Disrupted

This hour on Disrupted, we explore the role equity plays in marijuana legalization - and find out what we can learn from other states. 

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This hour on Disrupted, we talk to Erik Clemons, who was one of the founders of the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology. He just stepped down as CEO after a decade. He talks about his career in New Haven and about the lessons he learned from being a part of the public/private partnership between the state and Dalio Philanthropies.

Also, we talk about how community college admissions plummeted during the pandemic - and why.

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2020 was a record year for gun sales in the United States – and the largest increase in purchases came from African American communities. And what’s the disconnect between the 2nd Amendment rights Americans have in theory, and how they play out for African Americans?

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This hour, 5th District U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joins us to talk about her career in education and politics. Also, we'll learn more about where the Connecticut GOP is headed.

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This hour, we'll hear from a graduate and a professor about the experience of attending an historically black college and university (HBCUs) and the importance that HBCUs hold in shaping future leaders and our country. We'll also hear more of the history behind these institutions. 

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Disrupted is taking a break for impeachment coverage. Join us next week for our conversation on historically black colleges and universities.  

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This hour on Disrupted, Melissa Harris Perry joins us to talk about her journey as an educator, her media career, and the importance of telling diverse stories. 

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This hour on Disrupted, we hear about why companies' moderation policies is the new front in the "free speech wars". We'll also hear about Clubhouse, a new audio-only app that is making ripples in the technology world.

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This hour, we talk about how hospitals are reaching out to achieve health equity in communities of color and the challenges of healthcare and vaccine distribution among the undocumented community. 

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This hour, we talk about the grassroots organization behind the Democratic win in Georgia. And, why the violence at the U.S. Capitol was more about maintaining white supremacy and privilege in America.

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