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  • empathy recession + compassion

    empathy recession + compassion
    2026/01/26
    This week, we’re talking about compassion as resistance. In a world drained by outrage, social media, and constant crises, how do we stay human and connected? I explore the science of empathy, the politics of care, and practical ways to show real compassion without burning out. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    52 分
  • identity, clear ethics + soft humanity

    identity, clear ethics + soft humanity
    2026/01/12
    This week we’re unpacking the messy ways labels shape who we are — and who we think we should be. We talk about the push and pull between identity as a lens, identity as a trap, and the freedom of existing outside the boxes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    53 分
  • echo chamber, online spaces and humanity

    echo chamber, online spaces and humanity
    2025/12/29
    This week we’re unpacking online identity spaces — the ones that can feel like home... until they don’t. We talk comfort, community, call-outs, and chaos — and why these echo chambers can both heal us and shrink us. If you’ve ever felt seen and suffocated online, this one’s for you. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    54 分
  • politics of coolness

    politics of coolness
    2025/12/15
    This episode we’re unpacking something we all feel but never really name: coolness as a whole social system. Yep — it’s deeper than outfits and vibes. We unpack who gets celebrated, who gets copied without credit, and how and why 'cool' is political. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    52 分
  • bougie, black + complicated

    bougie, black + complicated
    2025/12/01
    We’re spilling the tea on Black elitism: what it is, how it’s different from Black excellence, and why wealth, status, and luxury don’t automatically equal liberation. From Martha’s Vineyard summers to Beyoncé and Jay-Z, HBCUs to Jack & Jill, we unpack history, culture, and nuance—because understanding Black success is more complicated than just who’s winning. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    54 分
  • matcha, cultural appreciation + appropriation

    matcha, cultural appreciation + appropriation
    2025/11/17
    A deep dive into matcha’s rise as a “clean girl” staple — and what gets lost along the way. We unpack cultural appreciation vs. appropriation, whiteness in wellness, and how capitalism reshapes ancient traditions. If you love matcha but care about cultural respect, responsible engagement, and decolonizing wellness, this episode is your fresh, nuanced guide to enjoying cultural practices without erasure. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    51 分
  • forgiveness, power + redemption

    forgiveness, power + redemption
    2025/11/03
    Who gets to grow — and who doesn’t? In this episode, we unpack the politics of forgiveness through pop culture, from Lily Allen’s West End Girl to Janet Jackson, Bill Clinton, and beyond. We explore how power, privilege, and identity shape who we choose to empathize with, and what true accountability might look like in a world that confuses redemption with justice. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    54 分
  • ugliness, bias + belief

    ugliness, bias + belief
    2025/10/20
    This conversation looks at the side of beauty we rarely say out loud — what it means to be seen as “unattractive” in a world obsessed with pretty privilege. From Da’Shaun L. Harrison’s Belly of the Beast to the backlash against Lena Dunham’s Girls, we unpack lookism, power, and why our relationship to beauty deserves more honesty. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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    54 分