Hash It Out

Today’s episode focuses on DACA and Diversity in Immigration in the United States. There are about 645,000 DACA recipients in the United States who are faced with being in immigration limbo, without a path to citizenship. Yet they are contributing, tax paying members of American society but cannot be supported by the country they call home on a legislative level. Subtopics discussed are Black DACA recipients and lack of POC representation in immigrants. Listen as the hosts tackle America’s broken Immigration system and how our campus can support immigrant students.

Sources: https://undocublack.org/

https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-daca-recipients-are-there-united-states/

According to a recent survey, 49% of college students reported that mental health is their top concern as the fall semester begins, topping a list that included academics, inflation, and mass shootings. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and worried when inflation increases faster than expected. Things that used to seem affordable have suddenly become unattainable or shocking as the cashier rings them up. This episode will discuss college students' mental health crisis, inflation's impact, and the stigma on underrepresented communities. (Person et al., 2022)

Is Overturning Roe Just the Beginning? More than two dozen states have laws restricting or banning abortion post the Supreme Court overturning Roe. The limitations on abortion access can lead to adverse long-term health effects. In this episode, we will discuss what comes next for reproductive rights, state laws, the intent and credibility of lawmakers, the power or human rights view in decision-making, abortion exceptions, the impact on individuals & their careers, and birth control options.

In one way, the digital age has opened us up to another world, created jobs we never knew could exist, and connected people the world over. On the other hand, the pressure to keep up with what we see online has become a morbid cycle destroying lives one clicks at a time. People have found themselves battling identity issues due to the unrealistic beauty standards set by what they see on social media. In our first episode of this new season, we will explore unrealistic beauty standards and the impact of social media on our body image.

Caption Reference: https://africaglobalradio.com/how-unrealistic-beauty-standards-are-causing-identity-issues/

In our last episode of the year, let us dive deep into a discussion surrounding gun control and school shootings.

References -

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-gun-policy-global-comparisons

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/guns-in-public/guns-in-schools/

https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/375539-as-america-debates-gun-control-remember-the-black-community/

It’s 2022 and Women Are Still Fighting for Their Right to Own Their Bodies. In this episode, we will discuss reproduction rights over last decade, current situation, and ultimate understanding of pro-life and pro-choice debate. I would like to inform you this episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please feel free to step away and take a moment to yourself.

References -

1. Death of Savita Halappanavar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Savita_Halappanavar

2. Abortion History Timeline - https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/book-excerpts/health-article/u-s-abortion-history/

3. Key Facts on Abortion - https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/sexual-and-reproductive-rights/abortion-facts/

American prisons house more than 1.5 million individuals, an increase of more than 390 percent since 1978. A recent report shows that the current strategies used by our justice system to achieve rehabilitation and increased public safety have been ineffective, with more than 80 percent of those leaving our state prisons being rearrested again in the future. In this episode, we will discuss prison reform and death penalty.

Resources -

https://charleskochinstitute.org/stories/why-prison-reform-matters-in-america/

Racial discrimination permeates the healthcare systems of many countries, including the United States. This has negative consequences for both patients and healthcare workers, leading to higher risks of illness and, in some cases, lower standards of care for people of color (POC). CDC identifies racism as a fundamental driver of racial and ethnic health disparities to advance health equity and build a healthier nation.

In our episode, we will be discussing racism in healthcare, particularly how racism impacts health, health inequity, racial underrepresentation, not only in clinics or hospitals but also in the insurance marketplace, factors, and ways to tackle the issue.

Resources

1. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/upholding-the-highest-bioethical-standards.html

2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/racism-in-healthcare#how-racism-impacts-health

3. https://www.stkate.edu/academics/healthcare-degrees/racism-in-healthcare

The increased impact of social media is gradually changing the dynamics of soft power around the world. Politicians increasingly “engage in digital diplomacy”. It means that global connections are easier but at the same time more complex. It challenges existing models of influence as well as traditional hierarchical power structures. Joseph Nye defined term soft power as the ability of a country to persuade others to do what it wants without force or coercion. 60% of people using social media reported that it has impacted their self-esteem in a negative way. In this episode, we will discuss understanding of soft power, influence and impact of social media for soft-power influencing and self-esteem.

41% OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE HOUSING INSTABILITY.

While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep creates additional hardship and prolonged stress.COVID-19 Worsens Housing Insecurity for College Students. As commuters, community college students lack access to on-campus housing and thus remain disproportionately impacted by rising housing costs in metropolitan areas. We will discuss the elements of housing insecurity, factors, impact and campus help.