Ratchademics Podcast show

Ratchademics Podcast

Summary: Ratchademics is a bi-weekly podcast that brings together two Black, mid-20s PhD students to deconstruct and unpack pop culture, norms, and biases and analyses of mainstream politics and events in ways informed by their Blackness and academic studies.

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 Episode 24: No, Black conservatism doesn't make sense | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:14

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss the recent media coverage around Black conservatives left by Candace Owens as well as the affirmative action court case coming out of Harvard University where Asian-American students allege the administration has been unfair in admission practices. 

 Episode 23: 0 Days without political nonsense | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:39

In this Episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss the recent wave of allegations in the wake of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the supreme court and what this means for politics of the future, as well as the importance of voting rights and the upcoming midterm elections. 

 Episode 22: White Noise, Black Poise | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:27

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel pay homage to Aretha Franklin, discuss whether Black women can oppress poor working class folk, and give advice to prospective Black and brown students interested in pursuing graduate education.

 Episode 21: We all African tho, right? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:36

We are not a monolith. The African Diaspora includes people from many countries and cultural backgrounds. On this week’s episode of Ratchademics we have an honest conversation about the relationship between Black Americans and African people from the continent. This episode features special guests from the podcast Afrolit. Follow them on Instagram @Ekua.Pm and @thisfashionfiend_ Also find their podcast on Apple Itunes search: Afrolit

 Episode 20: The U.S. is in Shambles. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:45

In this episode of Ratchademics Chaya and Jamel discuss the Supreme Court's recent wave of decisions, the retirement of Justice Kennedy, increasing tensions surrounding Trump's immigration policies and more. 

 Episode 19: Pardon Me? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:04

In this episode of ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel talk about rest and balance in academia, the pardoning of Alice Johnson and Black TV shows from Queen Sugar and RHOP to Insecure and others.

 Episode 18: Is this America? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:30

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino's new music video "This is America" and tackle the subject of Black people having the police called on them. 

 Episode 17: Make Kanye Great Again | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:56

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss Kanye West's recent polarizing antics in the media and the implications of his actions in the context of Black politics, as well as the recent arrests of Chikesia Clemmons in an Alabama Waffle House, and two Black men at a Starbucks chain.

 Episode 16: Justice for Saheed Vassell feat. Sudip Bhattacharya | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:28

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel are joined by Sudip Bhattacharya, a graduate student at Rutgers University and writer for the Aerogram, a publication focusing on South Asian art, literature, life and news. Together they discuss the death of Saheed Vassell at the hands of the NYPD, the politics of police brutality, Sudip's research interests in the field of Asian-American politics, and life as a graduate student of color. 

 Ep. 15: This week in Black culture and politics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:25

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss The widely discussed NY Times article "Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys". They also discuss their favorite shows on television and the importance of remembering #StephonClark. We also put #BlackLivesMatter in conversation with the #MarchForOurLives.

 Episode 14: Wakanda Forever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:27

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel review the Ryan Coogler directed Black Panther film released this weekend and decide whether the movie lived up to the movie hype. They also discuss the importance of Black panther for Black politics and question if we can imagine a real life Wakanda for Black people in the 21st century.

 Episode 13: We love us 4real y'all | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:42

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss the key takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, Monique’s call for a boycott of Netflix and how sexism exists throughout academia when it comes to gender gaps in pay and prestige.

 Episode 12: Only 4 more years of this.. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:56

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel open 2018 with discussions surrounding Trump's continued antics as President and they raise questions about who might be chose to run on the Democratic ticket in 2020. 

 Episode 11: #BlackWomenMatter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:26

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss the recent wave of allegations in the entertainment and political world, the success of Black women in 2017, and future directions for U.S. politics. 

 Episode 10: Lol...Hillary wyd? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:53

In this episode of Ratchademics, Chaya and Jamel discuss the bombshell allegations made by Donna Brazille that Hillary Clinton fixed the primaries in her favor in unethical ways. They also explore some of their favorite music and movies, as well as discussion about Rapper Meek Mill's recent sentencing. 

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