Conversation Nation
From Hair to the Environment, From AA to GME
In Season 2 of Michigan Voices we not only speak, but we learn to listen. Conversation Nation is a series of episodes with a social justice lens that showcase our desire to learn from each other and explore issues. We learn about each other’s backgrounds and, through this, we learn so much more; be it about water, hometown Black Lives Matter protests, hair, economics, important coursework, housing crises, influencer culture, indigenous rights, the environment or mental health resources.
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About Us
Welcome to Season 2 of Michigan Voices: Conversation Nation. This season, we’ll be hearing stories from members of the University of Michigan community, the issues that matter to them, and why.
We’re taking a look at some of the most relevant issues and topics in our society today through the lens of Michigan students. Tackling everything from influencers to the climate crisis, this season aims to explore how close to home these nationwide issues hit.
Every episode is created and produced by Michigan students for Michigan students–and anyone looking for a little perspective.
Thanks for checking us out and we hope you enjoy.
Michigan Voices Season Two Episodes: coming soon
- S2E0: Conversation Nation
Trailer High Points Episode teasers: What’s to come in Season Two Hail to the Victors theme, with Brad Gurwin, Pianist and Stone Zhang, videographer. Credits Mia McCrumb produced Season Two’s Episode 0, as well as Episode 6 United We Stand. Michigan Voices, Conversation Nation Season Two logo by Sarah O’Donnell. Sarah also produced Episode 2… Read more: S2E0: Conversation Nation - S2E1: Pop or Soda?
Despite being from very different hometowns, Elyssa and Maddie’s lives have crossed paths and led them to similar places at University of Michigan. In this episode, the two graduating seniors discuss the differences between their lives prior to UM and explore some difficult pressing topics. What you’ll hear in this episode “E” and Maddie first… Read more: S2E1: Pop or Soda? - S2E2: Hair To Be Different
Hair To Be Different dives into the topic of hair and social justice. In this episode, we sit down and talk to the president of Curl Talk Kai Dotson to learn about the student organization she runs at the University of Michigan. Kai takes us back to her experiences growing up straightening her curly hair… Read more: S2E2: Hair To Be Different - S2E3: Under the Influence
Influencers have power in 2021. That’s a fact. They dictate what we wear, read, donate,and consume. On this episode of Michigan Voices, we explore the intricacies of microinfluencing, and what it means to partner with brands. We then dive into the public relationsside of influencing and hear about what’s really happening behind the scenes. Finally,… Read more: S2E3: Under the Influence - S2E4: GameStocks
Most people are aware that some crazy stuff happened involving GameStop, reddit and hedge funds in early 2021. But the stock market is made to be intentionally complicated and confusing, after all wall street doesn’t like sharing. So in this episode of Michigan Voices, I’ll be explaining exactly what happened with GameStop and Wall Street,… Read more: S2E4: GameStocks - S2E5: Dialogue It Out
In this episode Hope speaks with several people involved in the intergroup dialogue class on campus. She interviews a Ross professor, intergroup dialogue facilitator, intergroup dialogue participant, as well as sharing her own experience with the class. She ends with describing action steps and how the course has come full circle in her life. What… Read more: S2E5: Dialogue It Out - S2E6: United We Stand
The land that the University of Michigan sits on was a part of the largest Indigenous treaty ever signed by the US Government. Now? Indigenous representation is still at all time lows within higher education. In a conversation with Samara Tobey, we find out how the Indigenous student body is seeking social justice. What you’ll… Read more: S2E6: United We Stand - S2E7: Do You See Us?
In this episode, I sat down with Lindsay Calka to discuss the affordable housing crisis in Ann Arbor, as well as what has brought us to this point, and what the city needs to do to help. We discussed the history of housing in Ann Arbor, the negative effects that the University of Michigan has… Read more: S2E7: Do You See Us? - S2E8: Gaining Ground
In this episode Jon speaks with Sarah Pinter, an environmental advocate who formerly worked for the EPA and now works with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Listen as they cover a variety of topics including climate change, policy making, CO2 emissions, and most importantly how you can make a positive impact on the world… Read more: S2E8: Gaining Ground - S2E9: Lead Astray
In the penultimate episode of Michigan Voices Season Two, Julia Peck and Noah Pinter explore a research project predicting lead contamination in water sources across the state of Michigan and discuss legislation handling lead testing in Michigan, as well as the entire United States. What you’ll hear in this episode Lead contaminants are a known… Read more: S2E9: Lead Astray - S2E10: Beyond the Screen
To end Season 2 of Michigan Voices, Brandon talks with licensed and clinical psychologist, Joseph Lempicki, and they explore the current state of mental health services, while discussing the future of mental healthcare in a post-pandemic world. What you’ll hear in this episode Anxiety and depression disorders have been on the rise since the start… Read more: S2E10: Beyond the Screen
