In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Douglas Mungin, the Director of Forensics at Solano Community College in Fairfield, California. We first encountered Dr. Mungin in the Netflix docuseries, Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, where he spoke on the complexity of skid row in Los Angeles. In the interview, we hear about the interdisciplinary nature of Mungin’s communication research, as he explores the performance of space and identity, ranging from the creation of abject spaces, gentrification, and homelessness. He reminds us of our shared humanity and encourages listeners to reinspire empathy within their own communities.Further information about Dr. Mungin: <a href="https://www.drdougmungin.com">https://www.drdougmungin.com</a> Further information about Crime Scene: <a href="https://www.drdougmungin.com">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13837672/</a> Further information about the "ghetto" language at UD: <a href="https://flyernews.com/campus/students-of-color-told-to-leave-ud-for-not-calling-the-student-neighborhood-the-ghetto/01/10/2020/">https://flyernews.com/campus/students-of-color-told-to-leave-ud-for-not-calling-the-student-neighborhood-the-ghetto/01/10/2020/</a>  <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 9: Sam Brinton

We invite you to tune into upstreamUD- a podcast hosted by The Brook Center. This show will highlight local, state, and national voices discussing the complexities of being human. Join us as, together, we tackle social issues, cultural movements, relationships  and wellbeing in a way that showcases how we really are more alike than we are different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.