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Unpacking 1619 features interviews with scholars from around the country in which we unpack topics relating to the 1619 Project and race in America. Hosted by Adult Services Librarian John Piche.

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Rina Bliss
Associate Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University.
Rutgers University
Episode: Episode 102 – Genetics and Race with Rina Bliss
Amanda Moore
Freelance journalist covering the far-right, known for her undercover work in the alt-right
Episode: Episode 100 – Alt-Right, Nazis, and Trump Staffing with Amanda Moore
Tonja Jacobi
Professor of Law and Sam Nunn Chair in Ethics and Professionalism at Emory University School of Law
Emory University
Episode: Episode 99 – Interrupting the Supreme Court with Tonja Jacobi
Bennett Parten
Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Southern University and author of Somewhere Toward Freedom, Sherman's March, and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation.
Georgia Southern University
Episode: Episode 98 – Sherman’s March of Emancipation with Bennett Parten
Annie Menzel
Professor of Gender and Women's Studies and former midwife
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Episode 97 – White Innocence and Black Infant Mortality with Annie Menzel
Robert Craig
Associate Director of Abolish Private Prisons and constitutional law educator
Abolish Private Prisons
Episode: Episode 96 – Private Prisons After Dobbs with Robert Craig
Dr. Katharina Motyl
Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Mannheim
University of Mannheim
Episode: Episode 95 – From “Feminist Lies” to “White Replacement” with Katharina Motyl
Alexia Rauen
Co-Executive Director of Advocates for Immigrant Survivors
Advocates for Immigrant Survivors
Episode: Episode 94 – When Immigrants Call the Police with Alexia Rauen
Julie Farnam
Author of the book, Domestic Darkness, An Insider's Account of the January 6th Insurrection and the Future of Right-Wing Extremism
Capitol Police
Episode: Episode 93 – Inside the January 6th Insurrection with Julie Farnam

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John Piche
Host of discussions focused on unpacking historical contexts and contemporary issues related to race and society.

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Episode 102 – Genetics and Race with Rina Bliss
Q: Why did you choose to write this book?
I wanted to help people understand what is real and not real about race, especially given the context of societal changes.
Episode 102 – Genetics and Race with Rina Bliss
Q: What is the true relationship between genetics and race?
Genetics shows that race does not exist as a biological reality, but racism persists due to societal constructs.
Episode 99 – Interrupting the Supreme Court with Tonja Jacobi
Q: How do you analyze those transcripts?
We have a database of transcripts and we look for interruptions marked by dashes at the end of speech episodes, allowing us to identify who interrupts whom and when.
Episode 99 – Interrupting the Supreme Court with Tonja Jacobi
Q: Can you explain the importance of oral argument?
Oral argument is crucial because it is the only part of the Supreme Court decision-making process that is public, allowing for transparency and analysis.
Episode 99 – Interrupting the Supreme Court with Tonja Jacobi
Q: Could you explain how you came to this article?
Tonja Jacobi provides context by mentioning her earlier article that highlighted the gender disparity in interruptions at oral arguments.

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