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Capitalism
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Wilmington
1898 Wilmington Massacre
Slavery
Feudalism
Reparations
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Colonization
Racial Healing
Wilmington Coup Of 1898
Community Activism
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Historical Acknowledgment
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. Our latest is Season 7, Scene on Radio: Capitalism. Previous series include Seeing White (Season 2), looking at the roots and meaning of white supremacy; MEN (Season 3), on patriarchy and its history; The Land That Never Has Been Yet (Season 4), exploring de... more

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We're sharing an episode from another podcast that asks big questions about who we are and how we got here: The Alabama Murders, a new series by bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History podcast. Entangled in an affair with a parishio... more

A rebroadcast of a Scene on Radio episode, eighty years after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.  

The word “Hiroshima” may bring to mind a black-and-white image of a mushroom cloud. It’s easy to forget that ... more

A bonus episode from the Lever Time podcast: Their latest, exploring the decision by CBS to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the wider context for that move -- Donald Trump's effort to crush dissent through lawsuits and other attacks on ... more

The fifth and final installment in our between-seasons miniseries, "a few of my favorite things," chosen by host John Biewen -- selections from outstanding podcast series. This project, led by host and senior producer Ruxandra Guidi and editor Rekha ... more

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Recent Guests

David Enrich
New York Times reporter and author of 'Murder the Truth'
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Episode: Lever Time: Trump, Colbert, And The War On Truth
Ian Urbina
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and creator of The Outlaw Ocean series
The New York Times
Episode: Favorite Things: The Outlaw Ocean
Mustafa Mane
Local journalist and advocate
Episode: Favorite Things: The Outlaw Ocean
Oren Chagrir
Son of Elisa Chagrir, who was killed in the Copernic synagogue bombing.
Episode: Favorite Things: The Copernic Affair
Camryn Smith
Co-founder and executive director of Communities in Partnership
Communities in Partnership
Episode: S7 E13: CAPITALISM Bonus, Live at Motorco
Courtney Smith
Director of the Culinary Femme Collective and owner of Peary
Communities in Partnership
Episode: S7 E13: CAPITALISM Bonus, Live at Motorco
Kyle Lewis
A Navajo community member returning to care for his family's livestock and water hauling practices
Episode: Introducing Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation
Tommy Lewis
Kyle's uncle, a retired college president and community elder
Episode: Introducing Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation
Ander Exteberria
Spokesperson for the Mondragon Corporation
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Episode: S7 E12: Reimagined Economies

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John Biewen
Produced and hosted by John Biewen, who has been consistently engaged in producing thought-provoking content.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.6k ratings
  • Documentary for real

    Taken together, the seasons of this podcast form an impressively comprehensive and cohesive, internally consistent analysis of the problems and solutions of our society.

    I end up reading a lot from listening to this podcast. Everything we learn is backed up by documentary research, so I end up buying books and doing inter library loans to go deeper or more locally on the topics. It’s just so good to have a seriously researched approach to big, important topics like racism, masculinity, clima... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peepsy Plum
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow!

    Just wow! This series on capitalism was incredibly informative, moving, wrenching and hopeful. They’ve offered answers to many of our current issues in society. If I had one magic word to use once in my life, I would use to encourage everyone to listen to this series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LD in Tucson
    United States4 months ago
  • Great start, poor finish

    The first ~half is great and overall very informative about capitalism, its history, and even its downsides. That should have been enough to accomplish what they set out to do in the start of the series, which was to lay out “how we got here” and then suggest some ways to move forward… but instead, they spent the second half of the series airing what amounts to vignettes of people’s experience with capitalism around the world. Listen to the first 4-5 episodes and then stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SnackCake177
    United States4 months ago
  • Very well researched and informative — highly recommend!

    Very well researched and informative — highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Padtu
    France5 months ago
  • A Masterclass in Understanding the wide umbrella that is Captialism

    I can’t say enough about this podcast. It’s thorough, asks the hard questions, and is presented by the wonderful hosts John Biewen and Chenjerai Kumanyika. The interviews and facts are compelling, and I’ve learned so much that I’ve even bought books they referenced to continue my learning journey. The storytelling is engaging and thought-provoking, making complex topics accessible and relevant. I hope they continue to produce more seasons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HMick
    United States6 months ago

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Q: Why is Times v. Sullivan important?
It establishes a high bar for defamation lawsuits, protecting the media's ability to report on powerful individuals and preventing frivolous lawsuits.
Favorite Things: The Copernic Affair
Q: What is the origin of the Middle East?
The discussion shifts towards uncovering how the investigation into the Copernic attack unexpectedly pivoted towards the Middle East.
Favorite Things: The Copernic Affair
Q: Can you introduce yourself?
Oren Chagrir shares his name and talks about the Copernic Affair, specifically relating to his mother's death in the bombing.
Bonus: Michael Kliën and the Body Politic
Q: Do you have favorite reactions to the things people have said to you about this experience?
Michael notes that many participants have revelatory moments in Parliament, feeling transformed, which can lead to changes in their everyday behavior, though those effects may fade over time.
Bonus: Michael Kliën and the Body Politic
Q: How do you see your social choreography work in relationship to capitalism?
Michael suggests acknowledging one's role within capitalism and emphasizes that true change must come from cultural and ethical transformations rather than technology or mere policies.

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This podcast investigates significant societal issues and historical narratives that shape our understanding of the world today. Throughout its various seasons, it tackles a diverse array of topics such as capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy, climate crisis, and civil rights, often through a lens of storytelling and documentary-style inquiry. Noteworthy for its in-depth research and exploration of uncomfortable truths, the series invites listeners to critically engage with complex subjects, offering both historical context and contemporary relevance. Its production combines personal narratives with expert commentary, aiming to foster dialogue around systemic injustices and societal reform, making it particularly compelling for those int... more

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