This program originally aired December 9, 2020. The sports world is riding a new wave of athlete activism. After a year of protests, athletes are openly using their platforms after constantly being told “to stick to sports.” So how can they foster change? This hour, we dive into why sports have always been political. We’ll also […]
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The Role Of Equity In Cannabis Legalization
In his budget address last month, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the legalization of recreational cannabis was a top priority for his administration. Lamont released his own proposed legalization bill, which legislators in Hartford have already begun to debate. Many of the questions surrounding the bill center on equity, and whether the state can legalize […]
Erik Clemons Reflects On Ten Years Leading ConnCAT; Community College Enrollment On The Decline
The Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology, or ConnCAT, was started in 2011 in New Haven — modeled after a job training and community organization in Pittsburgh. This hour on Disrupted, we talk to Erik Clemons, who was one of its founders, and who just stepped down as CEO after a decade. He talks about […]
A Record Year For Gun Sales; The Reality Of The Second Amendment For Black Americans
2020 was a record year for gun sales in the United States – and the largest increase in purchases came from African American communities.
Rep. Jahana Hayes On Why Representation Matters In Politics; Future Of CT GOP
This hour on Disrupted, 5th District U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joins us to talk about her career in education and politics.
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