Racism and discrimination are more than individual problems—they are part of institutions that have far-reaching impact. In this episode we hear from a professor of sociology, education, and Africana Studies who delves into discusses discrimination in higher education and explores how modern racial attitudes shape and are shaped by the places in which people live. We also drop in on a conversation between two criminologists who discuss policing procedures like stop and frisk and examine disparities in the criminal justice system.

Guests:

Camille Zubrinsky Charles, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, Africana Studies & Education

John MacDonald, Professor of Criminology and Sociology

Charles Loeffler, Associate Professor of Criminology

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Produced by Blake Cole

Narrated by Alex Schein

Edited by Alex Schein, Brooke Sietinson, and Loraine Terrell 

Interviews by Blake Cole and Loraine Terrell

Theme music by Nicholas Escobar, C'18

Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions 

Illustration by Adriana Bellet

Logo by Drew Nealis

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