Episode 145: Racial Capitalism & COVID-19
For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss health inequity within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are joined by Dr. Whitney Laster Pirtle, an assistant professor of Sociology at UC Merced. During the conversation, they discuss misconceptions about health issues in the Black community (36:00), the role of racial capitalism in shaping health outcomes (38:13), and other mechanisms behind COVID-19 disparities (40:13). Dr. Pirtle also shares her thoughts on the governmental response to COVID-19 (47:00), provides insight into the role of mistrust in shaping Black participation in COVID-19 vaccine trials (50:33), and makes the case for structural—rather than individual—solutions to improving health outcomes within marginalized communities (56:25).
Other Topics Include
00:30 - Catch Up with Tyrell and Daphne
05:05 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News
28:08 - Introduction of the Topic
30:55 - Learn More About Dr. Whitney Laster Pirtle
48:50 - Defining Racial Capitalism
1:0015 - Universal Healthcare as a Structural Solution
1:05:40 - Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview
Resources
Dr. Whitney Laster Pirtle website - https://herutech.com/whitneylpirtle/?page_id=7
Dr. Whitney Laster Pirtle Twitter - @thePhDandMe
Feds bust alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor-fbi-kidnapping-plot/
Michigan Sheriff Suggests Men Charged with Governor's Attempted Kidnapping Could Have Been Planning a Citizen's Arrest Instead - https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-sheriff-suggests-men-charged-governors-attempted-kidnapping-could-have-been-planning-1537956
Sheriff From Michigan Defends Men Charged in Attempted Governor Kidnapping - https://www.complex.com/life/2020/10/sheriff-michigan-defends-men-charged-attempted-governor-kidnapping
Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting - https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/520306-democrats-surge-past-republicans-in-early-voting
2 Students, Teacher Tested Positive At School Attended By Amy Coney Barrett’s Children - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-positive-tests-at-school-for-amy-coney-barretts-kids_n_5f823a59c5b6e6d033a34d94
