Inequality in the Restaurant Industry (Eli Wilson)
We discuss Eli Wilson’s research on inequality in the restaurant industry.
Social Isolation and Physical Distancing in Time (Boyles, Sangaramoorthy & Finlay)
What effect will social isolation and physical distancing have on already marginalized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Racialized Organizations (Victor Ray)
We speak to Victor Ray about racialized organizations.
EMTs and Society
Today, we discuss emergency medical workers’ role in society, and what you can learn about contemporary American by following them around.
Vocational Training and Working Class Colleges
We discuss whether working class students are served well by a higher ed curriculum that eschews vocational training.
Working at Wal-Mart
We discuss Wal-Mart workers’ working working conditions and organizing efforts with Adam Reich at Columbia University.
How Society Handles Mental Health Problems
We discuss how society managed mental health problems with Neil Gong from the University of Michigan.
Financialization of Higher Education (Charlie Eaton)
We discuss the financialization of higher education with Charlie Eaton (UC Merced).
Relational Inequality Theory (Tomaskovic-Devey & Holt)
Donald Tomaskovic-Devey and Dustin Avent-Holt discuss relational inequality theory.
Making It In India (Beaman, Magbouleh and Inglis)
An interview about Patrick Inglis’ book on social mobility in India.