Loud Murmurs

[Episode theme]We talk about Netflix’s “The Chair” with two female professors, about the show’s portrayal of female allyship, discrimination against faculty of color, the debate over free speech on the American campus, and why we think the show missed the mark. [Timecode]2:00 Our first impression of the show3:40 What is it like to be a mother and a college professor in the show vs IRL6:20 In just six episodes, this show attempts to capture the complexity of contemporary U.S. campus politics 10:30 Our issues: an over-simplistic portrayal of students demands, an unrealistic solution to Yaz’s stalling career 13:20 Anachronism in the plotline: some depictions are outdated18:30 Entering one room filled with whiteness — our PTSD and imposter syndrome24:45 Why is Bill the most authentic, and the fullest character in a show about Ji-yoon? Why do we keep loving and forgiving “Bills”?29:05 Ji-Yoon obsession with perfectionism and assimilation reveals our society’s double standard towards scholars of color 34:30 Ji-Yoon