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SOC 119
Sociology 119 (SOC 119) is the largest Race and Ethnic Relations class in the United States. Join Dr. Sam Richards and over 700 students in the largest lecture hall at Penn State University in conversations with students and international guests about the world we live, the cultures we're surrounded by, and the ability to question the "invisible strings" of society.
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Episodes
Podcast Exclusive Episode | 26SU Office Hours #8 11.07.2026 41:16
Sam's internet and computer were struggling, so he turned off the camera and just talked. So, the video is unlisted on YouTube and only available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (and anywhere else podcasts are available). Learn more about the class: https://www.s...
Native Ways of Knowledge | Native American Thought Experiments | 26SU Class #8 09.07.2026 59:33
Sam is not in this lecture (the only one for the Summer). Instead, his boss DJ and her husband Ammon are in charge of the class to talk about Native American Ways of Knowledge. This is considered a "CLASSIC" Lecture.
Can People of Color Be Racist? | Shifting Our Attention | Racism Test | 26SU Class #7 08.07.2026 1:11:34
Sam invites a number of students to talk to them about racism in the United States today. What do we talk about? What do we miss in the conversation? Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Checking (Out) Your Privilege | White Privilege Conversation | 26SU Class #6 07.07.2026 58:24
Another "CLASSIC" Lecture of SOC 119. This one a group of students talk about privilege in the United States. Who has privilege? Does having white skin automatically give you privilege? Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Those Black Devils | Alternative American Racial History | 26SU Class #5 06.07.2026 57:29
This is another "CLASSIC" Lecture of SOC 119. Sam invites two African American students and two White Americans to the front of the room - then he does a role reversal of American history. How does this change your perspective? Learn more about the class: https://www....
Birth Rates, Trigger Warnings, and the Future of Universities | 26SU Office Hours #7 04.07.2026 1:15:11
The new summer semester has started. Sam comes back and streamed on his own after two groups of students met him on campus to talk about a wide range of issues. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
We're All Snowflakes Now | Free Speech Discussion | 26SU Class #4 03.07.2026 1:07:01
In this lecture, Sam asks a bunch of students about free speech and their perspectives on hate speech. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Choice and Chance | Understanding Basics of Sociology | 26SU Class #3 02.07.2026 1:03:27
This is the first "CLASSIC" lecture of the Summer 2026 semester. This lecture is maybe one of the most important lessons to learn within the world of Sociology. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
What's the Problem? | 26SU Class #2 01.07.2026 1:04:38
Welcome to the second lecture of the Summer 2026 semester. This again is a combination of two semesters of classes. Sam asks students about topics or issues that are important to them. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Welcome to SOC 119 | The Goal of the Class | First Case Studies | 26SU Class #1 30.06.2026 1:02:54
Welcome to the first class of the SOC 119 Summer 2026 semester. This lecture has two semesters combined together. Sam goes over the goal of SOC 119, then two case studies. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
New to the Class? Start Here! | 26SU Introduction Video 30.06.2026 13:50
Sam welcome the summer course with an intro video going over the basics. Class #1's podcast will upload tonight at 6pm. Classes will be uploaded Tuesday-Friday this week, Monday-Thursday most weeks. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Married Professors DEBATE TRUTH about News & Society | 26SU Office Hours #6 24.06.2026 1:39:58
Sam and Laurie drive through Ohio and talk about their perspective on the news, and what to focus on. After responding to some comments, Sam and Laurie enter Michigan and talk about their... interesting... billboards. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.o...
The Slow Death of America with Author Shawn Ray | 26SU Office Hours #5 22.06.2026 1:36:32
Sam interviews author Shawn Ray about the Slow Death of America and his other books. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Do We Actually NEED Voter ID Laws?! | 26SU Office Hours #4 16.06.2026 1:20:19
Sam talks to chat about a variety of topics including Voter ID Laws and taxation. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
College Professor Gives Relationship Advice | 26SU Office Hours #3 14.06.2026 1:39:35
Sam sits down and talks a lot about his relationship with Laurie and people ask for some advice. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Why Sociology is Broken: A Candid Critique | Guest: Dr. Dan O'Connell | 26SU Office Hours #2 12.06.2026 1:31:30
Sam invites an old friend to join the stream! Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live Watch live on YouTube: ...
Deportations Are HURTING the American Economy?! | Professor Using AI?! | 26SU Office Hours #1 21.05.2026 1:23:19
Sam is back all by himself (with Jeff running the stream). He shares a few articles he found interesting: Mostly about economics and sociology. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
How to Get Students to Think Critically | Sam Richards' Advice to Teachers | 26SP Office Hours #18 30.04.2026 59:15
Sam and Alijah talk until Jeff's computer crashes (twice). Sam then takes over and streams from his home office. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Students Ask Sam Some Final Questions | Is the World Going to End? | 26SP Class #29 Full Lecture 29.04.2026 1:07:39
For the final class of the semester, Sam allowed students to come up to the front to ask him questions. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
Critiquing Our Nation | Morality on the International Stage | 26SP Class #28 Full Lecture 24.04.2026 1:07:23
Sam got an email from an Indian High School student that asked him an interesting question. So Sam asked her to join class and ask four college students her question. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
We're MISSING THE POINT About the War with Iran | 26SP Office Hours #17 23.04.2026 1:24:07
Sam and Alijah break down a number of topics including the Iranian War, taxation on the rich, and who we should be mad at. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
When Two Worlds Collide | The Sociology of Culture Clash | 26SP Class #27 Full Lecture 22.04.2026 1:05:38
Sam invites students to the front of class who live in multi-cultural families. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live Watch live on...
Life After Death | Sociology of Death & Dying | 26SP Class #26 Full Lecture 18.04.2026 1:06:30
Sam invites five students up to talk about death. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live Watch live on YouTube: ...
Sociological Moral Code | LGBT Community | Thinking Outside the Box | 26SP Office Hours #16 17.04.2026 1:35:11
Sam does office hours solo. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live Watch live on YouTube: ...
Rolling Back LGBTQ Power | Queer Inclusion in American Society | 26SP Class #25 Full Lecture 16.04.2026 1:10:04
Sam invites three students to the front, and a fourth comes up halfway through. One student in gay, one is non-binary, and two are straight with at least one gay parent. Learn more about the class: https://www.soc119.org/live...
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