Media and Social Change Podcast

Season 5, Episode 6: New York, New York - A Brief History of the Broadway Musical

New York, New York - A Brief History of the Broadway Musical: New York’s Broadway theater district has a world-renowned reputation as the center of the American theater world, particularly musical theater. Kate Elizabeth Orgera discusses how New York City created and shaped musical theater, and how Broadway has influenced New York City in turn. Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Kate Elizabeth Orgera Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.

Season 5, Episode 5: NYC Mom Chat

NYC Mom Chat: What is it like to be a mom in New York City? Three graduate students discuss various aspects of being moms to young children in NYC. Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Jacqueline Cofield Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.

Season 5, Episode 4: Big Apple Educators

Big Apple Educators: What's unique about being a teacher in New York City? This episode investigates this question through the stories of three New York City educators with backgrounds in environmental justice education, art education, deaf education, international education, and adult education. Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Joy Yang Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.

Season 5, Episode 3: The Rat Takeover

The Rat Takeover: When was the last time you saw Rats? Do you like them or are you like most of us? Terrified of them? And where were they? In the subway, in the rubbish on the streets or did you see them scurry across the road? This episode chronicles the ecosystem and history of New York City's rat population. Though they cause a lot of damage to the city, are they underrated creatures? Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Avukile Zoya Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.

Season 5, Episode 2: NYC Open Streets And Public Space

NYC Open Streets And Public Space: Streets are often seen as a place of transit, exclusively for the person on the move, but streets also have a history as spaces for community, as public spaces where people come together rather than just pass by one another. This podcast episode shares a brief history of the New York City Open Streets program and how it has shaped public space in New York City since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Michael Cerda Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.