The Social Exchange

The Social Exchange covers any and all topics pertaining to sociology, be it class issues, systematical racism, gender inequality, sexual orientation and so much more. Each episode we dive into these diverse topics with guest experts who break down the ends and outs of these important issues.

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The Texas Storm of '21

Mary Blackburn dives into the details of the winter crisis that hit Texas this past February. She details the ins and outs of ERCOT, local government, and infrastructural failings.

Jul 16, 2021•10 min

Social Exchange Ep. 4: Social Media for Social Change

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses violence and mass shootings. In this episode we sit down with Rachel Phillips and discuss the use of social media as a motivation for social change during a time plagued with mass violence in the United States. We also discuss the overall issue of mass shootings, anonymity online, political division, as well as social cohesion and movements.

Aug 15, 2019•40 min

The Social Exchange//Ep.3: Immigration, Dehumanization, and the Power of Stigmas

On this episode of The Social Exchange we sit down and talk with a sociologist who specializes in Latino Immigration and the Detainment Process in America. We discuss the recent detainment and separation of families at the border, how the process of dehumanization works, and the harrowing stories of individuals trying to make a better life by coming to America.

Jul 07, 2018•1 hr 29 min

The Social Exchange//Ep.2: Let's talk about Abuse, #MeToo, and Mental Health

On our second episode of The Social Exchange, our host Mary Blackburn sits down with a Prevention Educator who works with victims of abuse at the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, and they discuss the multifaceted issues concerning abuse, as well as the Me Too Movement, and where we hope we are headed as a society when it comes to how we treat one another. We hope you enjoy! Here are some important resources: Hays-Caldwell Women's Center hcwc.org or call 512-396-4357 Love is Respect: loveisrespect.o...

Jun 03, 2018•50 min

The Social Exchange//Ep1: Let's talk about Death, Dying, and Hospice Care!

On this introductory episode of The Social Exchange, our host Mary Blackburn explains the main premise and goals for the new podcast, and sits down with two experts to talk about death, dying, and the modern hospice care system. We hope you enjoy!

Jun 03, 2018•34 min

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