After a short hiatus, Social Discord is returning with a special interview episode where Daylen sits down with the Director of African American Studies at the University of Montana, Tobin Miller Shearer, to discuss Critical Race Theory. They discuss the reality and misconceptions of critical race theory, the implications it has on our education system if it is used or ignored, and the complications that are caused by those who work to defy and undermine the practice of understanding the roles race has played in our history, our laws, and our society. Hosted by Daylen Turk. Intro/Outro music is Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) by Checkie Brown, used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivitives Licensing https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/2019022133151294/Hippie_Bulle_-_Stoned_Funghi_ID_213

The federal minimum wage currently sits at $7.25 per hour and can be seen as low as $2.13 per hour for some waiters and waitresses around the country. It's been a constant debating point for the past 90 years but since the the "Fight for $15" protests started in 2013 it's been a staunch landing point for activists in this country, both for and against. In this discussion episode of Social Discord we talk about our experiences with minimum wage, discuss a little history, and share our perspectives on the ongoing debate of raising the minimum wage. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

Donald Gilliard was a bright and gifted young man. He was involved in local politics, had a background in the theater and he was a gifted public speaker, but after getting involved with drugs Donald was sentenced to life in prison in 1993. Despite his unlikely chances, through hard work, dedication and faith Donald was able to turn his life around and leave his life sentence after 20 years in an incredibly act of redemption. We discuss Donald's story, his success and influence after prison, and the issues that surround America's prison system. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina (Featuring Donald Gilliard). Transition song is "What's Wrong With America?" by The Relatives https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Relatives

Reagan's War on Drugs sought to end drug violence in our country, resulting in the sudden overcrowding of public prisons. With every problem there is a solution however, and for a few entrepreneurs in the 1980's that solution was simple: Private Prisons. Private prisons are a controversy for the ages and in episode 18 we take a look at the history and creation of private prisons in America and their impact on crime, high incarceration and recidivism. We discuss the morality of the for-profit system while weighing the pros and cons under the essential question of what is the ultimate goal of a prison? Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

The first episode of Season 2 of social discord kicks off with a special recording with Daylen reporting from the grounds of DC on Joe Biden's Inaugurations Day. As we discuss the scene in the nation's Capitol and what lead up to it, we reflect on what the past four years meant for America and ourselves, and what this transition means moving forward. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, Curtis Medina, and produced by John Zenor.

The holidays! They are festive, light, and full of cheer and for many they are synonymous with classic Christmas traditions. Although the Christmas spirit may seem the most prominent, there are holidays and traditions all around the world that many don't know about. In this episode we discuss our traditions, traditions we want to try, and traditions from around the world. Join the fun and Happy Holidays. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

Tensions across the country are high and heading into holiday season many of us find those tensions entering our homes. Whether it be around the table at Thanksgiving or on our social media timelines, political burnout and social discord can have a profound effect on all of us. In Episode 15 we have a bit more of a candid conversation about our dealings with social discord on our feeds and within our circles, political burnout after the election, and how we deal with having difficult conversations with those who we may not agree with, or vise versa. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

People always ask if their vote really matters and to that we say: it's complicated! In this episode of Social Discord we discuss what we call the Voting Paradox, the weird roundabout way of how voting in America works. We dive into the foundation of American Democracy, the voting process and all the controversies that surround it. Hosted by Daylen Turk and Curtis Medina.

Part 4! Of "Whose Gender is it Anyway" has arrived, the final installment of the series. In this episode we sit down with one of Curtis' close friends, Storm. Storm has become a signature member of the drag community in their town using drag to not only express themselves but also help kids in the community. We discuss the history of drag shows, their personal experiences and transformation with drag and what it really means to be a drag performer. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina featuring Storm. Midroll Music is Good times by Paddington Bear used under CC Licensing, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear

Now that we have a better understanding of the history of Trans people, gender expression and identity, we sit down with a member of the Trans community to give us further insight into what it's actually like to be a Trans person on America today. In part two of "Whose Gender is it Anyway" we are joined by Holly Megan Scott to discuss recent laws and controversies surrounding the Trans community, gender roles in society, and her personal struggles, ambitions and perspectives as a Trans Person. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault and Curtis Medina, featuring Holly Megan Scott.