In this episode of Getting To The Root, Julia sat down with Hadas Hayun who works for Hofstra University’s Hillel and Sydney Korman who works for Open Hillel. She discusses the importance of Jewish activism in various organizations. She also talks about the role activism plays in Jewish Identity and what the term “Anti-Semitism” means.

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In the first episode of season 3, Julia Berk and Alex Whitbeck are introduced as the new producers. They delve into linguistics and the effect it has on the current political climate. Contributing producer Mario Murillo speaks with Dr. Lina Maria Murillo about her work in connecting anti-Mexican rhetoric to actions taken at the border, and attorney Patrick Young discusses immigration. Lastly, Dr. Jennifer Saul from the University of Sheffield speaks on her area of expertise in coded language and its impact on the nation.  Aired on WRHU-FM on 9/24/19 Music is "Stress Signal" by Ryan Littlehttps://app.hellothematic.com/artist/profile/7024

This week, one of our executive producers says goodbye. Ben Abrams starts with his deep dive into one of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s sexual misconduct allegations. He then says goodbye to the GTTR community. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 5/21/2019. Series episode #25. Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: “West Coast” Les Hayden: “Proverb” Safir Nou: “Land-escape”

In this special edition of GTTR, Ben Abrams sits down with various experts and journalists to discuss the latest developments in Venezuela. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 4/30/2019 Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: “West Coast”

On this episode, Nailah speaks to journalist and author Ed Morales about the new term “Latinx” and binary perceptions of race and gender. Then, Dennis and Ben explore the history of gangs on Long Island, including the recent hyper-focus on MS-13. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 4/9/2019. Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: “West Coast”

On this first ever hour-long episode of GTTR, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo concludes his four-part series from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders held in the Sarayaku territory in Ecuador. Then, contributor Polina Mustazza explores the issue of cellphone surveillance. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 4/2/2019. Series episode #22. Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast"

This week, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo brings us the second of four audio pieces from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders in Ecuador. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 2/12/2019. Series episode #21.Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast"

This week, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo brings us the first of four audio pieces from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders in Ecuador. Mario explains the origins of the workshop, how he helped facilitate it, and the significance of the gathering to native leaders from all over the globe.Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 2/5/2019. Series episode #20.Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast"

On this episode of Getting To The Root Nailah Andre investigates New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio's plan to close the third biggest jail in America Rikers Island. Originally aired on 12/11/18 WRHU-FMMusicians featured in this episode:Ryan Little "West Coast" Broke For Free "As Colorful As Ever"Safir Nou "Land-escape"