Rhyme & Reason

Rhyme & Reason
Podcast Description
The Rhyme & Reason podcast features provocative and timely discussions with compelling leaders in the arts and humanities at the University of Maryland. In this inaugural season, Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, interviews faculty guests who are taking on pressing issues and topics related to race, equity and justice. You’ll hear from scholars studying topics including indigenous feminist philosophy; immigration; the history of antisemitism; and more!
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The show explores critical topics such as race, equity, justice, and social identity, with specific episodes discussing themes like immigration, indigenous feminist philosophy, and the history of antisemitism, demonstrating the intersection of academic inquiry and contemporary social issues.

The Rhyme & Reason podcast features provocative and timely discussions with compelling leaders in the arts and humanities at the University of Maryland. In this inaugural season, Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, interviews faculty guests who are taking on pressing issues and topics related to race, equity and justice. You’ll hear from scholars studying topics including indigenous feminist philosophy; immigration; the history of antisemitism; and more!

In Episode 6, ARHU Dean Stephanie Shonekan is joined by Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour, assistant professor in ARHU’s Department of Communication who is a scholar of international political communication. They discuss his path from Ghana to the University of Maryland, the role social media plays in contemporary politics and the political landscape in Africa, including how political leaders construct their public image during governance, elections and crises.
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