RADIO RESISTANCE Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/radio-resistance RADIO RESISTANCE is a culture and arts show where we touch on a new city, country, or region each week. Throughout our journey, in each episode, we’ll share some interesting history, tell fun facts and incredible stories, chat with friends, and much much more. The common theme embedded into this radio show is you guessed it… Resistance! Our mission is to highlight stories and struggles that have taken place elsewhere to inspire all of you listening at home. © 2025 WSUM b2be3a6e-0b7c-5d26-81d0-6cd47c20fa56 no Surya Vir en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:10 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:42:18 -0600 https://radioresistance.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistor.fm/qVyP8nMyZWRO4FInKX-OhL0n453X5gDfs8BK7RFkOOk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MzQ1LzE2OTU2/Nzc2MTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg RADIO RESISTANCE https://radioresistance.transistor.fm/ episodic WSUM RADIO RESISTANCE is a culture and arts show where we touch on a new city, country, or region each week. Throughout our journey, in each episode, we’ll share some interesting history, tell fun facts and incredible stories, chat with friends, and much much more. The common theme embedded into this radio show is you guessed it… Resistance! Our mission is to highlight stories and struggles that have taken place elsewhere to inspire all of you listening at home. RADIO RESISTANCE is a culture and arts show where we touch on a new city, country, or region each week. culture, arts, international, revolution, geography, history WSUM No No Black History Month Special: The Power of Passion 4 4 Black History Month Special: The Power of Passion full 0bbbdce7-b740-4229-9d94-7ab00942bcb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9fe1999 During Black History Month, we often hear about the historic accomplishments of figures such as Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But do you know the story of the first black female medical doctor in the United States or the story of the man behind some of the most iconic photos of the civil rights movement or the story of the interracial marriage that changed precedents forever? In this episode, Surya delves into these stories and so much more!

Image Credit: Gordon Parks, Self-Portrait, 1941 – The Gordon Parks Foundation 

]]> During Black History Month, we often hear about the historic accomplishments of figures such as Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But do you know the story of the first black female medical doctor in the United States or the story of the man behind some of the most iconic photos of the civil rights movement or the story of the interracial marriage that changed precedents forever? In this episode, Surya delves into these stories and so much more!

Image Credit: Gordon Parks, Self-Portrait, 1941 – The Gordon Parks Foundation 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:06:42 -0600 WSUM WSUM 1562 During Black History Month, we often hear about the historic accomplishments of figures such as Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But do you know the story of the first black female medical doctor in the United States or the story of the man behind some of the most iconic photos of the civil rights movement or the story of the interracial marriage that changed precedents forever? In this episode, Surya delves into these stories and so much more!

Image Credit: Gordon Parks, Self-Portrait, 1941 – The Gordon Parks Foundation 

]]> culture, arts, international, revolution, geography, history No Surya Vir American Voices of Resistance 3 3 American Voices of Resistance full ea0beec9-ae15-4221-bd43-a0fb683b961c https://share.transistor.fm/s/703e6f9e This episode centers in upon American voices that have contributed towards great progress in many realms. Highlighting inspiring thinkers, artists, authors and activists, these highlights are also accompanied with interviews from the figures themselves. These voices represent multiple different communities across the United States in a multitude of disciplines.

Photo Credit: Rowland Scherman - US National Archives and Records Administration 

]]> This episode centers in upon American voices that have contributed towards great progress in many realms. Highlighting inspiring thinkers, artists, authors and activists, these highlights are also accompanied with interviews from the figures themselves. These voices represent multiple different communities across the United States in a multitude of disciplines.

Photo Credit: Rowland Scherman - US National Archives and Records Administration 

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:39:15 -0500 WSUM WSUM 2240 This episode centers in upon American voices that have contributed towards great progress in many realms. Highlighting inspiring thinkers, artists, authors and activists, these highlights are also accompanied with interviews from the figures themselves. These voices represent multiple different communities across the United States in a multitude of disciplines.

Photo Credit: Rowland Scherman - US National Archives and Records Administration 

]]> culture, arts, international, revolution, geography, history No Surya Vir TNT and the Guianas: Atlantic Indians 2 2 TNT and the Guianas: Atlantic Indians full 39acef8c-2787-46b2-bb95-b24f457f95f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1958237 In today’s episode, host Surya Vir talks about Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname. These countries are located in the northeastern shoulder of South America, north of Brazil and southeast of Venezuela. More specifically, Surya centers in upon the interesting ethnic group of Indians residing in these countries. The descendants of indentured servants brought over by the British empire in the 19th century; these Atlantic Indians or Indo-Caribbeans are a population with a rich and unique culture. During the episode, Surya also talks with Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, a Guyanese history professor at Jackson State University. Join Surya as he explores the complex history of Indians in the Caribbean.

]]> In today’s episode, host Surya Vir talks about Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname. These countries are located in the northeastern shoulder of South America, north of Brazil and southeast of Venezuela. More specifically, Surya centers in upon the interesting ethnic group of Indians residing in these countries. The descendants of indentured servants brought over by the British empire in the 19th century; these Atlantic Indians or Indo-Caribbeans are a population with a rich and unique culture. During the episode, Surya also talks with Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, a Guyanese history professor at Jackson State University. Join Surya as he explores the complex history of Indians in the Caribbean.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:12:36 -0500 WSUM WSUM 3006 In today’s episode, host Surya Vir talks about Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname. These countries are located in the northeastern shoulder of South America, north of Brazil and southeast of Venezuela. More specifically, Surya centers in upon the interesting ethnic group of Indians residing in these countries. The descendants of indentured servants brought over by the British empire in the 19th century; these Atlantic Indians or Indo-Caribbeans are a population with a rich and unique culture. During the episode, Surya also talks with Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, a Guyanese history professor at Jackson State University. Join Surya as he explores the complex history of Indians in the Caribbean.

]]> culture, arts, international, revolution, geography, history No Surya Vir Chile and the other 9/11 1 1 Chile and the other 9/11 full 36e0638b-def3-4104-bb5f-2de332907a33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4119fc6d In today's episode, host Surya Vir talks about Chile and more specifically, the fall of democracy and the rise of fascism that took place in the '70s. This dictatorship took power on September 11th, 1973, and yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of this event. During this episode, Surya talks with Carolina Espinoza, an expert on Chilean affairs to get her perspectives on the history of the event along with its ramifications.

Photo Credit: John M. Hall

]]> In today's episode, host Surya Vir talks about Chile and more specifically, the fall of democracy and the rise of fascism that took place in the '70s. This dictatorship took power on September 11th, 1973, and yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of this event. During this episode, Surya talks with Carolina Espinoza, an expert on Chilean affairs to get her perspectives on the history of the event along with its ramifications.

Photo Credit: John M. Hall

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:16:58 -0500 WSUM WSUM 2624 In today's episode, host Surya Vir talks about Chile and more specifically, the fall of democracy and the rise of fascism that took place in the '70s. This dictatorship took power on September 11th, 1973, and yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of this event. During this episode, Surya talks with Carolina Espinoza, an expert on Chilean affairs to get her perspectives on the history of the event along with its ramifications.

Photo Credit: John M. Hall

]]> culture, arts, international, revolution, geography, history No Surya Vir