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Different Matters highlights and amplifies underrepresented voices on Cal Poly’s campus and within the greater San Luis Obispo community by sharing the deeply personal stories of it’s guests and highlighting the incredible activist work they are doing. read less
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Where Drag Performers Matter
5d ago
Where Drag Performers Matter
Where Different Matters is back with a vulnerable and educational conversation with two member of Cal Poly's Drag Club.You can find Dirt on Instagram @oatmilkjuulpod and Winnie Hartwood on Instagram @winniehartwood.Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts, articles, and music.This episode was produced by Kate Hernandez, Amy Contreras, and Sophia Martino.
Where Drag Performers Matter
5d ago
Where Drag Performers Matter
Where Different Matters is back with a vulnerable and educational conversation with two member of Cal Poly's Drag Club.You can find Dirt on Instagram @oatmilkjuulpod and Winnie Hartwood on Instagram @winniehartwood.Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts, articles, and music.This episode was produced by Kate Hernandez, Amy Contreras, and Sophia Martino.
Where Mental Health Matters
29-04-2022
Where Mental Health Matters
Michelle Vu, president of the Psychology club on campus, sits down with Different Matters in this episode to talk about mental health on campus and at home. Michelle opens up about her own struggles with mental health, the disconnect between her culture and mental illness, and the detrimental effects of Cal Poly’s "grind" mindset. Tune in to hear how Michelle has learned to balance the stress of college with taking the time to unwind and stay healthy.Produced by:Cassandra DuarteWith help from:Sean FitzgeraldInterview by:Jacqueline Wong
Where Stories Matter
19-04-2022
Where Stories Matter
One of our producers, Erin, interviews a team member of the Instagram account @shadesofcalpoly. This Instagram account is dedicated to "shining light on the discrimination that lurks in the shadows and is dismissed in the open at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo". Listen to their conversation on this third episode of the KCPR student-produced podcast: Different Matters.Produced by:Sarah RauhWith help from:Sean FitzgeraldInterview by:Erin Grastly
Where Community Matters
12-04-2022
Where Community Matters
In this episode, Cameryn interviews San Luis Obispo local activist and community change maker Rita Casaverde. Rita shares her story as an immigrant, and how that has pushed her to advocate for many others today. As an activist, Rita has been involved in many local organizations and shares her experience starting one, UndocuSupport. Listen to Rita share her story and lived experiences, as well as how that ties into her love of gardening and music.Produced by:Cameryn Oakes
Where Representation Matters
05-04-2022
Where Representation Matters
In this episode, Rachel interviewed Professor Ramón Esquivel and Professor Hala Baki - two professors of color in the Theatre department at Cal Poly. They discussed inclusion, or lack-thereof, in the institution of theatre and how it affects their work at Cal Poly. They both engage in a wealth of activism-related activities, including the discussion of a film that Professor Baki helped hold and a Teach-In session that Professor Esquivel led. They also gave insight into how we can change the culture of racial discrimination in artistic spaces. This is a discussion that is revealing of the state of theatre today, as well as the way underrepresented groups are treated in the greater San Luis Obispo community.Produced by:Rachel Kupfer-WeinsteinWith help from:Sam Kohn
Welcome to Different Matters
15-02-2022
Welcome to Different Matters
Welcome to Different Matters. Check us out at kcpr.org/listen/podcasts, and follow us on all socials @kcpr913 and on Instagram @kcprpodcasts to get the latest on our podcast updates. Produced by: Sarah Rauh