Sociology General Podcasts

Do you get excited by questions more than answers? Do you like showing off at parties with random knowledge? In this podcast, sociologists and social theorists Drs Melanie White and Na’ama Carlin take everyday ideas and explore them through different sociological and philosophical perspectives. Season 1 focuses on the notion of the ‘self’ as explored […]

Mind Over Matter is a show bringing you realistic views of what we know as society. This is a fun show, where we weave narrative journeys about enlightening and vulnerable subject matters in a entertaining and thought-provoking manner. Sit back and please press play.

In the words of Tyler Durden, our generation doesn’t have a great war, or a great depression that defines us, and more importantly a struggle. The toils of war, political and economic failures inadvertently became the purpose for these people. Our war is a spiritual war, an unspoken existential crisis in a Post-Christian America. Most […]

Frame[s] of Mind explores how the FrameWorks Institute, a communications think tank based in Washington, DC, brings together different social science disciplines to make sense of social problems and better explain them.

a latinx immigrant podcast for the pressed and unbothered. undocubae is mexicano raised in los angeles. danyeli is dominicana from new york. together, they break bread, unravel chisme, and unfold the diaspora. black & brown latinidad. east coast / west coast immigrants. loose accents lo suelta todo.

What’s the Word dissects the cultural and societal “isms” that are dangerously pervasive to the American experience. Each episode, we breakdown those ails – from cultural appropriation to identity politics.

Introducing Mouth Off Radio—Nasty Gal’s weekly culture podcast which aims to pick the brains of bold and badass women. Our host Paige Martin will be discussing and dissecting everything from career advice, culture, and current affairs, all through the lens of feminism and in true Nasty Gal spirit (a.k.a— telling it exactly how it is). […]

Podcast by Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences

Launched to celebrate Regent Street’s 200th anniversary year, Shaping The Future is a cultural podcast brought to you directly from this iconic London street that has hosted and helped shaped so many of the cultural milestones over the years. Host Elizabeth Day will take you on a journey across fashion, wellness, art and design, sustainability […]

Whistleblowers are having a big moment, but what happens after the whistle is blown? This new 3-part podcast, brought to you by The Australia Institute, follows the journey of how one whistleblower makes a big impact and rebuilds her life.

Welcome to Our Town, a new podcast produced by Best Bark Communications and hosted by Andy Ockershausen. A third generation Washingtonian, Andy spent his career in broadcasting at the Evening Star Broadcast Group, WMAL and WMAL TV, Channel 50 and most recently Comcast/NBC Universal. Andy’s experience and leadership at major stations has allowed him to […]

How well do you know your city? We’re not just talking about being able to navigate through your neighborhood without using google maps or knowing where the best restaurants are located – these things are important, but cities offer so much more! This podcast explores the “so much more.” Join us as we talk to […]

I seek to bring the art of conversation back to pick peoples brains and go over there experiences in life, lesson ,knowledge

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A podcast exploring the national anthem viewed through different perspectives.

10% of the people of the world know the truth of existence, and those elites opt to keep 85% of the world in ignorance and under their controlling thumb. The remaining 5% are those who know the truth and are determined to enlighten the rest.

Discussion on what Cultural Appropriation is, how it manifests itself, and possible solutions to the problem

Check out the Live Podcast show called Everybody Has A Story which interviews Formerly Incarcerated and justice system involved Women and Men talk about their stories.Their stories with the criminal justice system, medical issues, foster homes, child protection services, Doula services, ReEntry Matters, family matters, mental health services and much more… Also check out the […]

Open, honest, respectful conversations about life, love, race, religion, society, spirituality, etc. (Cover art photo provided by Joshua Ness)

https://whenyouarehomeless.com Over 15 episodes, Blake Sanz and Alison Turner interview 8 people experiencing homelessness and discuss themes emerging from those conversations. Episodes alternate between the hosts’ discussion of themes and the participants’ telling of their own stories. Topics include how these 8 people encounter art, trauma, substance abuse, and companionship while experiencing homelessness.

Love People Use Things is a podcast run by a Christian (Matt) and an atheist (Noah). They disagree on a lot of stuff, obviously, but they both agree that your life, your relationships, and society as a whole would be a whole lot more beautiful and healthy without porn.

Two 30something New Yorkers (Diane, a professional chef, and Jason, a magazine editor) talk family, dating, friendship, money, work — among many, many other things — from their Asian American perspectives. Only half serious.

A Scottish perspective on why much of the world seems crazy…and what to do about it.

All the Rage is a monthly podcast from Drs. Ryan Martin and Chuck Rybak at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. From toxic masculinity to internet trolls to human trafficking, All the Rage covers all topics related to anger and violence.

Our planet will soon host 10 billion people in a globally connected economy. The world’s political, social, and economic leaders, and every single one of us, need to find new ways to create a sustainable and livable planet. How? Exciting, disruptive technology is helping the world run better and improve people’s lives. Our panels of […]

Resilience, Powered by New America, hosted by Anne-Marie Slaughter, features the wisdom and unique perspectives of change-makers, thought leaders, and creatives on how we, as a nation, can bolster the resilience of our society. The topics covered are diverse, ranging from immigration and refugees to food security and transformations in the workplace. Resilience is a […]

Don’t @ Me, a podcast about the perspectives of five twenty-somethings learning to navigate adulthood in a capitalist, white supremacist, patriarchal society.

We’ve All Got Skin In The Game is a podcast series that explores the dimensions and intentions of our effort toward meaningful apology. The conversations of prominent and everyday people voice their hopes and fears of a reimagined and liberated society. Stories navigate the minefields of race and racism, and are rooted in the diversity […]

A critical look at the first world, inspired by the reverse culture shock your hosts, Sheila Dee & Evo Terra, experience every day as American citizens returning to Western civilization after three and a half years living and working in developing nations. Expert guests from the fields of science, skepticism, and critical though are frequent […]

ARE YOU: 1) BLACK 2) A MILLENNIAL 3) UNAMUSED BY SMUGLY KNOW-IT-ALLS 4) A SUCKER FOR TRIVIA 5) A SPONGEBOB FANATIC If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions join ya girl E*Dreezy on this “informative podcast for the everyday person” where she’ll break things down, explore little known history facts, track […]

The Stakes is a show about social change, hosted by Kai Wright. We live in extreme times—a climate on the verge of crisis, an economy built on inequality and a political system that feels like it’s falling apart. So, how’d we get to this point? And what happens next? From democracy to healthcare, from pop […]

This is Just the Beginning, a new podcast from Kickstarter featuring stories about how independent creators bring their ideas to life. Meet an engineer turning air pollution into ink, a married couple who invented a device that lets you sing like a robot, an artist touring the US in a mobile tattoo shop for women, […]

Everything Sounds is a podcast and short-form radio program exploring the role of sound in art, science, history, culture, and our everyday lives. Even silence has a sound.

Inspiring conversations with individuals from all walks of life about how they harness the power of storytelling for positive impact. We explore how cultural narratives shape us and how we are shaping the cultural narrative through the power of storytelling and media to harness and build a supportive community of storytellers and change makers.

Views on the black community , how it is and how it could become better by Zeke Savage

Our worldview, ideology, and beliefs are like a house that we inherit. Our culture, families, communities, faith, and experiences shape this structure. In a renovation, we need to examine the layout, structural integrity, and the items fill our house.

Overproduction and over consumerism are the biggest leading problems in today’s economy, and they have been since the late 1800s. With factory working and farming on the rise, many people could not afford the amount of products that were being produced at such a fast rate.

VOICES is a podcast for not-so-average Janes and Joes. These short episodes explore stories that don’t always make it through your feed filters. In a crowded media landscape, VOICES explores a variety of topics through the experiences of our guests.

Best Cultural Destinations presents People Are Culture, an interview series celebrates our unique differences and shared human condition, and presents stories of how culture is created, preserved and shared. Through hour-long conversations hosted by BCD Founder & Editor Meg Pier, you’ll meet indigenous artisans, pioneering activists and innovators, dedicated preservationists, spiritual seekers, global visionaries and […]

Natural disasters are increasing across the nation. In the West, these disasters often come in the form of wildfire, and perhaps no state understands the true cost of wildfire like California. The Golden State has always had forest fires, but they’re progressively becoming harder to control and more deadly. At the same time, the state’s […]

The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk […]

Two hosts, one problem, two possibilities… Presented by Jan Fran and Marc Fennell, a series where we hear personal stories from Australians with big ambitions, entrepreneurs and small business owners, who are advocating for change and tackling society’s big issues. The Few Who Do is an SBS podcast with CGU Insurance. The UN has declared […]

Cultural Anthropology intertwined with literature=Literary Anthropology. Join us to learn about social anthropology and how it influences your fav books and tv shows and our world. You might be surprised to find out you’ve been an anthropologist and bookworm the entire time. Email us at anthropologystoriespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Anthopology Stories Podcast on FB. […]

The No 4Play show is an urban commentary podcast starting in 2012 and relaunched in 2015 with friends Douglas Morrow (Fresh), Anthony Peterson (Ant P) & Dion Jones (Dion Jetson). The name comes from being straight to the point and is centered on bringing the voice of black men to all worldly topics. The No […]

Asian women discuss lifestyle, social issues and feminism of Asian diaspora in the Anglosphere.

Podcast by Smart Cities Week Podcast

Podcast by Morales Group

I am fascinated by humanity and enjoy sharing this fascination with my listeners. I talk to people that are at the top of their fields to learn about current and future developments in technology, economics and geopolitics. My guests include CEOs, bestselling authors, academics, executives, journalists and others. The times we live in are in […]

Let’s get civil. Let’s start a conversation about how to open up the wounds and get the infection out of society

I’ve always enjoyed retelling a good story…join me as I provide tales of humanity to educate, enhance and expand our collective experiences.

Through interviews with musicians and scholars in the improvised and experimental music world, this show explores the idea that new ways of interacting musically are also new ways of interacting socially. In listening to what is unfamiliar can we better hear the voices of others? Does creative risk-taking in music give courage to progressive political […]

The Built2Change podcast features in-depth discussions about cultural change in society with innovators and leaders representing all industries such as business, sports, entertainment, medicine, and technology. Starring hosts Justin Cessante and Mario Hines. What does it take to be the change you want to see?

Let’s Talk with Baduske a podcast show where every day life events that effect us are discussed. Money, relationships, religion, sports, politics, family, careers and everything in between. Nothing is off topic and where everything is discussed. I talked about what others are afraid to tackle or discuss. Controversial topics like racism, politics and religion […]

Take a step into my shoes as a person who is curious about the many amazing facets of life. I’ve packed in some of my experiences as well as interviews with people who have made an impact on my life and their communities. My hope is that you learn something new, get inspired or just […]

Welcome to MENTION IT ALL, a cultural breakdown show where a judgemental empath covers all the ups and downs of society during late capitalism. Expect recaps of your favorite Bravo shows, recommendations of other great TV , longreads and other cultural artifacts and happenings. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentionitall/support

In Flight by Aragon One touches the topics of governance, empowering individual freedom and avoiding global dystopia. The hosts, Luis Cuende and Jorge Izquierdo, are the cofounders of the Aragon project, which creates tools to run organizations that are fully sovereign, global and transparent. The podcast tries to go far away from a serious, planned […]

A look at the ideas and histories that structure the world around us.

Many of us stay clear of having tough discussions if they don’t directly involve or effect us. We can become naive or ignorant to others’ experiences and struggles in everything from relationships to racial tensions. We hope to enlighten our listeners by having deep conversations about things we all might be thinking but are too […]

A podcast about drug culture, policy, and business with an emphasis on harm reduction. We believe that prohibition and abstinence only policies result in poor results for society. We’ll be discussing how drugs are sold and perhaps more importantly, how they should be sold. This is not intended to advocate drug use and meant for […]

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