Hash it Out

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Join us as we discuss the effects of recent events on Muslim people and how we, as a community, can become more empathetic towards one another!

Listen as we discuss the patriarchy from a modern lens and how it applies in todays world and current trends.

Welcome back to Hash It Out! This episode is an introduction to Season 7's hosts. Please stay tuned for all that's in store for season 7.

The episode will focus on the topic of trans and queer safety on college campuses, shedding light on the issues of discrimination and violence faced by these students. According to a report by Human Rights Watch, titled "Walking Through the Hailstorm: Discrimination Against LGBT Youth in US Schools," LGBTQ students face significant challenges in school environments, including harassment,...

Did you know that Rosalind Franklin played a crucial role in the discovery of the structure of DNA, but her contribution was overlooked for years due to the theft of her data by a male colleague? In our latest podcast episode, we delve deep into women's representation in STEM and the impact of gender disparities on innovation and economic growth. Join us as we explore women's experiences i...

Did you know that in the United States, women earn only 82 cents for every dollar earned by men? And the pay gap is even wider for women of color, with Black women earning only 63 cents and Latinas earning just 55 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men.  But it's not just statistics that show the reality of the pay gap. In 2021, the U.S. women's national soccer team sued the...

We will be discussing healthy relationships - What does a healthy relationship look like, what does an unhealthy relationship look like, how to identify, online impact, and warning signs. Our conversation doesn’t limit to a partner-relationship but includes family and friends' relations. If you've experienced domestic or intimate partner violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotlin...

Welcome to Hash It Out Podcast! In peace and solidarity for an 18-year-old IUB Asian Hate Crime survivor, we will discuss Asian hate crimes, examples from Indiana schools, and the role of social media in spewing hate crimes. Before we begin, this episode contains potentially alarming content to some listeners. Please feel free to step away and take a moment for yourself.

Robert Bullard once said, “Environmental Justice embraces the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.” This episode of Hash It Out navigates Environmental Justice as it pertains to the United States. Equal access to resources and protection from hazards resulting from the nonhuman environment, regardless of r...

Today’s episode focuses on DACA and Diversity in Immigration in the United States. There are about 645,000 DACA recipients in the United States who are faced with being in immigration limbo, without a path to citizenship. Yet they are contributing, tax paying members of American society but cannot be supported by the country they call home on a legislative level. Subtopics discussed are Black DACA...

According to a recent survey, 49% of college students reported that mental health is their top concern as the fall semester begins, topping a list that included academics, inflation, and mass shootings. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and worried when inflation increases faster than expected. Things that used to seem affordable have suddenly become unattainable or shocking as the cashier rings them...

Is Overturning Roe Just the Beginning? More than two dozen states have laws restricting or banning abortion post the Supreme Court overturning Roe. The limitations on abortion access can lead to adverse long-term health effects. In this episode, we will discuss what comes next for reproductive rights, state laws, the intent and credibility of lawmakers, the power or human rights view in decision-m...

In one way, the digital age has opened us up to another world, created jobs we never knew could exist, and connected people the world over. On the other hand, the pressure to keep up with what we see online has become a morbid cycle destroying lives one clicks at a time. Men and women have found themselves battling identity issues due to the unrealistic beauty standards set by what they see on soc...

In our last episode of the year, let us dive deep into a discussion surrounding gun control and school shootings. References - www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-gun…-global-comparisons giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws…c/guns-in-schools/ thehill.com/opinion/civil-right…he-black-community/

It’s 2022 and Women Are Still Fighting for Their Right to Own Their Bodies. In this episode, we will discuss reproduction rights over last decade, current situation, and ultimate understanding of pro-life and pro-choice debate. I would like to inform you this episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please feel free to step away and take a moment to yourself.  Referenc...

American prisons house more than 1.5 million individuals, an increase of more than 390 percent since 1978. A recent report shows that the current strategies used by our justice system to achieve rehabilitation and increased public safety have been ineffective, with more than 80 percent of those leaving our state prisons being rearrested again in the future. In this episode, we will discuss prison...

Racial discrimination permeates the healthcare systems of many countries, including the United States. This has negative consequences for both patients and healthcare workers, leading to higher risks of illness and, in some cases, lower standards of care for people of color (POC). CDC identifies racism as a fundamental driver of racial and ethnic health disparities to advance health equity and bui...

The increased impact of social media is gradually changing the dynamics of soft power around the world. Politicians increasingly “engage in digital diplomacy”. It means that global connections are easier but at the same time more complex. It challenges existing models of influence as well as traditional hierarchical power structures. Joseph Nye defined term soft power as the ability of a country t...

41% OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE HOUSING INSTABILITY. While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep creates additional hardship and prolonged stress. COVID-19 Worsens Housing Insecurity for College Students. As commuters, community college students lack access to on-campus housing and thus remain disproportionately impacte...

This is our first episode of the semester In honor of black history month, we will be discussing gentrification, particularly in fountain square, causes, impact of urban planning, exploring both sides of the coin i.e. against and for gentrification arguments, and efforts for communities affected by it. Although there is not a clear-cut technical definition of gentrification, it is characterized by...

IUPUI is home to nearly 2,000 international students 🌍 This episode illuminates different aspects of immigrant identity and international students - differences between visa holders, such as realities of integrating into a new country, the implications of the pandemic, and the factors that brought them to leave their home countries in the first place. IUPUI Resources - IUPUI Office of Internation...

EPISODE: Supporting Student Mental Health, Student Stigmas or Misconceptions around Seeking Help. 21% OF IUPUI STUDENTS HAVE UNMET MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS! Mental Health Stigma is one of the main barriers to the full implementation of mental health services. Campus initiatives are often limited to factors such as professional care, student stigmas or misconceptions around seeking help, and difficultie...

As the fees of college continues to increase and the incomes of most Americans decline, several many college students are going hungry. According to researchers, approximately half of all undergraduates are food insecure.  At IUPUI, 43% of OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE FOOD INSECURITY!  1 IN 5 IUPUI FRESHMEN ARE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE AND CONSIDERED FOOD INSECURE! Generally, food security is a...

Trigger warning: This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Today,  we will be discussing sexual assault among college campuses, issues, bystander intervention, law process and campus support. Please feel free to step away and take a moment to yourself. According to Know Your IX, Only 12% of college student survivors report the assault to police. Notably, only 7% of...