Disrupted
Fridays 9 AM & 8 PM, Sundays 2:00 PM, available as a podcast
Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Political scientist and host Khalilah Brown-Dean brings together changemakers to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
Funding provided by:
The Connecticut Office of Film, Television and Digital Media
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Featured Playlist
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Disrupted has been highlighting changes and changemakers with over 200 episodes. With so many hours of conversations, it might be hard to know where to start. We made a playlist to help listeners get a feel for the kinds of conversations and the range of topics that Khalilah has with our guests.
Latest Episodes
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A discussion with leaders from across the state about housing, childcare and economic mobility, including a look at statistics and potential solutions. -
We listen back to a conversation with Ned Blackhawk, who just won a National Book Award, and a discussion of the Supreme Court's ICWA ruling. -
Ken Burns talks about his distinctive style and why we may be in the most difficult crisis in U.S. history. Documentary producer Su Kim talks about her film 'Free Chol Soo Lee.' -
Listening to the news, it feels like there are more natural disasters than ever. This hour, we learn the climate science behind that and look at how the word disaster affects our thinking. -
This hour, we learn about the State Elections Enforcement Commission which oversees voter fraud allegations and campaign finance. We'll also examine Gen Z’s impact on future elections. -
We'll learn how Black and Native people have been portrayed in horror, and author P. Djèlí Clark will explain how his work as an academic historian informs his horror writing. -
This hour, we’re looking at changes in the death and dying space. -
Author and journalist Ari Berman discusses democracy and voting rights as we look at the 10 years since the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby Country v. Holder. -
The host of the PBS series 'America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston,' opens up about everything from from growing up with doubt to how the show has shaped his relationship with other people. -
This hour on Disrupted, we explore sports and mental health.
Funding provided by:
The Connecticut Office of Film, Television and Digital Media
