Welcome to this short introductory episode of Reeducate With Me, with your host, Amanda. 

I tell you a little bit about myself, my reasons for making this podcast, what 'reeducation' is, and how we can learn more about the world and maybe even understand it, by figuring it out together. 

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In the first official episode of the Reeducate With Me podcast, I attempt to explain how the UK’s parliamentary process works, while tackling why we don’t have a written constitution in our country. I hope you enjoy and find it useful!  Highlights include me getting angry about the House of Lords, geeking out on India’s constitution, and going off about the parliamentary mace.

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In this episode I endeavour to uncover the origins of religion's historically oppressive regime, how it has perpetuated sexism and other inequalities, and stress the importance of intersectionality. I also think about how we can reframe religion as part of liberation rather than oppression.

CW: This episode contains reference to the sexual violence experienced by black women during slavery.

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In this episode I assess how well the mainstream media is doing at fulfilling its roles and responsibilities to the people of the UK (spoiler: not very). From The S*n’s reporting on the Hillsborough disaster to the demonisation of refugees in the media in general, the media doesn’t report accurately or represent the demographic it is supposed to, and change is needed to combat this. 

Useful links from the episode: 

• Rupert Murdoch Documentary on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000kxvz
• Read about THAT Katie Hopkins article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/apr/19/katie-hopkins-migrants-vermin-darkest-history-drownings
• XR North open letter and fundraiser for arrestees: https://xrnorth.org  

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This episode is about the education system in the UK, focusing on the class divide between independent and state schools, how austerity has worsened this, and also exploring how the national curriculum needs to change. 

Useful links from the episode: 

- School Cuts organisation: https://schoolcuts.org.uk/story/funding-crisis-explained/
- The Black Curriculum: https://theblackcurriculum.com or find them on social media @theblackcurriculum
- Learn about Critical Race Theory via ‘The History Hotline’: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GavSibsENENOjVulvr5IT
- The School That Tried to End Racism: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-school-that-tried-to-end-racism/on-demand/67448-001

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This week I speak about the corrupt police force in the UK, from institutional racism to over-policing of protest groups, the police have shown that they cannot keep our communities safe, but only put them in more danger. How can we change this? 

 CW: Detailed discussion of police violence against marginalised communities

 Do more than listen: 

-Marcia Rigg speech (18.57-38.50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUy-1a5KXzQ
-Marcia Rigg quote source: https://twitter.com/itvlondon/status/1101553942498930688?lang=en
-Watch ‘Mangrove’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08vy19b
-Info about police’s racial discrimination: https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/sites/crimeandjustice.org.uk/files/09627251.2012.671003.pdf
-Gus John’s analysis of racial awareness training: https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/resources/20-years-after-macpherson-what-has-changed
-Police reform:  https://novaramedia.com/2020/06/13/would-defund-the-police-work-in-the-uk/

 
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In this episode I explain how the criminal justice system in the UK works, discuss the major problems in the prison system here and think about the different ways we can reform it, including abolition. 

Useful links and resources:
Process of CJS: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Criminal-Justice-System-simplified.pdf
Lily Robinson Hill CJS series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVO-ftFKH8M
UK Prison Crisis: https://rusi.org/commentary/england-and-wales’-prison-system-crisis
Incarcerated Workers Organising Committee: https://iwoc.iww.org.uk/myths-about-prison-labour/
The Lammy Review (2017): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/643001/lammy-review-final-report.pdf
Angela Davis, Are Prisons Obsolete?
Abolitionist Futures: https://abolitionistfutures.com/history-of-uk-prison-abolition

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Happy New Year! I thought we’d start with a short but serious episode about the NHS, how healthcare links to the climate crisis and also racial and class inequality. It’s a bit heavy so do feel free to listen only if you’re in the right place to do so! 

Useful links and resources:
-Rudolph Klein, 'Why Britain's Conservatives Support a Socialist Healthcare System'
-Ted Talk by Allyson Pollock on NHS privatisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz5dl9fhj7o 
-About outsourcing: https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h875 
-Leah Thomas on Environmental Racism: https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a33905037/i-cant-breathe-police-brutality-covid-19-climate-crisis/
-The YIKES Podcast - Climate Change is a Health Issue: https://shows.acast.com/theyikespodcast/episodes/episode-14-climate-change-is-a-health-issue
-The Lancet on the Climate: https://www.thelancet.com/countdown-health-climate?utm_campaign=tlclimate19
-Zurich on Pandemics & Climate: https://www.zurich.com/en/media/magazine/2020/could-climate-change-unleash-the-next-pandemic
-The Ella Roberta Family Foundation: http://ellaroberta.org/ella-roberta-family-foundation/

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