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Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All bridges the gap between current events (sometimes in her own life) and human behavior. Understanding human behavior in the context of current events can be complex, and requires nuanced discussions. Peoples' actions and reactions are influenced by a wide range of factors including social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. Through in-depth discussions, Ayana considers those factors in the context of currents events, analyzing individual differences in our human response to provide a nuanced understanding that bridges the gap between what's happening in the world and our individual human reactions. Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. She explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find anywhere else. So tune in, "ALLiens," and join Ayana as she explores the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of human behavior in the modern world through facts, figures and enlightenment.
Oct. 26, 2022

Ayana Explains Why Slavery Is on the 2022 Midterm Ballot

Ayana Explains Why Slavery Is on the 2022 Midterm Ballot

An informed voter is my favorite kind of voter!


Works used in the making of this podcast:

  1. Ballotpedia; 2022 Ballot Measures. Available at: https://ballotpedia.org/2022_ballot_measures
  2. "Slavery is still allowed in U.S. prisons. Now it’s on the ballot in 5 states." Kelly Kasulis Cho. October 21, 2022. Washington Post. Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/10/21/slavery-ballot-vote-prison-labor/.
  3. “US prison workers produce $11bn worth of goods and services a year for pittance.” Dani Anguiano. June 15, 2022. The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/15/us-prison-workers-low-wages-exploited#:~:text=Seven%20states%20%E2%80%93%20Alabama%2C%20Arkansas%2C,costs%E2%80%9D%2C%20the%20report%20states
  4. "Which prisoners get to work in the Capitol, governor’s mansion?” Julia O'Donoghue. May 16, 2017. The Times-Picayune. Available at: https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_5e65f21b-6c01-5216-a622-ca1663561b3b.html#:~:text=Not%20just%20any%20prison%20inmate,cases%2C%20the%20politicians'%20families.
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