Find more of Dr Toni Weller's work here…

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Lean on Me 29:45

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In this episode, we ask the pivotal question: who do you lean on when someone leans on you? We delve into the often-unseen world of informal caregiving and explore the realities of this role. We discuss when you might be considered an informal caregiver, the importance of setting boundaries and assertiveness, and the concept of parentification. We …

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Elisabeth Kaneza: Intersectionality in law || Empowering scholars of color 40:10

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In this episode, we talked to Elisabeth Kaneza who is a legal and political scholar and a community outreach officer at the German Center for Integration and Migration (DeZiM) in Berlin, Germany. PAST (00:02:20): Elisabeth emphasizes the importance of equal rights and chances for all, the impact of racial discrimination that require structural solu…