63 | Fast Fashion w/ Jolie
In this episode, Jolie uncovers fast fashion including what it is, it’s environmental effects, how to spot fast fashion, and some alternative brands to shop at that are affordable yet sustainable!
Mar 04, 2021•11 min
Sincerely, Z
Gen Rise Media
Gen Rise Media, but for your ears. This is the unfiltered, radical, generation z content you’ve been looking for, here for the needed youth perspectives on the world, from the political, to the cultural, to the interpersonal, and more. We’re progressive, we’re loud, and we’re continuously advocating for the people with this podcast. This is the unfiltered, radical, generation z content you’ve been looking for, here for the needed youth perspectives on the world, from the political, to the cultural, to the interpersonal, and more. Sincerely, (gen) Z.
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62 | Paparazzi & the Celebrity God-Complex w/ Ashley
In this episode, Ashley discusses celebrities. We know them. We love them—well, most of them. But how often do we think of them as regular people who just ✨happen✨ to be really good at their jobs (acting, singing, etc.)? Tune in as Ashley looks at how the paparazzi plays into the idea of celebrities being “above” everyone else and relates some of her (hopefully not so unique) experiences with this “god complex.”
Mar 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 61
61 | Historical Amnesia w/ Donovan
In this episode, Donovan talks about the ways liberals and the establishment have distorted the legacies of influential communist and socialist historical figures, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Hampton, and Albert Einstein.
Mar 03, 2021•17 min•Ep. 61
60| Period! w/ Amanda
In this episode, Amanda takes on a lighter topic again- periods and period inequity!
Feb 22, 2021•14 min
59| Democracy? Not really. w/ Ruyi
In this episode, Ruyi focuses on the history and present state of voting within the United States. She looks at disenfranchisement of African Americans, immigrants and ex-convicts throughout history and how it has persisted even to the 21st century. Sources: https://theconversation.com/whose-votes-count-the-least-in-the-electoral-college-74280 https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/disputed-election-1876 https://www.thirteen.org/wnet/jimcrow/voting_literacy.html https://ww...
Feb 22, 2021•28 min
58 | The Waves of Sexuality throughout History w/ Sara
In this episode, Sara shares a brief history of sexuality, specifically with porn and the gay rights movement.
Feb 05, 2021•10 min•Ep. 58
57 | All About the Paris Climate Agreement w/ Jolie
In this episode, Jolie discusses the Paris Climate Agreement including its flaw, pros, more we can do for climate justice, and what it’s all about! If you would like to learn more about the Green New Deal check out podcast #51- The Green New Deal!
Feb 03, 2021•9 min
56 | Miss Rona & Nostalgia: A Complicated Relationship (They’re Taking Things Slow) w/ Ashley
In this episode, Ashley talks coronavirus and its complicated relationship with nostalgia. We’ve all been missing the lives we led (or didn’t quite get to lead) before the pandemic hit....AND THAT’S OK!!! Ashley looks at Kaitlyn Tiffany’s, “Is that Nostalgia You’re Feeling?” from The Atlantic and Danielle Campoamor’s, “Why We Reach for Nostalgia in Times of Crisis” from The New York Times to really solidify that nostalgia doesn’t have to be a bad thing!! :)
Feb 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 56
55 | The Coup in Bolivia w/ Donovan
In this episode Donovan, talks about Bolivia's socialist and anti-imperialist leadership and how the US backed a violent right-wing coup which was legitimized by the media, as well as how the Bolivian socialists eventually prevailed.
Jan 26, 2021•18 min
54 | Saturday Night Live and Politics w/ Emma
In this episode Emma talks about Saturday Night Live and the impact the show can have on an American election.
Dec 18, 2020•23 min
53 | The Other Perspective, Episode 7 w/ Fatima
In episode 7 of the other perspective, Fatima's little brother Sohiab joins her to give a brief overview of community-based peace/development initiatives and how they improve the situation of a country that is attempting to rebuild its infrastructure and institutions post-war. Because post-war reconstruction is usually led by major players in the international system, it has been unsuccessful as of the past, and community-based peace initiatives may be the way forward. Enjoy a little bit of come...
Dec 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 53
52 | A Canadian's Perspective to to the US Election w/Sara
In this episode, Sara explains her reaction to the US election and also reflects on Canada's own dark past and present. Let's all say it together: we are on stolen land!
Dec 11, 2020•25 min•Ep. 52
51 | The Green Nee Deal w/ Jolie
In this episode, Jolie dives deeper into the green new deal including what it is all about, what it addresses, some critics specific to it and the timeline of the resolution.
Dec 09, 2020•14 min•Ep. 51
50 | Another Struggle Movie: Why Black Films are in DESPERATE Need of a Revamp Part One w/ Ashley
In this week’s episode, Ashley puts on her cinephile hat to talk about movies—more specifically, how Black-led films are alarmingly limited in theme. She compares white-led films/shows she loves like La La Land and the Crown (stream season 4 besties!!!) and Black-led faves like If Beale Street Could Talk to illustrate her point.
Dec 04, 2020•17 min•Ep. 50
49 | Eugene V. Debs w/ Donovan
In this episode, Donovan gives brief talk about Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, who organized unions and got thrown in jail for speaking out against involvement in World War I
Dec 02, 2020•14 min•Ep. 49
48 | I'm Coming Out w/ Mauricio
In our first guest episode, Mauricio talks about the experience of being gay and Latino, and how the coming out process is unique to that of others.
Nov 30, 2020•13 min•Ep. 48
47 | A broken System pt 4: What happens After w/ Amanda
In this episode, Amanda talks about what life after prison looks like Covering things from housing inequity to job discrimination, take a deep dive into why America has the highest recidivism rate in the world.
Nov 28, 2020•20 min
46 | The Other Perspective: Episode 6 w/ Fatima
In this episode, Fatima gives a brief introduction of the UN, the Bretton Woods institutions, and a brief history of development studies and how neoliberal ideas are perpetuated. She discusses the origins of foreign aid and how it may increase rather than decrease problems in developing nations.
Nov 17, 2020•12 min•Ep. 46
45 | POC Progressives in Congress w/ Jolie
In this episode, Jolie discusses the notable “Squad” of the US Congress including how these progressive women of congress got their name and their impacts. She also touches on some new bipoc members of Congress who were elected in this election.
Nov 11, 2020•9 min•Ep. 45
44 | How Are You Even? Election Check In W/ Ashley
In this episode, Ashley talks about how she’s managing election stress (special s/o to Oreo’s) and the importance of letting yourself feel allllll the feelings. This election has quite a bit riding on it (understatement) and it’s easy to feel bogged down, so be sure to especially look after yourself this week! It’s always ok to just slow down:)
Nov 07, 2020•17 min•Ep. 44
43 | Neoliberalism w/ Donovan
In this episode Donovan explains the meaning and origin of the economic philosophy of neoliberalism and how it maintains a constant and nearly-invisible presence in the USA's two-party system today.
Nov 04, 2020•15 min•Ep. 43
42 | A conversation with my less radical brother w/ Amanda
In this episode Amanda sits down with her little brother and talk about some hot topics from QAnon to the upcoming election!
Oct 31, 2020•28 min•Ep. 42
41 | The Genocide of Uighar Muslims
For this podcast, Ruyi will be delving into the imprisonment of Uighars in China - how it started, what’s happening now, how they are covering it up, and most importantly, how we can help. HOW YOU CAN HELP: https://www.freedomunited.org/advocate/free-uyghurs/ https://uhrp.org/what-you-can-do https://enduyghurforcedlabour.org/ Sources: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/chinas-repression-uighurs-xinjiang https://www.vox.com/2020/7/28/21333345/uighurs-china-internment-camps-forced-labor-xinjiang htt...
Oct 28, 2020•17 min•Ep. 41
40 | Soundtrack To A Revolution w/ Emma
In this episode, Emma breaks down some of her favorite protest songs and importance behind them! Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tZilzXw1DoE4MCDQfhyrL?si=REVX5kCDSz-ErPv-_4z4oQ
Oct 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 40
39 | Our First Group Episode!
In this episode, you get to know a bit about our podcast team while listening to a zoom conversation we shared! This is the first of many group episodes, so we definitely came across some audio difficulties and awkward cuts, but we'll work it all out in the episodes to come. A few quick note: our zoom cut off around half way through the episode, so some members couldn't stay for the rest of the episode. Luckily though, you'll get to hear all our podcasters plenty in the future!
Oct 21, 2020•43 min•Ep. 39
38 | The Other Perspective: Episode 5 w/ Fatima
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 her experiences. She aims to get listeners thinking about a different take on many relevant issues related to Muslims in the United States and to Gen Z listeners. We live in a culture of increasing loneliness and individualism which has become destructive to the mental health of young people. The increasing commercialization of mental health and the...
Sep 25, 2020•17 min
37 | A Broken System pt.3 w/ Amanda
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about the trauma people face while behind bars.
Sep 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 37
36 | "I'm so OCD — literally" w/ Sara
OCD is normalized as just keeping things tidy when that is a huge myth. So in this episode, Sara talks about her personal experience with OCD and anxiety. She gives examples of different OCD and the cycle of obsessions, and her experience going through therapy. The accounts mentioned in this podcast and are great resources about OCD, BFRBs, and anxiety are: @ocddoodles, @notalonenotes, and @wordshug. This is your daily reminder to take care of your mental health!
Sep 18, 2020•22 min•Ep. 36
35 | Wildfires and the Climate Crisis w/ Jolie
In this podcast, Jolie will discuss how wildfires and the climate crisis relate as well as some resources for staying safe.
Sep 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 35
00 | Sincerely, Z introduction!
Welcome to Gen Rise Media's Sincerely, Z!
Sep 04, 2020•2 min
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