Lune Podcasts

In this episode, host Amanda Padgett talks about the history of our criminal justice system, and the discriminatory policies that have negatively impacted criminal justice and prison "reform" within the last 40 years. This is a pretty heavy episode, but it has a lot of important information. Stay tuned for part 2!

In this episode, Ila goes over the what, why, and how's of implicit biases: what is it, why do they occur, and how can we tell if we have implicit biases? Ila also goes over everyday examples of biases in our daily lives, including the correlations between implicit biases and movements such as the Black Lives Matter movement. She also touches on her own personal biases, and her thoughts after taking Harvard University's Implicit Bias test.

From as far back as the Black Plague to as recent as the corona virus, discrimination and scapegoating has ingrained into pandemics. There has been a clear surge of discrimination against Chinese-Americans and hate crimes have skyrocketed. To spread awareness about this surge, I dedicated this podcast to talk about recent events with my fellow Asian-American friends and how they are impacted, as well. Especially during this time of hardship, please be kind to one another and unite as a community instead of hurting each other.' Learn More: ADL's list of reported COVID-19  related hate crimes against Asian-Amercians: https://www.adl.org/blog/reports-of-anti-asian-assaults-harassment-and-hate-crimes-rise-as-coronavirus-spreads Chinese Massacre of 1871: https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/chinese-massacre-1871 Asian-American History of Hate Crimes: https://time.com/5834427/violence-against-asian-americans-history/

Today I talk about "cancel culture", discuss my difficulty on forming a solid opinion on it, and talk about how sometimes we just need a reminder to allow people to grow. As always if you want to share your thoughts on the topic, I'll be happy to talk at emmaspodcastchat@gmail.com !

The Other Perspective is a sub-series by Fatima, where she uses her experience as a Muslim-American woman living in the United States to speak about the Muslim-American experience. In this episode, Fatima speaks with her friend Vivian, who is a Muslim woman and a graduate student in science education. We will discuss what what sparked her love for education as well as her personal journey towards pursuing a graduate degree as what specific challenges she faced specifically as a Muslim woman relating to her faith and its relationship with science and how she reconciled the two.

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda and this podcast Is just going to be my take on some hot topics in politics/society. Follow my twitter @mandie_padgett with any suggestions or input! On this episode I talked about covid-19 and the impact it has on students and teachers! :))

In this episode, Ila talks about the negative effects school has on students, and how school diminishes creativity of students. While school has many benefits, Ila talks about how our modern day educational system should be reformed for the sake of students. 

The Period. Movement, founded in 2016 by a 16 year old, has grown exponentially. Their purpose is to completely serve our community, especially the less fortunate ones and give them a platform for their voices be heard. Let this movement inspire you, and if you see something that’s not being fought for, starting fighting for it now! There’s no better time. Follow Period on Instagram: @periomovement Check out their website: https://www.period.org/ Watch the documentary “Period. End of Sentence.” here: https://youtu.be/Lrm2pD0qofM

The Other Perspective is a sub-series by Fatima, where she uses her experience as a Muslim-American woman living in the United States to speak about the Muslim-American experience. She aims to get listeners thinking about a different take on international politics and domestic issues related to Muslims in the United States. In this episode, Fatima discusses why it is so important to have voices from different perspectives in international relations and the danger of a single story, as well as what drove her to start this podcast.

Today I'm just openly talking about all the things that have been on my mind recently regarding this global pandemic, sharing what I've been enjoying/doing to help take my mind off of everything find, and sharing a couple pieces of positive news! As mentioned in this episode, here are some resources that might be useful during this challenging time- 1-800-273-8255 (national suicide prevention hotline), go to https://checkpointorg.com/global/ for many mental health resources around the world, for those who rely on school lunch you can go to https://freeschoollunch.info/ to find the closest location for you to get meals. If you want to share any thoughts you had during this podcast you can email my separate podcast email emmaspodcastchat@gmail.com 

Casual Conversations is a series where I sit down with some of my best friends and record the conversations I would normally have late at night with them. In this episode, I'm talking to two of my favorite guys about toxic masculinity, their experiences with it, how it's impacted them, and their overall opinions and ideas. Throughout the episode, we recognize the emotional strain toxic masculinity can have on men. With that being said, please check on your friends and be a constant reminder that it's okay and healthy to have emotions. 

Social media has changed the world of activism, so, here we'll discuss some  of the pros and cons that have come along with it, talking about my own experiences, general notices, and opinions. If you heard anything you relate to or want to share experiences of your own, you can email me to  talk emmaspodcastchat@gmail.com!

Being a student leader is no easy task, neither is running for office. In this episode of Curran Events, Conor breaks down how to run a successful campaign at any level.

An issue almost exclusive to third world countries: Is corporate humanity the solution to ending the ongoing cycle of the exploitation of rights, by corporations, amongst people and the environment in these countries? Inspired by a Ted Talk by Dr. Luks titled "Corporate Personhood to Corporate Humanity." Hosted by Zara-Lily Whittaker.

In a world of ever changing policies young people have the opportunity  to step in and create to create real change for their peers. In Curran Events, Conor talks about how you can embrace the leader within. Hosted by Conor C.

For the longest time dress codes have been affecting the whole of society, no matter if you’re still in school or not. It’s time to start  discussing why and how the long lasting impact of dress codes is  dangerous. Hosted by Emma M.

This podcast looks into the recent surge of knife crime in London and  what has been done, alongside what needs to be done, in order to tackle the issue. Hosted by Zara-Lily W.

There has been increased awareness, over the past recent years, regarding media outlets, and how they tend to place emphasis on people of ethnic minorities or certain religions within their storylines. This has caused huge outroar in recent years and this podcast looks at examples of how media outlets have an imbalance of fair representation regarding race and religion, alongside where the problem has stemmed from and possible solutions. Hosted by Zara-Lily W.

Square One is a sub-series by Mofe Akinyanmi, and it is a show that talks about topics around social justice. She aims to tell stories and get people informed about what is happening in the world around them.

Square One is a sub-series by Mofe Akinyanmi, and it is a show that talks about topics around social justice. She aims to tell stories and get people informed about what is happening in the world around them.