Social Discord

Police were created out of the necessity to have an organized group to protect our personal liberties as citizens of a democratically run country. Over time, however, the role of police became more extreme and dividing as "Bad Eggs" and stereotypes surrounding cop culture started influence the ranks. Listen in as we continue our conversation of how the police were created, as well as why we gave police their power and their expansive militaristic stature. We discuss accountability of police behavior, both bad and good, and the archetype that modern pop culture created in the image of policing in America. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

Intro/Outro music is Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) by Checkie Brown, used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivitives Licensing

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/2019022133151294/Hippie_Bulle_-_Stoned_Funghi_ID_213

Police in America today have become the focal point of many major social justice issues. Headlines span our feeds of BLM protestors protesting police brutality and people gathering in opposition to "back the blue." How did we get to this point though? In Part 1 of our three part series we will dive into the history of police in America and how the police force was created. We will examine the roles that not only politicians and activists played, but regular citizens as well when it comes to who made the police what they are, for better or for worse. Join us on this heavy hitter of Social Discord as we analyze both sides of this Thin Blue Line. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina

Intro/Outro music is Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) by Checkie Brown, used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivitives Licensing

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/2019022133151294/Hippie_Bulle_-_Stoned_Funghi_ID_213

After a short hiatus, Social Discord is returning with a special interview episode where Daylen sits down with the Director of African American Studies at the University of Montana, Tobin Miller Shearer, to discuss Critical Race Theory. They discuss the reality and misconceptions of critical race theory, the implications it has on our education system if it is used or ignored, and the complications that are caused by those who work to defy and undermine the practice of understanding the roles race has played in our history, our laws, and our society. Hosted by Daylen Turk.

Intro/Outro music is Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) by Checkie Brown, used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivitives Licensing

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/2019022133151294/Hippie_Bulle_-_Stoned_Funghi_ID_213

The federal minimum wage currently sits at $7.25 per hour and can be seen as low as $2.13 per hour for some waiters and waitresses around the country. It's been a constant debating point for the past 90 years but since the the "Fight for $15" protests started in 2013 it's been a staunch landing point for activists in this country, both for and against. In this discussion episode of Social Discord we talk about our experiences with minimum wage, discuss a little history, and share our perspectives on the ongoing debate of raising the minimum wage. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

Donald Gilliard was a bright and gifted young man. He was involved in local politics, had a background in the theater and he was a gifted public speaker, but after getting involved with drugs Donald was sentenced to life in prison in 1993. Despite his unlikely chances, through hard work, dedication and faith Donald was able to turn his life around and leave his life sentence after 20 years in an incredible act of redemption. We discuss Donald's story, his success and influence after prison, and the issues that surround America's prison system. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina (Featuring Donald Gilliard).

Transition song is "What's Wrong With America?" by The Relatives

Reagan's War on Drugs sought to end drug violence in our country, resulting in the sudden overcrowding of public prisons. With every problem there is a solution however, and for a few entrepreneurs in the 1980's that solution was simple: Private Prisons. Private prisons are a controversy for the ages and in episode 18 we take a look at the history and creation of private prisons in America and their impact on crime, high incarceration and recidivism. We discuss the morality of the for-profit system while weighing the pros and cons under the essential question of what is the ultimate goal of a prison? Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

The first episode of Season 2 of social discord kicks off with a special recording with Daylen reporting from the grounds of DC on Joe Biden's Inaugurations Day. As we discuss the scene in the nation's Capitol and what lead up to it, we reflect on what the past four years meant for America and ourselves, and what this transition means moving forward. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, Curtis Medina, and produced by John Zenor.

The holidays! They are festive, light, and full of cheer and for many they are synonymous with classic Christmas traditions, but not everybody. Although the Christmas spirit may seem the most prominent, there are holidays and traditions all around the world that many don't know about. In this episode we discuss our traditions, traditions we want to try, and traditions from around the world that we wanted to share with you. Join the fun and Happy Holidays. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

Tensions across the country are high and heading into holiday season many of us find those tensions entering our homes. Whether it be around the table at Thanksgiving or on our social media timelines, political burnout and social discord can have a profound effect on all of us. In Episode 15 we have a bit more of a candid conversation about our dealings with social discord on our feeds and within our circles, political burnout after the election, and how we deal with having difficult conversations with those who we may not agree with, or vise versa. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.

People always ask if their vote really matters and to that we say: it's complicated! In this episode of Social Discord we discuss what we call the Voting Paradox, the weird roundabout way of how voting in America works. We dive into the foundation of American Democracy, the voting process and all the controversies that surround it. Hosted by Daylen Turk and Curtis Medina.