This week on Disrupted, we dive deep into one of the wildest election cycles in recent history. Journalist and editorial director for Mother Jones, Jamilah King, offers her take on some of the latest political developments.

We also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy with Higher Heights for America, an organization that supports Black women in politics.

You can also watch Disrupted host Khalilah Brown-Dean's interview with C-Span's Washington Journal about the role of black sororities and fraternities and why they could play a huge role in the election.

Guests: 


Jamilah King: Editorial Director at Mother Jones


Glynda C. Carr: President and CEO of Higher Heights for America

This week on Disrupted, we dive deep into one of the wildest election cycles in recent history. Journalist and editorial director for Mother Jones, Jamilah King, offers her take on some of the latest political developments.
We also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy with Higher Heights for America, an organization that supports Black women in politics.
You can also watch Disrupted host Khalilah Brown-Dean's <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?537556-4/khalilah-brown-dean-role-black-sororities-fraternities-campaign-2024">interview with C-Span's Washington Journal</a> about the role of black sororities and fraternities and <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/kamala-harris-history-aka-play-crucial-role-election-rcna163116">why they could play a huge role in the election</a>.
Guests: 
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Jamilah King: Editorial Director at <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/">Mother Jones</a>
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Glynda C. Carr: President and CEO of <a href="https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/">Higher Heights for America</a>
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Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Every week on Disrupted, host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.

From technology, economics, education, and healthcare to navigating our way through a global pandemic, continued racial inequalities, geopolitical upheaval, and climate change. What can history teach us about the current moment? What can we learn as we prepare for the disruptions yet to come? Who are the people using their voice to reset, reenergize, and create change? What are we learning about ourselves and our society to help us move forward?

Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Every week on <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">Disrupted</a>, host and political scientist <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/khalilah-brown-dean">Khalilah Brown-Dean</a> unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
From technology, economics, education, and healthcare to navigating our way through a global pandemic, continued racial inequalities, geopolitical upheaval, and climate change. What can history teach us about the current moment? What can we learn as we prepare for the disruptions yet to come? Who are the people using their voice to reset, reenergize, and create change? What are we learning about ourselves and our society to help us move forward?

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Connecticut Public's Talk shows help you navigate all the issues and candidates during election season.

From your weekly dose of politics on The Wheelhouse to deep dives on the issues on shows like The Colin McEnroe Show and Disrupted we've got you covered. 

Connecticut Public's Talk shows help you navigate all the issues and candidates during election season.
From your weekly dose of politics on The Wheelhouse to deep dives on the issues on shows like The Colin McEnroe Show and Disrupted we've got you covered.

Election 2024 playlist that HITS...on the issues

What this wild election cycle could mean for November

This hour, we listen back to conversations with people who think a lot about religion— both their own experiences and how it impacts society.

NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in Kansas City as an Evangelical. Her book, The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church tells her story and the story of others who felt disenchanted by the movement and walked away.

Three Gen Z-ers talk about their relationship with religion and spirituality.

Later in the show, we’ll hear from Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin. She’s the first person of African-American and Japanese descent—and the only American woman—to be fully ordained as a Buddhist priest in the Nichiren lineage.

GUESTS:


Sarah McCammon: NPR National Political Correspondent and author of The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church


Myokei Caine Barrett, Shonin: Resident Priest of Myoken-Ji Temple in Houston

This episode originally aired on April 3, 2024. 

This hour, we listen back to conversations with people who think a lot about religion— both their own experiences and how it impacts society.
NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in Kansas City as an Evangelical. Her book, The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church tells her story and the story of others who felt disenchanted by the movement and walked away.
Three Gen Z-ers talk about their relationship with religion and spirituality.
Later in the show, we’ll hear from Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin. She’s the first person of African-American and Japanese descent—and the only American woman—to be fully ordained as a Buddhist priest in the Nichiren lineage.
GUESTS:
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Sarah McCammon: NPR National Political Correspondent and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exvangelicals-Loving-Living-Leaving-Evangelical/dp/1250284473/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LSGCn5Q-ACQ_YTQ7fmO78DLbMONvHuJsHDsvZXMsbcyuX9yRydYZmKJMQOupfAyKZZ1kpWOQExbWXKQfpemORSHg5oM-hoiWU6PZtWXQj3BfzXg6v5Lbpo4Z9mYrLAkiYfSj-MyeHq2IpCSdD0VSQBuGLZv1zLfAoWiYUycdpSPApbA3fYI_SKuVJ-Qj1MEYYFky8Re0oHocfOJZ21T2N-lstyv9gpUiTrVOg4oYPDg.b9ORpGyPjTox8NB84raT3bdFg2n_AiWCYXaTfP_N0pg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=661160246552&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9003363&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=8122711364039180747&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2088535218673&amp;hydadcr=8236_13500857&amp;keywords=the+evangelicals&amp;qid=1711742511&amp;sr=8-1">The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church</a>
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Myokei Caine Barrett, Shonin: Resident Priest of <a href="https://myoken-ji-usa.org/">Myoken-Ji Temple</a> in Houston
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</ul>
This episode originally aired on April 3, 2024.

The way Americans are practicing religion is changing

This hour, we explore Connecticut music. Violinist Kersten Stevens recently released a jazz album that she worked on with eight-time Grammy winner Christian McBride. She talks to us about facing imposter syndrome and how her unique sound came out of her experience playing a wide range of genres while growing up in Connecticut. Qiana Coachman-Strickland, also known as "DJ Q-Boogie," discusses her work supporting women DJs as the Owner and Founder of the Female DJ Association. And filmmakers Andy Billman and Joe Franco tell us about their upcoming documentary on music venue Toad's Place in New Haven.

GUESTS:


Kersten Stevens: violinist with the nickname “Queen of the Violin.” She’s won Amateur Night and Showtime at the Apollo a total of six times. She plays in a range of styles, but her latest album, Queen Rising, is jazz.


Qiana Coachman-Strickland a.k.a DJ Q-Boogie: professional DJ, Female DJ Coach and Owner and Founder of Female DJ Association. Qiana is based in Connecticut.


Andy Billman: director of the upcoming documentary on New Haven music venue Toad’s Place. He has worked on a number of projects for ESPN, including the award-winning series 30 for 30.


Joe Franco: one of the producers of the upcoming documentary on New Haven music venue Toad’s Place. He worked at ESPN from the very first year it launched and spent over 30 years there doing everything from covering sporting events to working in HR.

Special thanks to Meg Fitzgerald.

This episode originally aired on January 17, 2024. 

This hour, we explore Connecticut music. Violinist <a href="https://www.kerstenstevens.com/">Kersten Stevens</a> recently released a jazz album that she worked on with eight-time Grammy winner Christian McBride. She talks to us about facing imposter syndrome and how her unique sound came out of her experience playing a wide range of genres while growing up in Connecticut. Qiana Coachman-Strickland, also known as "<a href="https://www.djqboogie.com/">DJ Q-Boogie," discusses her work supporting women DJs as the Owner and Founder of the Female DJ Association</a>. And filmmakers Andy Billman and Joe Franco tell us about their <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/850112586/toads-place-the-documentary">upcoming documentary</a> on music venue Toad's Place in New Haven.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
Kersten Stevens: violinist with the nickname “Queen of the Violin.” She’s won Amateur Night and Showtime at the Apollo a total of six times. She plays in a range of styles, but her latest album, Queen Rising, is jazz.
</li>
<li>
Qiana Coachman-Strickland a.k.a <a href="https://www.djqboogie.com/">DJ</a><a href="https://www.djqboogie.com/"> Q-Boogie</a>: professional DJ, Female DJ Coach and Owner and Founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/femaledjassociation/">Female DJ Association</a>. Qiana is based in Connecticut.
</li>
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Andy Billman: director of the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/850112586/toads-place-the-documentary">upcoming documentary</a> on New Haven music venue Toad’s Place. He has worked on a number of projects for ESPN, including the award-winning series 30 for 30.
</li>
<li>
Joe Franco: one of the producers of the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/850112586/toads-place-the-documentary">upcoming documentary</a> on New Haven music venue Toad’s Place. He worked at ESPN from the very first year it launched and spent over 30 years there doing everything from covering sporting events to working in HR.
</li>
</ul>
Special thanks to Meg Fitzgerald.
This episode originally aired on January 17, 2024.

Connecticut music disruptors: From a jazz violinist to a DJ challenging stereotypes

In its early stages, Miss America was mostly about physical beauty. Today, pageants have placed more emphasis on interviewing skills, social platform and inclusiveness.

Shavana Clarke is the first openly queer and lesbian woman to win Miss Connecticut USA. She shares her pageant journey and her mental health experience through her personal blog.

We also hear from Sally-Ann Fawcett, one of the judges in the first ever Miss AI Beauty Pageant. It’s a competition where teams from around the world digitally create the contestants.



GUESTS:


Shavana Clarke: 2024 Miss Connecticut USA.


Sally-Ann Fawcett:Miss AI Pageant judge. Head judge, Miss Great Britain.

In its early stages, Miss America was mostly about physical beauty. Today, pageants have placed more emphasis on interviewing skills, social platform and inclusiveness.
Shavana Clarke is the first openly queer and lesbian woman to win <a href="https://www.missconnecticutusa.com/">Miss Connecticut USA</a>. She shares her pageant journey and her mental health experience through her <a href="https://yourmentalhealthbestie.substack.com/">personal blog</a>.
We also hear from Sally-Ann Fawcett, one of the judges in the first ever <a href="https://www.waicas.com/">Miss AI Beauty Pageant</a>. It’s a competition where teams from around the world digitally create the contestants.
 
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
Shavana Clarke: 2024 Miss Connecticut USA.
</li>
<li>
Sally-Ann Fawcett: <a href="https://www.waicas.com/">Miss AI Pageant</a> judge. Head judge, Miss Great Britain.
</li>
</ul>

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