Welcome to The Update. A bi-weekly news podcast researched, produced and created by The Concordian team.
This week,
Contributor Ryan Pike follows the CRUES, a coalition of predominantly French unions, in their strike against unpaid internships and tuition hikes. Ryan Pike brings us to the heart of this mobilization, capturing the spirit and demands of the protestors.
News Editor Leo Litke follows trans activist groups who are vehemently opposing the "comité des sages." Criticism arises due to the committee's inclusion of professionals with anti-trans views, casting doubt on its ability to genuinely represent and support the trans community. Leo sheds light on these concerns, highlighting the groups' demands for the dissolution of the committee to ensure their rights are safeguarded.
…and News Editor Emma Megelas discovers SpokenWeb; a unique "Poetry from Memory" pop-up booth. Using a vintage reel-to-reel device, individuals recited and recorded poems close to their hearts. But beyond the event, what does poetry signify to people today? Emma dives into these questions, exploring poetry's enduring relevance.
Hosted and produced by Matthew Daldalian
Music by Saro HartounianGraphic by Carleen Loney
The Update | TA Strikes - 'Wise Men' Protest - Poems to Light Memories