3 chapters across the catalog
Lauren Whitehurst, a professor at the University of Kentucky, introduced the concept of "sleep equity," arguing that a lack of access to restorative sleep is a systemic issue affecting minority communities. The research suggests that shift work and socioeconomic factors disproportionately impact BIPOC individuals, leading to long-term health disparities.
University of Kentucky Hunger Strike for Food Security
Students at the University of Kentucky ended a hunger strike after the administration agreed to create a "basic needs center" for food-insecure students. The protest also secured demands for increased diversity and the removal of a controversial campus mural. The irony of a hunger strike to demand food is highlighted as a sign of modern campus immaturity.
Military Training in Kentucky, Football Game Propagandism
The militarization of American culture is discussed through two examples: a 101st Airborne training mission conducted on private farmland in Kentucky and a live swearing-in ceremony for new recruits during a University of California football game. The hosts criticize these events as propagandistic displays designed to "wow the locals" and normalize military presence in civilian life.
