Kevin Chang Barnum
Producer, DisruptedKevin Chang Barnum is a producer for Connecticut Public Radio’s weekly show Disrupted. Kevin grew up in Connecticut and started his radio work at his graduate university’s radio station, KUCI. He has also worked for HRN, a network of food and beverage podcasts.
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We discuss the inequities that the pandemic exposed, from how COVID-19 impacted people with disabilities to a broader look at the history of health and race. -
Angela Garbes talks about her book 'Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change.' UConn professor Kari Adamsons breaks down stereotypes around the idea of a “traditional” family. -
We explore the way racist housing policies like redlining have impacted generations of Americans as law professor Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book 'Plundered.' -
This hour, a panel discusses the significance of Black History Month in the context of President Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion. -
We listen back to our candid hour with Reginald Dwayne Betts. We talk about what books meant to him when he was incarcerated and how his time in prison still impacts him. -
Exploring love and politics. Activist Dean Spade believes political organizing requires emotional work and psychology professor Terri Conley examines power dynamics. -
Brandon J. Dirden directed Yale Repertory Theatre's production of Eden. He joins us to talk about his career and the complex racial dynamics in the play. -
This hour, we reflect on two of the most prominent civil rights thinkers in U.S history and how they connect to our present political moment. -
We talk to the director and producer of the new documentary, "The Body Politic," featuring Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott. Plus, how Future Caucus brings young lawmakers together to create bipartisan solutions. -
New Haven nonprofit leader Erik Clemons offers his thoughts on community, how choosing love can be difficult and the way that Dr. King's legacy has impacted him.
