Introducing Worth Noting

Full Episode description

Introducing our newest podcast: Worth Noting! Hosted by Matthew Winner, join in each week for a look at what’s going on in the world and how it impacts you and others.

A Kids Podcast About Current Events. We know the news can be heavy. World events can be confusing. But no one should miss out on history as it’s being made. It’s not always easy to know how to talk about what’s going on in the world or even to know where to start. Join us each week for a look at what’s going on in the world and how it impacts you and others. From scientific breakthroughs to historic achievements. From political upheaval to social justice. It’s all worth noting.

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Links:

Change the Mascot (accessed August 23, 2021)

Twitter thread from @ChangeDCMascot (accessed August 23, 2021)

Sources consulted:

“Study finds only harmful effects from Native-themed mascots“ (Indian Country Today, June 15, 2020)

“Mascots honor an Indian who never was“ (Indian Country Today, July 13, 2020)

“Cleveland’s baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians” (Indian Country Today, July 23, 2021)

“Cleveland Indians and 14 Other Sports Teams That Dumped Racist Names and Mascots (Photos)“ (The Wrap, July 23, 2021)

“The long road to a reckoning on racist team names” (Vox, July 28, 2021)