Episodes

  • Independence Day Dialogue - Culture on a Plate
    Mar 6 2025

    🇬🇭 Ghana Turns 68 – Let’s Celebrate Culture on a Plate! 🎉🍽️

    Ghana is 68, and that’s something truly special! It’s a moment of pride, reflection, and, of course, celebration. In this special Independence Day edition, we’re bringing you something unique—an experience that blends history, culture, and food in the most delightful way.

    Join us as we kick things off with a powerful spoken word piece, setting the stage for a lively and heartfelt conversation about two of Ghana’s most beloved dishes—fufu and jollof rice. More than just food, they tell stories of tradition, identity, and the essence of Ghanaian culture.

    So, grab a seat at our table and savor Culture on a Plate with JP & Mamavi.

    Enjoy! 🎙️✨

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    8 mins
  • Media Framing - Constructing News Narratives
    Feb 25 2025

    Framing in media refers to how news organisations construct stories to influence audience interpretation. Journalists use techniques like emphasising certain facts, employing stereotypes, or sensationalising events.

    This process involves choices about language, images, and the overall narrative structure. The audience should therefore approach news critically, aware of potential biases and manipulations. Social media further complicates framing, with misinformation potentially influencing public opinion.

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    9 mins
  • Black History Month - From Luanda to Lusaka
    Feb 21 2025

    In this Black History Month Special, JP Lawson presents an inspiring episode titled From Luanda to Lusaka. The piece journeys across cities in African to rouse the hearts of its people.

    This episode explores the rich history, vibrant cultures and powerful stories that connect Africans through their sprawling cities.

    🎧 Dive in and enjoy the ride 🚂

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    8 mins
  • Forever, With You ❤️
    Feb 14 2025

    That's how I love you. That's how I desire you. That's how I want, forever, to be, with you.

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    2 mins
  • 80 Years On - Celebrating Bob Marley, Reggae's Unique Voice
    Feb 8 2025

    If Bob Marley were alive today, he’d be celebrating his 80th birthday. In this episode, we explore his life, music, and lasting impact on culture, activism, and the global stage.

    From uniting nations withOne Love to inspiring generations withRedemption Song, Marley’s legacy lives on. Tune in as we celebrate the legend who turned reggae into a movement!

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    11 mins
  • Beyond the Single Story - Truths that Shatter Stereotypes
    Feb 1 2025

    In this episode, JP Lawson pays tribute to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s seminal TED Talk by breaking down the danger of a single story, using five compelling

    examples across the world. Enjoy!

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    7 mins
  • Unpacking Algorithms - Weapons of Math Destruction
    Jan 26 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, JP Lawson unpacks Cathy O’Neil’s groundbreaking book Weapons of Math Destruction and explore how algorithms shape our everyday lives.

    Learn what algorithms are, how they impact social inequality, and the steps governance systems can take to curb their harmful effects. Listen in for an insightful breakdown of the power and peril of modern algorithms.

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    12 mins
  • Race & Gender in 'The Six Triple Eight'
    Jan 18 2025

    Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight explores the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit that overcame racism, sexism, and lack of resources to ensure soldiers on the frontlines received critical morale-boosting mail during WWII.

    Through a standout character like Major Charity Adams, played by Kerry Washington, the film highlights themes of resilience, leadership, and the intersection of race and gender.

    This podcast examines these themes and shares five lessons, from valuing women in military operations to the importance of equitable resource allocation, drawing parallels to contemporary struggles for inclusion and equity.

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    10 mins