Fellows Olivia and Margaret give a summary of the events which led to the military coup in Myanmar this year, and how the Burmese citizens and the greater international community has responded. The coup has displaced thousands of people from their homes, left the majority of politicians imprisoned, and fueled the persecution against the Rohingyas. They also discuss the role of multilateral organizations and the ethics of sanctions in response to political turmoil. For more information on Myanmar and to donate to protest groups: https://www.isupportmyanmar.com/ To donate to an organization fighting genocide against Rohingyas: https://www.burmataskforce.org/donate/

Fellows Jasmin and Bella inform and educate listeners about disabilities that are internal and not “traditionally” shown externally. This includes reflections on invisible disabilities in everyday life, the classroom, the workplace, traditional media, social media, and more.  CW: anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts.  Learn more about invisible disabilities: https://invisibledisabilities.org/  Learn more about DREAM: https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/  Express your interest in DREAM at Hofstra: Dr Craig Rustici, [email protected] Career and continuing education services in NY: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/

We have all heard of a concussion before, but have you heard of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE? CTE is a silent killer as a result of multiple concussions over time. In this podcast follow Becca as we discus causes, symptoms, treatments, and more of CTE and the connection to the NFL. Resources: https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_with_chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy https://www.netflix.com/watch/81062828

Fellow Joany explains the history of affirmative action, its important role in providing equitable opportunities in higher education for BIPOC students, and why there are prejudices towards these programs. 

In this podcast, fellows Damali Ramirez and Sage Wenninghoff give an overview of what white feminism is and why the need for intersectionality is so dire. 

CCE Fellow Lauren Ballinger and Associate Professor of Health Professions at Hofstra University Martine Hackett sit down to discuss the racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Listen to this podcast to learn about the circumstances that make certain demographics more susceptible to getting the coronavirus, the obstacles that many are facing in receiving the vaccine, and how vaccine rollout may look going forward. How to get involved in helping the vaccine rollout:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/join-the-nhs-covid-19-vaccine-team/#i-am-interested-in-volunteering. Link to the podcast Lauren references:  https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2020/05/14/coronavirus-in-the-delta-e3-the-hospital

Fellow Lauren speaks with Jamie Diamond and Charles Nieves from the Nassau County Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America about food insecurity in Nassau County, how it has grown due to the pandemic, and how it is not a standalone issue.  Content warning: brief mention of police brutality towards the end of the episode.  https://www.nassaudsa.com/home  Facebook: @NassauCountyDSA Twitter & Instagram: @NassauDSA

Fellows Daria and Alex talk about the aftermath of the 2020 election after recently finding out that former Vice President Joe Biden is now the new President-elect. 

Fellows Micaela and Jenna watched the movie the Trial of the Chicago 7, which tells the story of the 7 protestors who were charged with inciting a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. These protests were against the Vietnam War, and the movie and its issues are extremely relevant today. https://www.netflix.com/title/81043755

In this episode, CCE Fellows Sarah Stauffer, Antonia Moffa, and Becca Lo Presti sit down and discuss healthy relationships in the time of COVID-19 as well as basics in boundaries and consent. *Trigger Warning:* This episode deals with themes of mental health and domestic violence. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, feel free to skip ahead or stop listening.  Links mentioned in this episode:  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.loveisrespect.org/about/