The Lunch Break

The Lunch Break

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The Lunch Break episodes

  • Bolivia: Poverty and the United States

    In the fourth episode of season four, we attempt to discuss the complexities of poverty in Bolivia and summarize the relationship between the country and the United States. 

    The Lunch Break podcast centers on conversations about social matters and innovations related to the environment, world conflicts, and the internet. Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes: @lunchbreakig

    Sources Referenced:

    • New York Times
    • Main Issues in Bolivia
    • Republic of Bolivia
    • Decentralization
    • Borgen Project
    • NPR: Evo Morales
    • US Department of State
    • Bolivia: An Overview
      • 46 min
    • Religion - Part 2: Humanitarian Aid and the Bible

      In the third episode of season four, we attempt to discuss the issues with Christian religious humanitarian aid and what the Bible says about slavery, as well as discussion on personal experience.

      The Lunch Break podcast centers on conversations about social matters and innovations related to the environment, world conflicts, and the internet.

      Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes: @lunchbreakig.

      Sources referenced:

      • Religion and Slavery
      • The Philosophy of Colonialism: Civilization, Christianity, and Commerce
      • Working Paper: Christian Missions and Anti-gay Attitudes in Africa
      • Does the Bible Support Slavery


        • 49 min
      • Religion - Part 1: Roe v. Wade and LGBTQ+ Identity

        In the second episode of season four, we attempt to discuss religion, mostly Christianity, in the context of Roe v. Wade and LGBTQ+ identity, whilst also reviewing some current events.

        Sources used:

        • Ethiopia LGBTI Resources
        • Same-Sex Intimacies in the Early African Text Gädlä Wälättä P̣eṭros (1672): Queer Reading an Ethiopian Woman Saint
        • 26 States Are Certain or Likely to Ban Abortion Without Roe: Here’s Which Ones and Why
        • Texas isn’t the only state denying essential medical care to trans youths. Here’s what’s going on.
        • 31 masked Patriot Front members arrested in North Idaho near LGBTQ Pride event

          • The Lunch Break podcast centers on conversations about social matters and innovations related to the environment, world conflicts, and the internet.

          Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes: @lunchbreakig.

          41 min
        • The Rwandan Genocide: Through Conflict Resolution Lens

          In the first episode of five of season four of the Lunch Break podcast, we discuss The Rwandan Genocide through a conflict resolution lens and discuss the country's process of reconciliation.

          Sources used:

          • Hugo, Pieter and Susan Dominus. “Portraits of Reconciliation (Rwandan)”. The New York Times. 2014.
          • Staub, Ervin. 2014. “The Challenging Road to Reconciliation in Rwanda: Societal Processes, Interventions and Their Evaluation.” Journal of Social and Political Psychology. Vol. 2(1), 505–517, doi:10.5964/jspp.v2i1.294.
          • 100 days of terror
          • The Rwandan Genocide
          • America’s secret role in the Rwandan genocide | Rwanda | The Guardian
          • As We Forgive: Can Mercy Restore What Genocides Destroyed?” (Rwanda). A Documentary Film.
          • The Rwanda Genocide | Holocaust Encyclopedia (ushmm.org)
          • The United Nations (UN) Definition of Genocide - Public Health
          • Breaking the cycle of violence conflict with Johan Galtung
          • Reconciliation: https://www.beyondintractability.org/essay/reconciliation

            • The Lunch Break podcast centers on conversations about social matters and innovations related to the environment, world conflicts, and the internet.

            Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes: @lunchbreakig.

            51 min
          • DARK SIDE OF SEAFOOD

            In episode three of season three of the Lunch Break podcast, we discuss the 2021 documentary on Netflix, Seaspiracy, and give our opinions on the solutions and issues it poses. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us!

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about important social innovations and matters related to the environment, conflicts, and the internet worldwide. Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes at: @lunchbreakig.

            31 min
          • SOCIAL MEDIA: THE BLACK HOLE

            In episode two of season three of the Lunch Break podcast, Umer shares the poll results related to social media usage and we discuss the black hole of YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us! 

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about important social innovations and matters related to the environment, conflicts, and the internet worldwide. Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes at: @lunchbreakig.

            20 min
          • INSTAGRAM AND ARTURO'S STORY

            In the first episode of season three of the Lunch Break podcast, Arturo shares his experience of deleting Instagram after over six years. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us!

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about important social innovations and matters related to the environment, conflicts, and the internet worldwide.

            Follow us on Instagram for updates on future podcast episodes at: @lunchbreakig.

            24 min
          • Season Three: Introduction

            In the introduction episode to our season three, we discuss updates on the podcast and our Instagram account. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us!

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about important social innovations and matters worldwide, with occasional guests to help us do so. We focus on bringing awareness of these topics to our local communities and encouraging interactivity.

            Follow us on Instagram for news, content, and innovation, as well as updates on future podcast episodes at: @globallifeig!

            16 min
          • MELTING or MIXING

            In this tenth episode of season two of the Lunch Break podcast, we debate whether the United States is a melting pot or a salad bowl as part of our culture week. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us!

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about rare, interesting, and/or important social matters worldwide. We focus on bringing awareness of these topics to our local communities.

            “Global Life is a project that showcases globally relevant ideas and events for people to become globally aware and inspiring activism.”

            Follow us on Instagram for news, content, and innovation, as well as updates on future podcast episodes at: @globallifeig


            32 min
          • NUTRITION AND RAMADAN

            In this ninth episode of season two of the Lunch Break podcast, we discuss nutrition, how to stay healthy, and the health benefits that Ramadan has, in honor of it being the time of Ramadan. Please subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy your lunch break with us!

            The Lunch Break podcast centers on lunch conversations about rare, interesting, and/or important social matters worldwide. We focus on bringing awareness of these topics to our local communities.

            “Global Life is a project that showcases globally relevant ideas and events for people to become globally aware and inspiring activism.”

            Follow us on Instagram for news, content, and innovation, as well as updates on future podcast episodes at: @globallifeig.

            41 min

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          The Lunch Break podcast centers on conversations about social matters and innovations related to the environment, world conflicts, and the internet.