Disrupted is a talk show all about the changes happening in society and the people pushing to make those changes possible. One of the changemakers we interviewed in 2023 was comedian, activist, author and television host Baratunde Thurston. Of the many interviews we’ve recorded in the past year, this one stood out for the instant chemistry Baratunde had with our host, Khalilah Brown-Dean. Khalilah and Baratunde start out talking about how they both grew up with a name that people wanted to avoid trying to say. That shared experience set the tone for an open and honest exploration of politics and identity that covered a wide range of topics, from facing self doubt as a teenager to the way nature can bridge division. And though the interview covers a lot of ground, Baratunde offers a fundamental message about the power of connection, which makes it all the more meaningful to hear Baratunde and Khalilah connect.

Disrupted is a talk show all about the changes happening in society and the people pushing to make those changes possible. One of the changemakers we interviewed in 2023 was comedian, activist, author and television host Baratunde Thurston. Of the many interviews we’ve recorded in the past year, this one stood out for the instant chemistry Baratunde had with our host, Khalilah Brown-Dean. Khalilah and Baratunde start out talking about how they both grew up with a name that people wanted to avoid trying to say. That shared experience set the tone for an open and honest exploration of politics and identity that covered a wide range of topics, from facing self doubt as a teenager to the way nature can bridge division. And though the interview covers a lot of ground, Baratunde offers a fundamental message about the power of connection, which makes it all the more meaningful to hear Baratunde and Khalilah connect.

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.

Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more! 

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">ctpublic.org/disrupted</a> for more!