Disrupted

Connecticut Public Radio•ctpublic.org

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.

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Episodes

The Unstoppable Political Power of Black Women

This hour, we hear from the CEO of Higher Heights for America why her organization is working to elect Black women on every level of government. Also, a Connecticut family share its election reactions and what it means to be part of a historical Black sorority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Remembering CT’s 29th Black Infantry; Supporting Vets During A Pandemic

This week on Disrupted, we hear from the great great grandson of Orrin Hawley, a soldier from Connecticut’s 29th Civil War Black infantry regiment. We also hear from a gay Vietnam veteran who is advocating for equal rights in the military. And we explore the challenges facing veterans in Connecticut during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Women, Art and Social Change

In this moment of social change and upheaval, how is the art world responding? This hour, we hear from women leading the conversation around curation of art at various museums around the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5

2020 Is a "Mental Health Tsunami"

According to an American Psychological Association study released in July, Americans are feeling uncertainty, frustration, fear, and anger stemming from a global pandemic, a contentious presidential election, and for some… ongoing systemic racism. This hour, we hear about the cause of these stressors and why certain communities are at a higher risk and still face mental health stigmatization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 28, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Legacy of Elijah Cummings; Paul Butler on Policing Black Men

This week on Disrupted, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of Congressman Elijah Cummings, talks about her husband's posthumously published memoir and his legacy. Author and professor Paul Butler reflects on his experience as a federal prosecutor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Policing in 2020: What It Means To Be Black In Blue

In this episode, we are joined by a panel of former and current officers, all of whom represent a perspective that often gets overlooked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Creating An America As A "Better Steward Of Its Ideal"

It’s been exactly two weeks since Kentucky’s Attorney General announced no charges would be filed against officers for the death of Breonna Taylor. This hour, we hear from two authors about why the system isn't working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 07, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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