As advancements in space travel increase so do the possibilities for humans to colonize other planets. However, what aspects of our socio-political infrastructures will humans bring into space, and how will race, class and power be stratified?

Drumbeat Radio - Dark (Skinned) Matter

Jul 21st, 2019

Colonizing Mars is one thing, but what about the socio-political issues we face here on Earth? NASA Aerodynamicist N.A. Ratanayake discusses space exploration alongside our conversation about climate change research happening in the Arctic,

Drumbeat Radio June's Abridged Episode

Jun 25th, 2019

DJ Michael Fanon, a.k.a. Michael X, a.k.a The Light-Skinned T’Challa, and Hassan weave a conversation around June’s Pride Celebrations, the etymology of the word pride, and some of the history behind the movement. Educator Asil Yassine joins us

Drumbeat Radio

May 29th, 2019

Drumbeat Radio airs every Sunday from 6am-noon. Arjun’s Arrow provides a podcasting platform for Drumbeat Episodes to a shorter more digestible size.

Kammatipaadam...Not a Real Village but a Reel Village

Jun 14th, 2018

Photography courtesy of Miles Trevelyan-Johnson

Shaun Romy - Kammatipaadam

Jun 14th, 2018

Actress Shaun Romy discusses the implications behind urbanization in rural South India, using her recent film Kammatipaadam as a lens. Listen carefully for hints about her upcoming film with a LEGENDARY actor.....(it's a secret)

Malcolm, Martin, Medgar

Apr 14th, 2018 16m

Check back with Arjun's Arrow on information about the play and upcoming showings in your area.

Alternative Medicine, Ayurveda and Cannabis

Feb 26th, 2018 15m 24s

Medicine has changed, technology and productivity have been major contributing factors to the changes. However, the feasibility of over diagnosis, over prescription and over addiction in the United States, where three out of five American Adult

Red Soil Through Our Finger

Jun 13th, 2017 24m 26s

Explore our stellar neighborhood as Aerospace Research Engineer Nalin A. Ratnayake discusses his new book Red Soil Through Our Fingers, and the implications behind surviving and thriving in the farther reaches of space.