Lunch on Monday
By Lizete dos Santos and Caitlin Ball
A candid conversation between two friends trying to make sense of current events in the world. Our conversations aim to leave us with deeper questions rather than over-simplistic answers.
Lunch on MondayJun 08, 2020
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E5: Michael Jordan, UEFA & Saying No to Racism
What happens when the country you represent doesn’t represent you? In this episode we discuss racism in sports and the politics of peaceful protests as an athlete.The Last Dance on Netflix. Bleacher Report panel: “Racism in Football | Roundtable...
Jul 06, 202029:56
E4: Colonialism, Colourblindness & National Identity
How helpful is a colourblind society? In this episode we discuss what racism looks like in Europe and how the politicization of immigration is actually a race issue.Bush Theatre: “The Protest”. The Stoop podcast: “Je Suis Noir”. The New Yorker: “Assa...
Jun 29, 202031:18
E3: Just Mercy, Dignity & The Death Penalty
What is the difference between justice, mercy and grace? In this episode, we discuss the movie Just Mercy, how we can give people the dignity they deserve and why the death penalty still persists today. Just Mercy movie - Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies....
Jun 22, 202030:19
E2: Stories, Hypocrisy & Becoming Better Listeners
What is the power of a story and why is listening so transformative? In this episode we discuss the power of testimonies, the importance of active listening from majority cultures and representation in the media. "From Cosmetics to NASCAR, Calls for...
Jun 15, 202027:53
E1: George Floyd, Justice & Breaking the Cycle
Can the cycle of injustice be broken? This first episode is centered on the generational effects of racism and explores whether society is destined to repeat the same patterns over and over again. We dive into deeper questions about why the 2020...
Jun 08, 202026:21