Beyond the City (Part 2): What Urban Resistance Can Tell Us About Rural Health Realities

Episode 2 – Continuing the Conversation with Dr. John Joe Schlichtman

In Part Two of our powerful conversation with urban sociologist Dr. John Joe Schlichtman, we pick up right where we left off—deepening the discussion on power, place, and resistance across communities. Together with host Chinasa Imo, Dr. Schlichtman expands on the concept of “just development,” the hidden patterns that shape both urban and rural realities, and how communities can reclaim agency through intentional ABCD design, storytelling, and solidarity.

This episode unpacks fresh perspectives on the interconnectedness of health, policy, and geography—and why rural health deserves a reimagined narrative rooted in dignity and equity. If you’re ready to explore what community care truly means, don’t miss this follow-up.