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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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Sam invites three students to the front of the room and Mr. Rashidi who became a refugee after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. The four of them share their experiences with people in their lives who immigrated to other countries.

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Sam and Alijah reflect on the previous class about Conservative students with taking a bunch of questions from the live chat.

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This class, Sam invites four students up to the front that identify as "Conservatives". Sam talk to them about that and how they view higher education and the culture they live in.

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Sam invites three students to the front of the room to talk about discrimination in the United States and around the world in 2025. How do we know when it's discrimination? What are the trends? Is it happening a lot? It is happening at all? Sam attem... more

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Recent Guests

Mr. Rashidi
An Afghan refugee and speaker on migration issues
Episode: 25FA Class #14: The Migrants
Dr. Katherine Grasso
Communication Studies Professor at DeSales University
DeSales University
Episode: 25FA Office Hours #5: A Typical Professor | Cancel Culture | Guest Dr. Katherine Grasso
Will Smart
A former student and advocate for educational equity.
Teach for America
Episode: 25FA Class #8: My Choice? My Life? | Free Will vs. Determinism | Guest: Will Smart
Brooke Johnson
Corporal and member of the SWAT team at Grants Pass Police Department
Grants Pass Police Department
Episode: 25SU Class #15 : Soldiers and Cops | Public Narratives | A Deep Conversation
Rich Gary
Colonel, retired Army officer with multiple combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq
Episode: 25SU Class #15 : Soldiers and Cops | Public Narratives | A Deep Conversation
Colonel Rich Gary
Retired military officer who deployed multiple times to Afghanistan.
Episode: 25SU Class #14: When Things Fall Apart | Leaving Afghanistan | Taliban Takeover
Rafi Nadiri
An Afghan local who worked with NATO and faced threats after the Taliban resurgence.
Episode: 25SU Class #14: When Things Fall Apart | Leaving Afghanistan | Taliban Takeover
Basim Razzo
Iraqi victim of war, speaker on empathy and forgiveness
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Episode: 25SU Class #13: A Live Experiment in Empathy | Story of Basim Razzo | Iraqi Victim of War
Kyle Lewis
Biomedical Engineering Major from Fullerton, Maryland
Episode: 25SU Class #9: We're In This Together | Modern Day Slavery

Host

Sam Richards
Co-host, educator, instructor, and professor of sociology who discusses societal issues and fosters student dialogue through engaging conversations.

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25FA Office Hours #6: Responding to Classes 10 & 11 Live Chat Questions
Q: Has mass immigration kept wages low for corporations?
Yes, it contributes to keeping wages low, but the relationship is complex and involves many factors including the type of jobs immigrants take.
25FA Office Hours #6: Responding to Classes 10 & 11 Live Chat Questions
Q: What role does the media hold in the bipolar nature of our society?
The media has become entertainment-focused, impacting how news is presented and consumed, often prioritizing clicks over thoughtful journalism.
25FA Office Hours #6: Responding to Classes 10 & 11 Live Chat Questions
Q: How do you share your perspective without inherently pushing your views?
It's increasingly difficult; I try to be cautious about what I share to avoid conflicts at the university.
25FA Class #12: Discrimination 2025 | Discrimination in America | Narrative and Reality
Q: How does generational wealth impact discrimination?
Generational wealth has a significant impact on current disparities among races, and starts at different starting points for different groups.
25FA Class #12: Discrimination 2025 | Discrimination in America | Narrative and Reality
Q: What group faces the most discrimination?
In media, the most common discrimination is against African Americans and Muslims.

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In this podcast, engaging conversations unfold around vital social issues, cultural understandings, and personal narratives, often drawing on the experiences of both students and international guests. The topics explored are diverse, ranging from gender identity and systemic inequality to the complexities surrounding historical events, like the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. The unique format fosters a dynamic dialogue while encouraging the exploration of societal norms and the "invisible strings" that shape human interactions. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions that challenge commonly held beliefs and promote empathy and understanding in a multicultural world.

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1. Mr. Rashidi
2. Dr. Katherine Grasso
3. Will Smart
4. Brooke Johnson
5. Rich Gary
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7. Rafi Nadiri
8. Basim Razzo

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