Beheard Talk

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  • The Panama Papers: Global Corruption & Tax Avoidance Exposed
    About a year ago, an anonymous source leaked a huge amount of documents containing explosive information about corporations, politicians, criminals and their hidden money. After 400 journalists went through all of the files, which contained information on over 80 countries, it was discovered just how much the “super rich” have rigged the system in order to avoid paying taxes.
    We talked about the origins of the Panama Papers, who was caught hiding money, and what it means for the rest of us, featuring Marina Koren, the Senior Associate Editor at The Atlantic.
    37 min
  • Punishment or Protection?: The Crackdown on Women’s Reproductive Rights
    Donald Trump shocked both sides of the political isle when he said there should “be some form of punishment” for women who get abortions if the procedure is banned. Both pro-life and pro-choice advocates took offense to this comment, while some even said that it was an attack on women. Meanwhile, women’s rights activists have been up and arms over the passing of anti-abortion laws in states like Utah, Texas and Mississippi.
    In case you missed it, we held a balanced debate over women’s reproductive rights with Carol Tobias, the president of the National Right to Life Committee
    40 min
  • Black Minds Matter: The Stigma of Mental Illness In Communities of Color
    Twitter exploded when Grammy nominated singer Kelani, 20, attempted suicide after news of a recent breakup leaked on social media. However, the public's response to her suicide attempt was just as troubling as the slut shaming that led up to it. This Sunday, we'll discuss the attacks on Kelani, the stigma of mental illness in the black community, and how the stigma affects trans people of color.
    30 min
  • Viva La Cuba?: Obama’s Push For Progress & the Controversy Over Communism
    President Barack Obama has become the first sitting U.S. president to take a trip to Cuba in 88 years to meet with Cuba President Fidel Castro, speak with anti-government protesters and attend a baseball game. His historic trip comes at a time when the former Cold War enemies are taking steps towards diplomatic relations.
    In cased you missed it, we discussed the history of tension between the U.S. and Cuba, the Communist Party of Cuba, and recent policy developments in U.S.-Cuba relations. We also explored how progress between these two nations may potentially affect each country moving forward with our featured guest Sebastian Arcos, Associate Director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University
    43 min
  • Viva La Cuba?: Obama’s Push For Progress & the Controversy Over Communism
    President Barack Obama has become the first sitting U.S. president to take a trip to Cuba in 88 years to meet with Cuba President Fidel Castro, speak with anti-government protesters and attend a baseball game. His historic trip comes at a time when the former Cold War enemies are taking steps towards diplomatic relations.
    In cased you missed it, we discussed the history of tension between the U.S. and Cuba, the Communist Party of Cuba, and recent policy developments in U.S.-Cuba relations. We also explored how progress between these two nations may potentially affect each country moving forward with our featured guest Sebastian Arcos, Associate Director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University
    43 min

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Formerly known as "Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio," Be Heard Talk is an award-winning weekly talk show that is committed to informing, educating, and empowering Millennials. We talk race, politics,…