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Sideways Look
by Dr. Irma
The show is about a fresh, alternative perspective with an unexpected angle on a range of subjects that covers, news, culture, and personal stories of faith.
Episodes
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Now That They’ve Won: What the 2025 Elections Really Mean
Last week, Democrats surprised a lot of people, Virginia turned blue again, New Jersey held strong, and even deep-red corners saw quiet Democratic gains. But after the celebrations fade, the real work begins. Governing is the real test. In this episode, Dr. Irma Paul takes a sideways look at the...
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The Policy Factory: How Project 2025 Became Real While No One Was Looking
While the nation obsessed over another Washington shutdown, something deeper was unfolding not a standstill, but a quiet redesign of government itself. In this episode, Dr. Paul takes a sideways look at Project 2025 a 900-page blueprint crafted to reshape nearly every major federal agency before...
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Shutdown Season: Why Congress Keeps Playing Chicken with America
Every fall, Washington gears up for a familiar kind of storm: government shutdown season. In this episode, Dr. Paul unpacks why Congress keeps driving the country to the brink and why these standoffs have become less about budgets and more about political theater. From furloughed federal workers…
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Whose Mic Is It Anyway? Free Speech
Free speech isn’t as free as it sounds. Some voices get a platform no matter how harmful, while others risk suspension, cancellation, or worse. In Episode 14 of Sideways Look, I ask: Who really gets the mic, and what does that mean for our democracy?
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Whose City Is It Anyway? When the Feds Take Over Main Street
What happens when Washington decides your city isn’t really yours anymore? In this episode of Sideways Look, Dr. Paul unpacks the growing trend of federal takeovers in America’s cities, from D.C.’s police force to National Guard deployments in Memphis and federal raids in Los Angeles. We’ll…
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AI in the Classroom: Who’s Learning, Who’s Left Behind?
On the surface, AI looks like a dream: every child with a personal tutor, a study guide, even a writing coach. But here’s the sideways look: AI in the classroom may actually deepen the very divides it promises to close. Who really benefits from AI in education and who’s left behind?
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Climate-Proof or People-Proof? The Hidden Costs of Green Gentrification
In this episode of Sideways Look, I unpack the unintended consequences of climate resilience investments. From flood barriers to green rooftops, these projects are designed to protect communities from climate change but often end up displacing the very people most vulnerable to its impacts. This...
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America’s Debt Spiral, The Crisis Nobody Is Talking About
In this eye-opening sequel to Episode 9: Burning Profits, I turn the lens inward from Brazil’s deforestation bill to America’s unraveling financial future. As the U.S. national debt soars past $35 trillion and interest payments alone outpace funding for Medicaid and education, a hidden crisis is...
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Burning Profits: How Brazil’s Amazon Bill Could Singe the American Economy
The Amazon Rainforest is often called the lungs of the planet. Still, now, a sweeping deregulation bill in Brazil threatens to turn that vital ecosystem into an open market for exploitation. In this episode of Sideways Look, l unpack how the political choices in Brazil could directly impact...
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Episode 8: Beyond Blue States: How Democrats Can Win Back the Disillusioned
In Episode 8 of Sideways Look, I take a hard, honest look at the Democratic Party’s growing disconnect from key parts of its coalition: Gen Z, Latino voters, Black men, and the working class. While mainstream media focuses on Trump’s legal drama and right-wing victories, an equally urgent story…
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Outside the Donkey and Elephant: Who Benefits from a Third Party?
Tired of choosing between two options that don’t speak foryou? In this episode of Sideways Look, we step outside the traditional red and blue lanes to ask: Who actually stands to gain if a third party rose to power in America? From disillusioned voters to powerbrokers on the sidelines, weexplore...
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The Big Beautiful Bill — What’s in It and Why We Should Care
Think of Big promises. Big spending. Big consequences. In this episode of Sideways Look, we unpack the so-called “Big Beautiful Bills” These massive legislative packages that promise to fix everything from healthcare to climate change, tax reduction, social security, and much, much more. But who...
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Beyond the Sirens — Who Really Gets Disaster Relief and Who Doesn’t?
When disaster strikes, help is supposed to follow — but who actually receives it, and who gets left behind? In this episode of Sideways Look, I uncover the hidden inequities in disaster relief systems. From FEMA’s complex paperwork to the racial wealth gap in rebuilding funds, we explore the...
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Banned But still here - The Quiet battle over book access
While headlines focus on book bans, a quieter story unfolds beneath the surface: students swapping QR-code zines, underground pop-up libraries in school bathrooms, and librarians using encrypted lending apps. In this episode of Sideways Look, we investigate how grassroots networks are resisting...
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Affordable for Whom? The Truth Behind Housing Policy Promises
In this episode of Sideways Look, I takes a deep dive into the concept of "affordable housing" a term that’s often used in political speeches and campaign promises but rarely defined clearly. I examines the true meaning of affordability, the impact of zoning laws, and how racial and economic...
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Who Truly Benefits from Deportation- and at What cost?
In this eye-opening episode of Sideways Look, I dig into the billion-dollar machinery behind America’s deportation system. Who’s profiting? Who’s paying the price? And how does this all affect our economy, labor force, and communities? From private prison profits to the invisible labor of...
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“Should All Immigrants Be Deported?”
Our first episode is about ICE raids that has created deep divide within our community, for many immigrant’s families who had once fled their countries looking for a better life and now no longer feel safe because they are undocumented and considered criminals even though they have not committed...
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How many episodes does Sideways Look have?
Sideways Look currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Sideways Look about?
The show is about a fresh, alternative perspective with an unexpected angle on a range of subjects that covers, news, culture, and personal stories of faith.
How often does Sideways Look release new episodes?
Sideways Look has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Sideways Look?
Sideways Look is created and hosted by Dr. Irma.
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