About this episode

The episode discusses various current events and their implications on health, society, and culture, focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities.

In a week where: IOC lifts suspension on Russia, paving way for them to compete at LA 2028 Olympics. Bonnie Tyler, 80s pop legend, dies aged 75. The US-Iran ceasefire collapses. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna is kidnapped by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit. Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78. In Health: (10:05) We know that Whiteness is a constant in everyone's lives, but from cradle to grave?! Literally affecting the health of POCs from beginning to end?! ( Article By Tobi Thomas ) In Society: (25:50) South Africa has gone through a lot as a country and its native Black population haven't been given what they were promised when Apartheid ended. But how have they resorted to xenophobia towards fellow Africans? ( Article By Nesrine Malik ) In Tech: (37:35) We know very well that smartphones have done a lot of damage to our lives. But one less-touted element of that is our increasing lack of tactility, something that we humans love on a foundational level. ( Article By Sara Herschander ) In Culture: (56:25) As Gaza continues to get bombed daily, in the West Bank, Palestinian archivists are hurriedly accounting for their rapidly deteriorating history with a digital archive…

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