In this episode, we discuss the idea of social constructs, and deconstruct (ha) what that actually means when we talk about things like race and gender, and how the two topics are linked.

Articles discussed this month are:
"Biological reality’: What genetics has taught us about race"
"The Social Construction of Sex" 

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

In this episode, we discuss some statistics that show just how serious Islamophobia is in the UK, and explore the context and effects of that. This episode is quite heavy, with references to hate crime.

Articles discussed this month are:
'Anti-Muslim hate at record level in UK, report says'
'Poll suggests growing fear among Muslim women in the UK'

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

We've all heard the idea that stereotypes can be positive, but is that really true? Join us this month where we pull apart what makes stereotyping harmful, and whether it can ever be done in a helpful, positive way!

Articles discussed this month are:
'Strong Black Woman, Smart Asian Man: The Downside to Positive Stereotypes'
'Positive Age Stereotypes Improve Recovery Among the Elderly'

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

Help us unpack some of the reasons we don't see as much LGBTQ+ representation in sports, and what's being done to encourage more!

The articles we discuss are:
'Olympic boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over male chromosomes claims'
'Premier League and clubs highlight commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion'

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

We're truly opening a can of worms in today's discussion on social media, and how that fits (or doesn't) into the world of D&I.

The articles we discuss are:
'Everything Meta has changed in the last week in its shift to the right'
'Australia passes social media ban for children under 16'

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

In this month's episode, we take a closer look at physical disability. We unleash all cynicism, and talk about whether true inclusion is actually possible in such a diverse world with so many potentially conflicting characteristics.

The articles discussed are:
‘Refused service yet again with my guide dog – I'm done speaking out’
Hiring discrimination study from Cardiff University

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry take on politics, and how we approach ideas of diversity and inclusion being politicised. It's a big, heavy topic and we bring up some potentially sensitive points, so please take care of yourselves when listening.

The articles we use are:
'This is one thing Marc Andreessen says you shouldn’t do at work'
''We don’t have a political button we can flick on and off’: Business leaders rally behind maintaining open dialogue at work for DEI progress.'

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

It's 2025 and we're back with Season 2 of D&I Digest!

This month, we're doing some reflection of last year and looking forward to future episodes. Join us for a bit of a behind-the-scenes episode!

If you have a question for us, or any thoughts on the episode, then you can submit it through this form.

Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

Join Teagan and Henry for the the final episode of Season 1! We're talking about how we can make the festive season as inclusive as possible, and why some people don't like that.

You can read the articles here:
M&S Christmas ad sparks 'go woke, go broke' cries from trolls
Target Sparks Conservative Outrage Over 'Woke' Christmas Ornaments

Our D&I Spotlight this month is Alexei Sayle, and you can find him everywhere - YouTube is where I first came across him.

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

This episode, we're talking about something often not mentioned in D&I spaces, and that's the involvement of cisgender, straight, White men, and how it feels to talk about inclusion without involving a huge demographic.

You can read the two articles here:
Does D&I ignore white men, and what can we do about it?
White men who experience workplace harassment become allies of diversity efforts.

Our D&I Spotlight this month is Daniele Fiandaca (I hope we've pronounced your name right, Daniele, and sorry if we haven't!) You can find him on LinkedIn here.

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

It's Black History Month! Join Teagan and Henry as they discuss UK news, pay gaps, and racism in the UK.

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
Racism is ‘commonplace’ in UK journalism with more senior Black staff needed across industry, report warns.
Labour pledges full equal pay rights for ethnic minorities

Our D&I Spotlight this month is Nadine White.

Some extra resources for this month are:
Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Natives, by Akala
How to be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Joyful Rebellion - a docuseries about Black men smiling :)

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry talk about Michael Young's take on 'The Myth of Meritocracy' and whether diversity targets in recruitment are helpful.

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
MI6 hits the airwaves to boost ethnic diversity in recruitment
The Myth of Meritocracy: who really gets what they deserve?

Our D&I Spotlight this month is Michael Young of the second article.

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this episode of D&I Digest, we're having a very enthusiastic conversation about the generational divide! Tune into two millennials talking about how much of this is myth, how much is fact, and how it impacts us in the workplace as well as in daily lives.

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
‘Is there a ‘generational war’ playing out in workplaces?’
'This is the real cause of generational conflict at work, according to science.'

Bobby Duffy, author of 'The Generation Myth' and many other books is our Spotlight for this month.

If you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might even hear us answer in a future episode!

Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this episode of D&I Digest, we're looking at Artificial Intelligence and discussing some of the ideas that it's racist. (Note: this episode contains references to suicide)

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
'AI can be racist, sexist, and creepy. What should we do about it?'
'Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal.'

Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam is our Spotlight this episode for all the great work he's done around diversifying AI.

If you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might even hear us answer in a future episode!

Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

Happy Pride Month! In this episode of D&I Digest, we're asking why organisations are so keen to get behind allyship, and how they can do that.

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
Aldi Rolls Out Allyship Training For All UK Managers
Record-Breaking Number of Businesses Showing Real LGBTQ+ Allyship, Figures Show

If you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might even hear us answer in a future episode!

Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals 

In this episode of D&I Digest, we talk about the idea of "safe spaces," including what makes a genuinely safe space, and where they work well (or don't!)

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
Bank Manager Was Unfairly Sacked After Using the N-word During a Racism Training Session
Creating a Safe Space for Difficult Conversations

Our D&I Spotlight this month is Eileen Babbitt, who is mentioned in the second article.

If you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might even hear us answer in a future episode!

Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this episode of D&I Digest, Henry and Teagan are joined by special guest Nadine for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

You can read and watch the two articles we discuss here:
Why people are turning to social media for ADHD and autism 'diagnosis'
Why Has There Been a Rise in Autism and ADHD Diagnoses?

Our D&I Spotlights this month are both Instagram accounts. Molly Brooks-Dridge (@mollys_adhd_mayhem) and Lou (@neurodivergent_lou)

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

In this second episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry are discussing LGBT+ History Month.

You can read the two articles we discuss here:
England To End LBQ+ Discrimination in Access to Fertility Services
Every Hospital System Needs an LGBTQ Health Director

Our D&I Spotlights this month are here:
Yasmin Benoit, asexual activist and model or @TheYasminBenoit on Instagram
Queer Diagnosis' website is not currently working, however, you can still hear all the wonderful things they have to say on their podcast!

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Music used is:
Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals

Welcome to our first episode of D&I Digest! This week, we'll be introducing diversity and inclusion as well as talking about what it means to be 'woke'.

You can read the two articles we'll be discussing here:
Four in five people in the UK believe in being ‘woke’ to race and social justice | Society | The Guardian
Woke: Compliment or criticism, it is now fuelling the culture wars - BBC News

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Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
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