Generally speaking, the Fourth of July isn’t a popular holiday amongst most Black Americans. But why is this so? Listen to this episode to learn more. Sources

Fun fact: the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. Maybe it's a not-so-fun fact. In this episode, ALP welcomes Tracey Lewis-- a policy counsel for the Climate Program o...

The Pentagon spends over $2.5 billion annually to target low-income students with various recruitment tactics, encouraging them to join the military. The “poverty draft” is real, people. Sources

Black Americans often express their psychological issues through somatic complaints. But did you know that this has resulted from the stigma surrounding mental healthcare in the Black community?Featuring insight from board-certified psyc...

In the 1980s, Lip Smacker’s flavored lip balms were advertised to adult women. Now, the brand's fanbase is primarily composed of tween girls. Is childhood gradually disappearing?Sources

Most students know that American teachers’ salaries are too low, and that public schools’ reliance on standardized test scores have become especially great. But have you ever considered what a public official thinks of these topics? 

At Google, women account for a mere 17% of tech-related employment. Ever thought of how this lack of gender-based diversity looks in the video game industry? Sources

Given that the American criminal justice system holds over 2.3 million people, the existence of mass incarceration is undeniable. But could it be that prisons are intentionally preparing their residents to remain behind bars?Sources<...

I think that Santa could benefit from a lesson or two on sustainability. I mean, the holiday season is responsible for the production of a lot of waste.Sources

Remember when Tyler, the Creator’s 2019 alternative album, Igor, was nominated for a Grammy under the RAP category? Racially motivated. No, literally– it’s an example of racially motivated genre confinement. If you’ve never...

While most people can’t imagine a world where Addison Rae’s brand deals wouldn't be plastered on their phone screens, that was the reality 10 years ago-- showing that social media is more of a business now than it was in the past. ...

Halloween: a holiday full of fun, treats, and culturally insensitive costumes. But are internet users’ concerns about the offensive outfits showcased on this holiday unnecessary? Through this Op-ed style finale of Season 2, listen to host Halim...

Okay, maybe your laptop isn’t yelling racial slurs. But racism can still be encoded into the digital programs we use everyday. To learn more about the racial biases observed in Artificial Intelligence (AI), listen to this episode.Sou...

Seriously, students’ spaghetti straps may be more heavily patrolled than the interior of a Target. But why? If you want to learn about the issues within American schools' dress code policies, be sure to listen to this episode.Sources...

Yeah, a billion dollars is a lot of money. But given that its vastness is incomprehensible by so many, should people be able to possess it? If you want to learn about wealth inequality and how billionaires play a role in its existence, this epi...

Following Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons, a slew of Americans were quick to characterize her as a failure. But the backlash fueled by these overly-patriotic consumers alludes to some...

While it sounds like a tourist attraction at a Floridian water park, the ‘summer slide’ is anything but fun. Listen to this episode to learn all about it. Sources

No, Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not ‘Anti-American.’ But what would its implementation into the education system mean for students? If you have no clue what this means, this episode is for you. Sources

Following the commencement of pride month, a slew of large corporations are now closing sales on their limited edition pride collections. But could the recent emergence of these rainbow-covered designs represent an issue that expands past the m...

Ah, yes. The convenience of gendered hygiene products: pink razors for women, and blue razors for men. But weirdly enough, this odd business practice prices identical items differently. Why so? Sources 

Believe it or not, a Louis Vuitton purse will be responsible for the downfall of society. Okay, maybe not directly. But much like other designer items, it does have a close connection to the growing popularity of respectability politics. Listen...

Often advertised as ‘eye-opening’ experiences, mission trips are experienced by countless Christians every year. But is there a potential for them to be harmful? Listen to learn all about it. Sources

Ironically enough, the media’s lack of diversity is leading to complaints of ‘too much’ diversity. Listen to this episode to learn all about it. Sources

Are exams like the SAT a good indicator of students’ level of intelligence? Featuring insight from student test-takers Kai Botek and Joaquina Ortuño, listen to this episode to learn all about it. Sources

What even is intersectionality? Womanism? More importantly, why are concepts like them important? Featuring insight from Crystal, a Tik-Toker who has amassed over 100,000 followers for their race-related discourse, listen to this episode to lea...