The Irreverent Podcast

Ever wonder why certain areas remain marginalized and in a food desert (a geographical area where nutritious food is absent)? Why are certain fundamental infrastructures for the well-being of people never addressed? These are just some of the questions for our upcoming podcast on INFRASTRUCTURAL NEGLIGENCE — the malicious and conscious withholding of addressing foundational necessities for a community to thrive, in order to keep the community impoverished.

Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing or conflict, rather than simply punishing the offender. It emphasizes healing, accountability, and the active involvement of all affected parties—especially victims, offenders, and the community.Core Principles of Restorative Justice:Repairing Harm: The primary goal is to address the harm done to victims and communities, not just to enforce laws.Inclusive Process: It brings together victims,

TOPIC 2: What is Labeling Theory? Labeling theory is a sociological theory, mainly in criminology, that suggests that individuals come to identify and behave in ways that reflect how others label them. This theory stems from a school of thought referred to as “symbolic interactionism” based on ideas from George Herbert Mead, John Dewey, W.I. Thomas, Charles Horton Cooley, and Herbert Blumer, among others.  Labeling Theory in Function (Criminology): Primary Deviance: An individual commits a deviant

Synopsis: This podcast episode will explore the relationship between personal identity and societal labels. It will delve into theories of personal identity, discussing how factors like physical body, soul, memory, and psychological continuity contribute to our sense of self. The episode will also examine the societal implications of identity, highlighting how it influences our roles, relationships, and decision-making. Additionally, it will delve into labeling theory, explaining how societal labels

Welcome to the Pilot Programming of our brand new podcast at the Mason Innovation Exchange (MIX) at George Mason University!In this pilot episode, which was originally not intended to be published as the creators were only intending it to be a private session amongst the three founders in trying to figure out how each one fits each other in terms of the different nuances of group conversation -- well, the result was a pretty engaging, if not totally hilarious session. But the obvious camaraderie and