This episode of the Words of Wesleyan features Justin Peck, Associate Professor of Government, and Bryan Chong '21, government and psychology double major and student organizer.
In the first half of the episode, we hear Justin Peck read a segment of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, and talk to him about speechwriting, national politics, alternate histories, and collective responsibility.
In the second half, Bryan Chong reads an excerpt from a speech by Bernie Sanders, and we have a conversation about solidarity, organizing, theory, and struggle.
Here's what Bryan had to say about why he nominated Professor Peck: "I had the fortune of being in Professor Peck's class on the American Presidency last semester, and it was very animating the way he contextualized the development of the institution in the material conditions of the time, as well as situating the presidency in the forces of imperialism and settler colonial expansion. His interrogation of historical texts is also very multi-faceted, compelling, and insightful. I am looking forward to hearing him speak on his favorite text!"
Thanks to Bryan and Professor Peck for their appearances on this episode.
The Words of Wesleyan is produced by the Shapiro Center for Writing at Wesleyan University.
Host: Anna Tjeltveit
Creators: Anna Tjeltveit, Amy Bloom, Stephanie Weiner
Theme Music: "Let Me Make It Clear" by Wesleyan Professor of Music Jay Hoggard
