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Emma Frattasio

Emma Frattasio is a U2 student currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and International Development. Originally from Los Angeles, she specializes in North American politics, with a focus on social movements and collective action. She enjoys listening to true crime podcasts at double speed.

Review Radio: ‘They Want Our Rhythm, Not Our Blues’

Emma Frattasio Mar 30, 2021

Host Emma Frattasio sits down with Social Media Director Natasha Forsythe, Editor Teresa Tolo, and Adrian Iraheta to explore the relationship between Black history and the evolution of mainstream music from the 20th century until the…
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All Quiet in the ‘West’ Wing

Emma Frattasio Jul 16, 2020

Kanye’s ability to turn national attention towards himself — and away from COVID-19 and ongoing protests — is exactly the type of presidential behaviour Americans have come to expect under Trump. However, the impulse to claim unwarranted…
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US Elections Podcast Series: A False Start in Iowa

Emma Frattasio Feb 8, 2020

After a year of anticipation, the American Democratic Primaries are off to a rocky start in Iowa. MIR Staff Writer Max Clark and Editor Emma Frattasio sit down to discuss the results of the debacle in Iowa and speculate what the chaos…
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California’s Answer to Homelessness: Not in My Backyard

Emma Frattasio Jan 17, 2020

Failure to broaden the discourse of urban planning beyond the backyards of homeowners and renters contributes to public policy that overlooks individuals experiencing homelessness. As a result, thousands of Californians have no choice but…
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Sharing, Caring, and Praying For Sudan in the Twitter Age

Emma Frattasio Jul 17, 2019

Although Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter provided a global audience for the people of Sudan, this did not translate to a rise in direct engagement. Rather, online campaigns opened the floodgates for fraudulent aid accounts, misinformation,…
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Democrats at the Dinner Table: Responding to Ilhan Omar’s Israel Comments

Emma Frattasio Apr 9, 2019

On the surface, the Ilhan Omar controversy is a struggle for religious tolerance in American politics. However, widespread criticism of Omar overlooks a deeper issue that is currently plaguing the Democratic Party and American foreign…
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“Stop Doing Things Badly”: Los Angeles Teachers Face Off Against School Board for Better Working…

Emma Frattasio Feb 19, 2019

Amid political efforts to charterize public education, students and teachers in LA are deprived of basic resources needed for their safety, wellbeing, and success. In response to the school board’s failure to meet these needs, over 32,000…
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