Podcasts as Spaces for Intersectional Dialogue

Curating New Literacies through Anti-Racist and Decolonial Praxis

Bibliographic Data

ID11230267
AuthorsBeau Shaniuk (Kent State University, OH, USA), Shemariah J Arki (Kent State University, OH, USA), Ashley E Nickels (0000-0002-5183-246X, Kent State University, OH, USA, corresponding author), Casey Boyd-Swan (0000-0003-3869-5648, Kent State University, OH, USA)
Year2026
Volume50
Issue1
Pages50-75
Publication date2026-02-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHumanity & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0160-5976 • E-ISSN: 2372-9708
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/01605976251403526
OpenAlexW7117363209
LanguageEN
References cited30

This study delves into the burgeoning realm of podcasts as transformative spaces for social justice and new literacies. With the global surge in podcast consumption, their potential to influence social actors and communities is apparent. Focusing on the Growing Democracy Podcast, we employ Critical Discourse Analysis to find how podcasts foster storytelling, truth-telling, and meaning-making, while also reframing history and constructing intersectional solidarity. Drawing from data encompassing 18 hours of podcast episodes, we explore the role of podcasts in shaping new literacies and challenging traditional epistemologies. By highlighting the democratizing nature of podcasting, we illuminate its capacity to amplify marginalized voices and cultivate dialogue across diverse identities. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how podcasts shape knowledge production and dissemination in the digital age, expanding the discourse on media’s role in social justice and equity

Cognitive reframing · Democracy · Economic Justice · Intersectionality · Praxis · Realm · Social justice · Social media · Transformative learning · Innovations in Educational Methods · Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media · Social Media in Health Education

Tools

Open DOI