A Little Perspective podcast

A Little Perspective

Join Halima Attah as she explores intriguing, large scale issues observed by a typical student in a Western society. She lives a pretty mundane life, so in the field of relatability— she’s pretty credible.

Join Halima Attah as she explores intriguing, large scale issues observed by a typical student in a Western society. She lives a pretty mundane life, so in the field of relatability— she’s pretty credible.

 

#61

Is It Really a Party in the U.S.A?

Generally speaking, the Fourth of July isn’t a popular holiday amongst most Black American... more

14 Jul 2022

29 MINS

29:12

14 Jul 2022


#60

Dissecting the Climate Crisis With Tracey Lewis

Fun fact: the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit ... more

06 May 2022

44 MINS

44:11

06 May 2022


#59

Exploring the "Poverty Draft"

The Pentagon spends over $2.5 billion annually to target low-income students with various ... more

21 Feb 2022

20 MINS

20:48

21 Feb 2022


#58

On Mental Healthcare: Accessible to Black Americans?

Black Americans often express their psychological issues through somatic complaints. But d... more

12 Feb 2022

39 MINS

39:54

12 Feb 2022


#57

Is Childhood Disappearing?

In the 1980s, Lip Smacker’s flavored lip balms were advertised to adult women. Now, the br... more

02 Feb 2022

29 MINS

29:53

02 Feb 2022


#56

Exploring Flaws of the Education System with Nick Sortal

Most students know that American teachers’ salaries are too low, and that public schools’ ... more

16 Jan 2022

35 MINS

35:29

16 Jan 2022


#55

Fighting Sexism: One Video Game at a Time?

At Google, women account for a mere 17% of tech-related employment. Ever thought of how th... more

09 Jan 2022

25 MINS

25:04

09 Jan 2022


#54

On American Prisons: Preparing Inmates to Fail?

Given that the American criminal justice system holds over 2.3 million people, the existen... more

01 Jan 2022

31 MINS

31:46

01 Jan 2022


#53

Are Consumer Holidays Sustainable?

I think that Santa could benefit from a lesson or two on sustainability. I mean, the holid... more

23 Dec 2021

24 MINS

24:35

23 Dec 2021


#52

Is the Music Industry Limiting Black Artists?

Remember when Tyler, the Creator’s 2019 alternative album, Igor, was nominated for a Gramm... more

11 Dec 2021

24 MINS

24:25

11 Dec 2021


#51

Are Influencers Actually Influential?

While most people can’t imagine a world where Addison Rae’s brand deals wouldn't be plaste... more

01 Dec 2021

24 MINS

24:49

01 Dec 2021


#50

Did Censorship Ruin Halloween?

Halloween: a holiday full of fun, treats, and culturally insensitive costumes. But are int... more

03 Nov 2021

22 MINS

22:48

03 Nov 2021


#49

Is Technology Racist?

Okay, maybe your laptop isn’t yelling racial slurs. But racism can still be encoded into t... more

11 Oct 2021

26 MINS

26:07

11 Oct 2021


#48

On School Dress Code: Prioritizing the Wrong Things?

Seriously, students’ spaghetti straps may be more heavily patrolled than the interior of a... more

13 Sep 2021

22 MINS

22:39

13 Sep 2021


#47

Should Billionaires Exist?

Yeah, a billion dollars is a lot of money. But given that its vastness is incomprehensible... more

23 Aug 2021

31 MINS

31:38

23 Aug 2021


#46

Mind Over Matter, or Matter Over Mind?

Following Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental he... more

10 Aug 2021

20 MINS

20:58

10 Aug 2021


#45

Are Students Falling Down the Summer Slide?

While it sounds like a tourist attraction at a Floridian water park, the ‘summer slide’ is... more

19 Jul 2021

20 MINS

20:49

19 Jul 2021


#44

Critical Race Theory: The New Curricula

No, Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not ‘Anti-American.’ But what would its implementation i... more

11 Jul 2021

22 MINS

22:02

11 Jul 2021


#43

The Perils of 'Rainbow-Washing'

Following the commencement of pride month, a slew of large corporations are now closing sa... more

01 Jul 2021

40 MINS

40:40

01 Jul 2021


#42

The Pink Tax: Gender Discrimination?

Ah, yes. The convenience of gendered hygiene products: pink razors for women, and blue raz... more

19 Jun 2021

19 MINS

19:14

19 Jun 2021


#41

The World of Luxury & Respectability Politics

Believe it or not, a Louis Vuitton purse will be responsible for the downfall of society. ... more

12 Jun 2021

18 MINS

18:18

12 Jun 2021