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Many Notable Things is a podcast for deep thinkers who enjoy reflective takes on history, society and culture. Through a sociological lens, host Kadine Ferguson explores notable themes, events, and experiences (past and present) that shape how we understand the world and ourselves. Whether it's women at the Olympics or the quiet politics of everyday life, each episode invites you to listen, reflect, and rethink what matters.
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every 21 days
Average audio length:
12 minutes
English
United States
12 episodes
since July 17, 2024
episodic
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In this episode, we explore how everyday conflicts reproduce the past, and how acts of resistance challenge us to rewrite the story of who we ar e now.
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Why do some stories get remembered while others disappear? This episode unpacks the politics of erasure, collective memory, and resistance.
What is history, really? With the Smithsonian Institution (USA) being ordered to review and update their exhibits before the country’s 250th birthday by the White House, in this first episode of The Sociology of History three-part series, the idea of history as a story shaped by power, perspective,…
In this final episode of the Jamaican Identity and Culture series, "Preserving Patwa" explores how Jamaica's indigenous language lives on through the everyday. From the names of local dishes and restaurants to the words we choose when we speak, this episode emphasizes that Patwa should be…
In this episode, we explore how Jamaican patwa has gone global through reggae and dancehall festivals, major film productions like Bob Marley: One Love and social media.
Patwa’s journey from its roots in slavery and colonialism to its place as both a tool of survival and a symbol of resistance is explored in this opening episode of our three-part series on Jamaican Identity and Culture. With personal reflection, sociological insight, and a touch of humour, it explo…
A reflection on the quiet resistance faced when your presence challenges expectations and disrupts the norm
Unpacking how people show up as curated versions of themselves and, what lies beneath the surface.
Exposing the subtle dynamics we often miss or ignore until rejection forces clarity
From Yusra Mardini, who swam for three hours while pushing a boat after fleeing war-torn Syria, to Cindy Ngamba, who left Cameroon for London because of her sexuality, this episode highlights an incredible group of elite athletes who embody the Olympic spirit.
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