The World We Inherit
Climate Change. Terrorism. A Pandemic. Young people, today, have grown up with complex existential threats. And, more so than any other generation, our perspective of the world is critical to the future. The World We Inherit is a podcast hosted by Anita Kirti—a 20-something, recent college grad—, who does deep-dives into the forces behind the global issues that will be left behind for us.
Episodes
16 episodes
Why We Care Less When More People Die
The genocides in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa have taken thousands of lives this year. But the world's reaction has been quite silent. This episode explores the psychology behind why people do not care about genocides. More than that, we...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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4:15
Does Divesting Work? Discussing Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests
Campuses across the country have seen growing protests against Israeli actions in Palestine. Students are asking for universities to divest from interests linked to Israel. But DOES DIVESTING WORK? This episode will explore the ACTUAL impacts o...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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He's Fighting the Myanmar Military Coup, This Is How
Myanmar's streets have been filled with pro-democracy protesters following the military coup on February 1st. On this episode, a pro-democracy activist and organizer, Mo Lwin, gives us a rare look into how hundreds of thousands o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:41
Myanmar Military Coup: What It's Really About
One week ago, Myanmar joined the growing list of democracies in recent years to backslide into autocracies. The military carried out a coup over unfounded claims of widespread election fraud (sound familiar, America?) and arrested leaders of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:15
You Need To Know This Before Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
Board certified Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Renuka Basavaraju, explains everything you need to know before getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: from deciding if you are eligible for the vaccination to precautions you should take based ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:24
Terror Attack On The Capitol: How Did It Happen & What's Next?
In the days following the attack on the Capitol, the question of 'how' weighs the heaviest. To answer that, this episode goes back ten years to discover the origin of the attack. And, maybe more importantly, investigates if another Trump-suppor...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:19
3 Things I Learned In 2020: Relationships, Race, and Resilience
Everything that could possibly be said about 2020 has been said, and, well, here are three more. In a year that has taken about 1.8 million lives from COVID-19 around the world and caused economic devastation, it made us face some things ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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9:13
Debating A Trump Political Operative: An Analysis Of Their Defense
Only a few weeks after Biden's win, rumors of a 2024 Trump presidential bid have begun to surface; reminding us that the authoritarian movement that Trump inspired will not go quietly. And is one that we cannot afford to misunderstand. On...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:26
Trump Voter Psychology: A Cult-Like Following
What was supposed to be a sweeping referendum on Donald Trump, turned out to be a marginal victory for Democrats. So, if you're counting, that's the second time Democrats and their polls underestimated the power of Trumpism. It seems to be that...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:13
Psychology To Win A Political Argument?
Most of us are guilty of chalking up the position of the opposing political party to sheer stupidity. Yet, as confounding as it is, they do have a method to their madness. Social psychologists have pinpointed why some people don't see ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:15
Post Traumatic Growth: How To Grow From Trauma
A secondary mental health pandemic is being left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health experts fear that prolonged periods of uncertainty, stress, and grief will leave many with post traumatic stress disorder. This episode explore...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:44
The End of the Republican Party: Why They Won't Last
What does Trump mean to the future of the Republican party?
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:26
Anti Maskers: Why they reject our best defense against COVID-19
The United States is more equipped than ever before to tackle a pandemic, yet, with only 4% of the world' population, the US makes up 20% of COVID-19 deaths in the world. We know that tools like distancing and mask-wearing can control the sprea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:02
Police Brutality: Color Blind Racism— PT 3
Color-blind racism seems to be the most insidious strain of white supremacy to have taken hold in America. It is a reincarnation of the the same idea that brought slavery and Jim Crow — but this time it's called "law and order". The rheto...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:39
Police Brutality: The New Jim Crow — PT 2
In a ‘post-racial America’, color-blind rhetoric is crafted to continue white supremacy. And is used to create the current incarceration system through the War On Drugs in the 80s and 90s. This episode follows how politicians, media, and white ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:07
Police Brutality: The Origin Story — PT 1
The Black Lives Matter movement has consumed mainstream consciousness; bringing on a reckoning with police brutality. News outlets and social media have barraged the public with information, which only presents pieces of the bigger picture. So,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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