The oursociallandscape's Podcast

Defund the Police?

This combines a two-part post on what it might look like to "defund the police".

A Conversation with Patterson Hood on Music, Race, and What it Means

Patterson Hood of the Drive-by Truckers joins me from Portland, Oregon, to discuss his music and the state of affairs in America.

 

Included music: Disappear, Puttin’ People on the Moon, What it Means, (Something’s Got to) Give Pretty Soon, Saturday Night Special, Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More, Homefront, Heathens.

"The Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons"

A discussion with Mike Jetty and RT White about Indian mascots in light of the Washington Redskins changing their name.

Harmless Pride v. Arrogant Nationalism

A discussion of the current state of America as we revel in Independence Day mythology.  "Almost Independence Day" by Van Morrison plays behind...

Art and Social Change

Jacksonville-based artist and Professor Dustin Harewood joins me to discuss the role of art in our current civil unrest and potential cultural change that could emerge.

Interview with Dr. Shane Doyle

American Indian activist and educator Dr. Shane Doyle joins me from Bozeman, Montana, to discuss the current civil unrest in the U.S. and the overlap with Native issues.  

Black Lives Matter

My thoughts on the civil unrest and protests erupting around the country.  Marvin Gaye's "Inner-city Blues" starts the episode, and Bob Marley finishes it with his song "War", which was from a speech by Emperor Haile Selassie.

Revisioning Memorial Day

A discussion of Memorial Day and suggestions to truly honor the fallen.  The music is Sunday Bloody Sunday and Surrender by U2.

Running While Black

This post was published after the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an African American man jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, came to national attention.

On Giving

An essay about giving in this time of need, with Neil Young singing "Heart of Gold".