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Law And Culture
Hosted by Christel Best · EN
Are you interested in the intricacies of the law and how they impact your community and our society? Join Christel Best on Law and Culture as she delves into important legal issues concerning the environment, social justice, discrimination, and more.
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Ep. 40 - Food Lift for the People of Amazonia
Jul 1, 202500:23:27Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, we meet Captain Peter Murray, a Guyanese pilot who recalls his experience as a young man flying alone in a single-engine prop plane. Captain Murray describes his journeys across the Amazon Jungle to bring life-sustaining food to Amerindians and miners living beyond the reach of trucks and cars. His is a story of bravery, dedication, and humanitarian goodwill.
Transcribe →Ep. 39 - The National Constitution Center: A Nonpartisan Museum and Learning Center
Jun 24, 202500:37:03Tap to summarizeKevin Lynch, manager of education for the National Constitution Center, joins me to discuss the living document that is our nation's Constitution. We examine how a nonpartisan analysis of the document is crucial to our democratic dialogue.
Transcribe →Ep. 38 - Hair-Raising Details Emerge About the Dangers of Synthetic Hair
Jun 17, 202500:22:07Tap to summarizeThe studies are now public, and the results are concerning. The so-called "protectiveness" of synthetic braided hairstyles is more risky than protective. Recent research reveals that synthetic hair is not only harmful to the environment (as it ends up in landfills), but it may also be harmful to both the braider and the wearer. In this week's episode, we explore the intersection of culture and law in the beauty industry and how it is causing potential harm. From unsuspecting clients wearing synthetic braids to stylists exposed to braiding hair daily, the risks are real. In this week's episode, we explore the intersection of culture and law in the beauty industry, and how it is causing potential harm. From unsuspecting clients wearing synthetic braids to stylists exposed to braiding hair daily, the risks are real.
Transcribe →Ep. 22 - From Combat to Catwalk: How an American Special Forces Soldier Overcame Injury to Model on a Global Scale
Feb 26, 202500:29:17Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, we meet an American combat veteran who had to learn to walk again after her convoy was bombed in Iraq. This special forces veteran goes simply by the name "Jennifer." Jennifer's story embodies dedication, bravery, strength, and determination.
Transcribe →Ep. 21 - Employment Equity in South Africa: Justice and Progress for Individuals with Disabilities
Feb 18, 202500:13:11Tap to summarizeA few years ago, I attended an African Labour Law Society conference in Mauritius. While there, I had the opportunity to speak with professor and attorney Yvette Basson, who is a senior lecturer at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. I am always intrigued by the similarities and differences in accommodation laws between the United States and other countries. Listen in as Professor Basson explains workplace disability accommodation in South Africa and how the South African legal system seeks to provide equity for individuals working with disabilities.
Transcribe →Ep. 20 - What Happens When We Stop Being Scared?
Feb 11, 202500:20:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I study bravery through the courageous actions and words of three very different people. When have you had to be brave? What did you tap into to take action, even when the potential consequences of your courageous actions were real and often scary?
Transcribe →Ep. 19 - Whose Booty Is it? The Sunken Spanish Galleon San José and its Treasures
Feb 4, 202500:18:49Tap to summarizeIn June 1708, a Spanish galleon, the San José, was sunk by the British navy off the coast of Colombia. Almost 600 crew and passengers perished, and the treasure—estimated at billions of dollars today—was lost. Today, a 40-year debate rages over what country or people are entitled to the treasure (if it can be recovered). If recovery can occur, is it ethical to raise the remains of the ship, which is the watery grave of so many people?
Transcribe →Ep. 18 - Crime, Front Page Headlines, and Accountability: A Look at Criminal Justice in Ohio
Jan 28, 202500:33:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I speak candidly with Cleveland-based criminal defense attorney Clarissa A. Smith, who also manages her criminal defense firm. Smith discusses how she approaches representing each client and the need to recognize their individual humanity. She also shares her thoughts about the importance of accountability in the justice system.
Transcribe →Ep. 17 - Reverse Discrimination Based on Age and Sexual Orientation
Jan 21, 202500:22:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the U.S. Supreme Court addresses an Ohio case that could have broad implications for businesses facing backlash from employees who allege they are the victims of reverse discrimination.
Transcribe →Ep. 16 - Tackling the Bad Guys: How Two Determined Women Changed History
Dec 31, 202400:28:12Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, I ask whether you note the similarities between Gisèle Pelicot (a modern day French grandmother and survivor of sexual assault), and Mamie Till-Mobley ( now deceased Afrivsn-American mother of Emmit Till who was lynched in 1955 because of his race). These women's heroism occurred in what appears to be a different time and space from each other. Yet in each case, the women used their voice and their legal system to achieve landmark cultural changes. As you listen, do you hear the similarities between these two women? What is feminism to you?
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