Social Justice Podcasts
Molly Gill
The Charter School Dilemma explores the growing educational gap between charter and public schools in Washington, D.C. Through the voices of former DCPS teachers, this podcast delves into the complexities of the American education system, examining how charter schools, meant to offer a solution, may actually be deepening inequality. With insights from teachers who've lived the struggle, we unpack the realities public schools face and ask whether charters schools exacerbate these issues or offer students solutions.
Logan Poore
In this episode of The Poor Things Podcast, we dive into Donald Trump’s controversial pardons of former MPD officers Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, convicted in connection with the 2020 death of Karon Hylton-Brown. These pardons have ignited debates about police accountability, justice in D.C., and the power of federal clemency over local law enforcement. Joining me are Washington Post reporter Keith L. Alexander, who has covered Trump’s clemency decisions extensively, and Professor Zachary Wolfe of GWU, a legal expert on social justice and the law. Together, we break down the legal, social, and political consequences of these pardons and what they mean for D.C.’s future.
Carolina Carmo
On this episode of Circle Time, I invited two D.C. local bands, punks Ekko Astral and long-time indie rock staple Pretty Bitter. Both bands are active on socials pushing the messages they believe, ones that are inclusie and image a world where queer people are safe in their crowds and everywhere else. They're clearly angry at the state of the world (who isn't?) and it shows in our coversation as well as their music. Keep your ear to the ground and stay in tune with your community, they're the ones we need to rely on in times like these. Catch you next week on the circle, and as always, don't be a square.
Jenna Stanco
Where Food Meets Freedom
The new Trump administration, and policies targeting immigration, worsening climate change, and neglecting American collectivism, poses direct threats to an industry that is simultaneously a basic need, as well as an artistic craft. Anthony Bourdain once said “, “There’s nothing more political than food. Who eats? Who doesn’t? Why do people cook what they cook? It is always the end or a part of a long story, often a painful one.” Despite our differences, we all gotta eat. Join me for conversations with executive sous chef Kadyn Taylor and the Global Food Institute's Charlie Basa to discover this intersection of food and freedom and how can we utilize our seat at the table for the greater good.
Caroline White
In Mind the Gap, host Caroline White delves into the barriers that make access to quality mental health care difficult for individuals in marginalized communities. Due to our country's political climate, this issue has become more difficult and increasingly important. Through research and interviews with experts Sarah Lawson of Whitman Walker Health and Sandi Wagner of GW CAPS, Caroline emphasizes these barriers, their real world implications, and how individuals and organizations can act as a support system.
Kelsey Baker
From the Porch to the Pod is a social justice podcast that focuses on the intersection of art and activism in DC culture. In this episode, Kels talks to Nazim Ali, co-owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl and Dr. Bernard Demczuk, an advisor for the Don’t Mute DC movement. They tackle the history of the #Don’tMuteDC Movement, its achievements over the last six years, and what we can do to preserve Go-Go. Tune in to hear more about this community-led movement.
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Nneoma Iloeje
The Healthcare Hustle
Black women are sick and tired of being sick and tired!
Happy Black History Month! In this episode of Nneoma’s Newsroom, she's diving deep into a topic that hits close to home—medical racism and what it means for Black women’s health. Why are Black women so often left out of clinical trials? And how does bias in medicine put lives at risk? The conversation will explore the Weathering Theory, developed by Dr. Arline Geronimus, which explains how chronic stress from racism accelerates aging and health decline in Black women, leading to higher rates of life-threatening conditions. This systemic neglect has deep roots, from the unethical experiments of J. Marion Sims, who performed surgeries on enslaved Black women without anesthesia, to present-day disparities in maternal mortality and pain management.
Nneoma unpacks these urgent questions with two powerhouse guests: Ms. Latoya Hill, senior policy manager at Kaiser Family Foundation’s Racial Equity and Health Policy Program, and Ms. Rolanda Donelson, whose eye-opening article Misogynoir in Medicine: How Bias in the Medical Field Places Black Women’s Lives at Risk exposes the dangers of systemic discrimination in healthcare.
It’s real, it’s necessary, and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in! 🎙️✨
Avril Silva
Welcome to On the Condition Of, a podcast that takes a deep dive into the world’s issues and brings in affected voices, advocates, and experts to gauge where we currently stand. In this episode, Avril Silva explores gender-based violence in sports, specifically how it presents in a collegiate setting. Silva interviews Spender Bonahoom and Curtis Clay at Huddle Up, an educational program through the Institute of Sport and Social Justice that addresses gender-based violence education in sports organizations across the country. To hear from the athletes themselves and how these educational programs are important to them, Silva speaks with two volleyball players at the George Washington University and members of the group Voice in Sport, an organization that advocates for women’s equality in sport. Listen on to learn more about what gender-based violence is and how it can happen all over the world.
Serena Caneva
In this episode of Got a Queer-y, we are talking about anti-LGBT, specifically anti-trans legislation, and the importance of queer spaces in response to it. Why has there been a rise in this type of legislation? And why are queer spaces important during a time of rising anti-LGBT legislation? On this episode, we are joined by Sasha Buchert, a lawyer from Lambda Legal the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of LGBT individuals. We also have Capucine Anquetil, an E-board member of Allied in Pride, the largest queer organization on the GWUcampus. Join us on this episode to learn more!
Crosslin Silcott
Beyond the Diploma
What does hope look like for college seniors in 2025? As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, they’re stepping into a world shaped by political uncertainty, economic instability, and climate anxiety. In a city like Washington, DC—where activism and policy shape everyday life—how are young adults navigating this major life transition?
In this episode of Beyond the Diploma, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst to unpack the mental and emotional challenges of graduating in today’s world. We discuss how young adults process uncertainty, cultivate hope, and redefine success beyond a degree. Then, GW seniors Julia Deriso and Kai Pourzanjani share their personal perspectives—one looking ahead with excitement, the other grappling with doubt—on what life after college really means.
