Latest Overcoming crisis Podcast Episodes
History of Chinese-American Immigration: Angel Island
Society360 - July 11, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHate crimes against Asian-Americans increase by the day, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. On this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, we are joined by Kelly Wong, former Senior Preservation Planner at the Angel Island Immigration Station (San Francisco, CA). Listen in a...
Climate Change and Economics: The Intersection
Society360 - November 07, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsClimate change is a pressing global issue that impacts our society in numerous ways, from economics to public health—exacerbated by social inequities. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, hear from environmental economist Dr. Patrick Behrer about understanding and mitigating ...
Achieving Educational Equity in a Virtual World
Society360 - August 23, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs we move into a new school year, questions about in-person versus virtual learning continue to affect education across the country. Adhering to safety guidelines and educational standards is a constant balancing act for schools, complicated by inadequate resources for economically disadvantage...
Marginalization and Mass Incarceration
Society360 - July 27, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMass incarceration in the United States is a widening issue, and it disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. In light of recent events of racial injustice, Sarina Deb and Kaili Liang founded Jailed for Melanin, an organization that seeks to educate people about the effects of the pri...
From Fashion to DIY Fundraising
Society360 - July 21, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn light of challenges posed by COVID-19, Jennifer Song and 3 friends founded Hearts4COVID, a teen jewelry business that fundraises for community hospitals and other organizations. In this episode of Society360 hosted by April Mao, hear from Jennifer as she shares the Hearts4COVID story. If you ...
Supporting Frontline Heroes
Society360 - July 05, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDoctors and medical professionals have been heroically battling the coronavirus crisis. However, the overwhelming demand for medical supplies and wave of new patients left frontline workers scrambling to find personal protective equipment (PPE). Angelina Lue and a few friends stepped up to tackl...
Modern Racism and the Gen Z Legacy
Society360 - July 03, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Black Lives Matter movement has re-ignited discussions of systemic racism and its presence in the modern age. Following the deaths of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans at the hands of a broken system, the United States has been overrun with protests and loudening cries for jus...
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation
Society360 - June 26, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Navajo Nation and other Indigenous Nations across the US now have the highest rate of infection nationwide—threatening the future of their cultures. Thomas Li, who volunteers at the Navajo Nation every year, decided to take initiative and started a fundraiser to send masks to the Navajo Nati...
Aiding Those in Need During COVID-19
Society360 - June 16, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe coronavirus crisis has disproportionately impacted marginalized groups and low-income communities. Noel Seo decided to take action and organized an effort to create and donate hand sanitizer to vulnerable populations as well as protestors fighting for racial justice. In this episode of Socie...
Aiding Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19
Society360 - June 16, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe coronavirus crisis has disproportionately impacted marginalized groups and low-income communities. Noel Seo decided to take action and organized an effort to create and donate hand sanitizer to vulnerable populations as well as protestors fighting for racial justice. In this episode of Socie...
Maintaining Mental Health while in Self-Isolation
Society360 - June 10, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe coronavirus has left many of us shuttered in our homes over the past few months, constantly surrounded by a lot of distress—whether it is increasing case counts, economic downturn, fear, or just the feelings of being trapped in self-isolation. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika ...
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Society360 - May 29, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith the COVID-19 crisis, education all over the world has been more than unusual. For the Class of 2020, many traditional graduation events are unable to proceed, but this has not hindered students from finding unique ways to celebrate. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal, l...
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