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Let’s Talk About It is a community-centered, research-informed podcast that leans into difficult conversations about equity, inclusion, and social justice. We translate complex evidence and lived experience into clear, human stories and practical insights you can use in classrooms, clinics, community rooms, and boardrooms.
What we do (every season):
Each season focuses on a specific social justice issue and follows a consistent arc: context, lived analysis, structural mapping, and reflective takeaways. We pair current research and policy with real-world perspectives to show how systems, rules, and everyday practices shape people’s lives.
How we collaborate:
Where applicable, we co-design with a recurring panel of community experts. In other seasons, we feature guest speakers or conduct interviews to bring in diverse voices and experiences. Across formats, we use a trauma-informed, consent-first approach (pre-briefing, optional redactions, and transcript review) to protect dignity while telling the truth.
Who it’s for:
People most affected by the issues at hand and the practitioners, educators, advocates, and leaders who serve them. If you’re navigating services, training teams, shaping policy, or studying social work, you’ll find language, evidence, and strategies you can act on.
How we publish:
We release in seasons, each dedicated to one topic. Expect plain language, clear references, and honest dialogue, never sensationalism or individualized legal/clinical advice.
Our commitments:
We’re guided by DEIPAR values (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Power analysis, Antiracism). We center community wisdom, credit sources, and use only rights-cleared content. Our aim is simple: turn courageous conversations into shared understanding and real-world change.
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Ep. 10: What We Built, What We Missed, and What Comes Next
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 2: The Long Shadow of History: Structural Racism and Black Veterans' Experiences in the VA
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 1: What's Broken, And How Do We Know?
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 9: Building the Fix, Co-Design & Accountability
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 8: Data, Gatekeeping & Who Sets the Questions?
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 7: Climate, Representation, & DEI Rollbacks
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 6: Intersectionality Isn't Optional
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 5: Black Women Veteran's Health: Options, Consent, and Trust
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 4: Same Diagnosis, Different Decisions, Inside VA Claims
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 3: Pain, Respect, and Being Believed
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Dec 03, 2025 |