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Political Paradox and Prerequisites of the American Dream: Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi

In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks to Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi, a biracial scholar and professor at the Iliff School of Theology. They explore the American dream through the lens of personal experiences and the stories of ancestors, especially focusing on the immigrant journey.

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Dec. 21, 2023

Political Paradox and Prerequisites of the American Dream: Dr. Kristi…

In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks to Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi, a biracial scholar and professor at the Iliff School of Theology. They explore the American dream through the lens of personal experiences and the stories of ancestors, especially focusing on …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Between Worlds: Dr. Albert Hernández on The American Dream from his C…

In this episode, Amanda Henderson interviews Dr. Albert Hernández - a Cuban-American academic with a unique perspective on the American Dream. Dr. Hernandez discusses the challenges faced by those who exist in-between cultures, feeling a lack of belonging to either.

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Dec. 7, 2023

Culture Shock and Consuming a Dream: Nga Vương-Sandoval on fleeing Vi…

In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks to Nga Vương-Sandoval, a refugee from Việt Nam and United States Refugee Advisory Board Project Manager. The conversation explores the transformation of the American Dream, immigration histories and policies, and the experiences of refugees.

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Nov. 30, 2023

BONUS Episode: LIVE! Why Ban Drag?

Last month, we had our first live audience recording of Complexified! Amanda Henderson and Lex Dunbar welcomed Denver Drag Performers Juiccy Misdemeanor and Dixie Krystals for a provocative conversation confronting the efforts across the U.S. to ban drag performances. We …

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Nov. 16, 2023

Freedom from Violence: Representative Iman Jodeh’s Palestinian-Americ…

In this episode, recorded before the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the devastating response by the Israeli Military in Gaza, Colorado State Representative Iman Jodeh shares her family story of leaving Palestine in the late 1960s seeking refuge from …

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Nov. 16, 2023

Broken Glass & Salty Tears: Rabbi Joe Black and his family story of f…

In this episode, recorded before the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the devastating response by the Israeli Military in Gaza, Rabbi Joe, from Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado, shares his family story. His father’s family fled persecution in the …

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