Khalilah Brown-Dean
Host, DisruptedDr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean is an award-winning scholar and author of Identity Politics in the United States. She is Wesleyan University Professor and Executive Director of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life. She's also a frequent contributor to media outlets across all platforms.
With a keen eye toward the practical implications of democratic conflict, Dr. Brown-Dean is a preeminent expert on issues of American politics, criminal punishment, mass incarceration, voting rights, and U.S. elections. In 2021 she was recognized by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame as a Spotlight Recipient for her work on justice and civic engagement.
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A staggering number of young people are disconnected from education and employment. We'll hear the numbers and talk to young people themselves about growing up in Connecticut.
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Popular content creator Mr. Chazz advocates parenting based on connection and collaboration. Scholar Nandita Chaudhary says developmental psychology doesn't always reflect childhood in every country.
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This hour on Disrupted, we’ll learn proper holiday etiquette. Then explore winter holidays from cultures around the world. And later, we’ll share some of the holiday movies you’ve gotta see.
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A discussion with leaders from across the state about housing, childcare and economic mobility, including a look at statistics and potential solutions.
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We listen back to a conversation with Ned Blackhawk, who just won a National Book Award, and a discussion of the Supreme Court's ICWA ruling.
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Ken Burns talks about his distinctive style and why we may be in the most difficult crisis in U.S. history. Documentary producer Su Kim talks about her film 'Free Chol Soo Lee.'
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Listening to the news, it feels like there are more natural disasters than ever. This hour, we learn the climate science behind that and look at how the word disaster affects our thinking.
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This hour, we learn about the State Elections Enforcement Commission which oversees voter fraud allegations and campaign finance. We'll also examine Gen Z’s impact on future elections.
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We'll learn how Black and Native people have been portrayed in horror, and author P. Djèlí Clark will explain how his work as an academic historian informs his horror writing.
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This hour, we’re looking at changes in the death and dying space.