Best Fred Angi Podcasts (2025)

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is No More 40:24

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Send us a text The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's funding has been cut by the Trump administration. This, of course, was laid out in Project 2025 by Russel Vought, one of its key architects. He's now the head of Trump's Office of Management and Budget. His office made the decision to retract already-allocated funds that were earmarked for CP…

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Fred Hammond on the State of Worship Music 43:53

2M ago43:53

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Send us a text Join Dara Starr Tucker for this intimate conversation where legendary gospel musician Fred Hammond recalls the early days of his career and ministry, and reflects on the place that worship music has had on his trajectory. This conversation originally aired on "The Front Page" on 102.3 FM, KJLH in Los Angeles. Download the KJLH app he…

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EP 76 | Dr. Jason Johnson on the L.A. Protests 30:19

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Send us a text On this explosive Truth Tellers Takeover episode of The Front Page, MSNBC contributor, professor and political analyst Dr. Jason Johnson joins host Dara Starr Tucker to unpack the chaos unfolding across America—from ICE raids and the military occupation of Los Angeles, to the arrest of Senator Alex Padilla. Dr. Johnson doesn’t hold b…

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Introducing: One by Willie - Conor Oberst on "Undo the Right" 40:12

4M ago40:12

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On One by Willie, Texas Monthly’s John Spong hosts intimate conversations with a range of prominent guests about the Willie Nelson songs that mean the most to them. But this series isn’t just about the songs. It’s about what music really means to us—the ways it can change us, take care of us, and connect us all. Brilliant indie rock-pop-and-folk si…

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EP 75 | Are Gingers Black? With CE Spaulding 1:14:22

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m diving into the viral TikTok trend “Are Gingers Black?” with my brother-in-law of almost 30 years, CE Spaulding who is himself a "Ginger." We talk about why some white redheads feel marginalized, why some are longing for an invitation to “the cookout,” and what it really means when white folks seek validation in …

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EP 74 | Kirk Whalum's Saxophone Sermons - Art, Activism, and Abundance 39:11

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Send us a text Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Kirk Whalum joins Dara Starr Tucker on All Over the Place for a heartfelt conversation about faith, music, and the soul of Black artistry. From his iconic solo on “I Will Always Love You” to his groundbreaking Gospel According to Jazz series, Whalum shares insights on legacy, creativity, and wh…

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EP 73 | Gregory Porter | Songs in the Key of Truth 41:10

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Send us a text Dara Starr Tucker sits down with Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter for an intimate conversation on music, memory, and meaning. Together, they explore the role of wisdom in his songwriting, the elders who shaped his path, and how music becomes a healing force in times of darkness. With warmth and depth, Porter reflects on le…

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EP 72 | From The Sequence to Soul Queen: Celebrating the Life of Angie Stone 10:37

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Send us a text Angie Stone’s impact on music runs deep—from her early days with The Sequence, one of the first female hip hop groups, to her solo reign as a queen of Neo-Soul. This video explores the highs and lows of her career, her influence on R&B, and the personal struggles that shaped her artistry. Discover how Angie Stone helped define a soun…

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EP 71 | Dr. Jason Johnson on How We Process the Current Political Moment 47:00

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Send us a text Is "All Over the Place" back? Well, it is -- for now. We'll be sharing some choice interviews here - mostly ones that are happening on Dara's new show on 102.3 FM, KJLH in Los Angeles called, "The Front Page." She occasionally has the opportunity to have nationally-recognized figures on the show, so she'll be sharing them to her podc…

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EP 70 | Update on Our Experience with the L.A. Fires 34:27

9M ago34:27

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Send us a text We've been in Los Angeles less than two weeks, and we've found ourselves squarely in the middle of one the city's worst natural disasters. We recently did a live on Instagram updating my followers on how things are going. Thank you to those of you who have reached out to show your concern. Update: We're going to be in a hotel until W…

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American Railroad - Ep 2 New York 43:08

9M ago43:08

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Embark on American Railroad, a five-episode podcast hosted by Rhiannon Giddens that seeks to right historical wrongs by highlighting the untold stories and unheard voices from the diverse communities that built America’s railway systems. Next stop: Hell’s Kitchen, a New York City neighborhood historian Miriam Nyhan describes as transformed by immig…

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Introducing: American Railroad - Ep 1 North Carolina 36:42

9M ago36:42

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Embark on American Railroad, a five-episode podcast that seeks to right historical wrongs by highlighting the untold stories and unheard voices from the diverse communities that built America’s railway systems. Hosted by Grammy Award-winner Rhiannon Giddens, American Railroad is produced in partnership with PRX. The first stop on the American Railr…

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EP 69 | President Musk? 33:47

9M ago33:47

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Send us a text Elon Musk has long been celebrated as a tech visionary and entrepreneur, but his recent foray into American politics is raising serious questions—and red flags. With his growing influence over President-Elect Donald Trump and ensuing cabinet position, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, we take a hard look at: Musk’s back…

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EP 68 | When A Nation Celebrates Murder 25:00

10M ago25:00

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Send us a text The shocking murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione has sparked intense public debate—but what’s most startling is the widespread celebration of his death online. Why are so many Americans cheering this violent act? In this episode, we dive into the meaning behind the public's reaction. Is it a reflection of…

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EP 67 | Sending Democrats Back to the Drawing Board with Qasim Rashid 49:31

10M ago49:31

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Send us a text Few on the Left predicted the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election—but today's guest, Qasim Rashid, did. In this episode, Qasim shares the moment when he realized the Democrats had given away their opportunity, he talks about the importance of local politics over the next four years, and we explore the disturbing trend of right-…

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EP 66 | How Should We Then Live? 32:01

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Send us a text As devastating as the last few weeks of American politics have been, the work of assuring "a more perfect union" didn't end on November 5th, 2024. In this episode we take time to process our collective grief, and also layout some of the likely initial steps to surviving (and hopefully thriving) under a Trump administration. Support t…

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EP 65 | Post-Election Analysis with Gerard LeConte 1:03:36

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Send us a text It's time for a post-mortem on the Democrats 2024 election campaign, and political commentator, Gerard LeConte returns to help examine what can be learned from both the Harris and Trump campaigns, as we prepare for what may be a precarious 4-year period. Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara St…

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EP 64 | Why A Harris Presidency Wasn't Meant To Be 40:14

11M ago40:14

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Send us a text America has spoken. At the crossroads between two distinct choices, our country has decided to walk an all too familiar path, embracing whatever impact may come, but for now, we examine why Vice President Harris fell short of the highest office, and what the election results says about the true identity of America. Support the show S…

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EP 63 | Quelling Election Anxieties with Kellee Knighten Hough 1:23:45

11M ago1:23:45

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Send us a text In this Election Day's Eve episode, political commentator, Kelle Knighten Hough ( @bellekurve ) joins us to share to reflect on the circumstances that brought us to one of the most important elections in modern history. Plus, we explore the importance of finding peace in these intense moments leading up to November 5th, 2024. Support…

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EP 62 | Donnie Swaggart: Talking Down To Black Voters 37:17

11M ago37:17

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Send us a text As the 2024 Presidential election draws near, the rhetoric is heating up in every corner of American culture, including the church. Evangelical preacher, Donnie Swaggart recently directed his "righteous indignation" at the Black church's longstanding support for the Democratic Party but left out some crucial details. In this episode,…

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EP 61 | Black Voters And Kamala Harris (with Kenny Walden) 49:26

11M ago49:26

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Send us a text What are the political expectations of the Black electorate, and how much of them should be placed on candidate Harris? Kenny Walden (@2rawtooreal) shares his thorough and unfiltered perspective about the best strategies for Black voters, the financial implications of a Harris presidency, and the current conflict with some corners of…

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EP 60 | Diddy, Jaguar Wright and Accountability 46:01

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Send us a text There's been a lot of conversation about Diddy, his current legal troubles, and the rumors surrounding every celebrity remotely linked to him. One of the most prominent voices on the rumor mill is former R&B singer, Jaguar Wright. On this episode radio personality Greg Bryant uses his background in Media Law, to explore what happens …

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EP 59 | Ask Me Anything 1:12:26

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Send us a text Join us as we dip into the virtual mailbag to answer questions from you, the listener. We field questions covering everything from Trump's appeal to Black male voters, sundown towns, fruit allergies and Robert Redford. Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara Starr Tucker LinkTree Dara Starr Tucke…

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EP 58 Maintaining Contact With Maga Family Members 1:17:16

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Send us a text Modern American politics can be a severely contentious subject, dissolving friendships and oftentimes splitting families down the middle, leaving many of us to choose between distancing from our loved ones or avoiding political discourse, altogether. This week's guest, Horace Gold has made it his mission to bridge the divide between …

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EP 56 | Black Voters Understand The Assignment (with Quentin Jiles) 45:14

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Send us a text Quentin R. Jiles is a brilliant political commentator, and in this episode, I get the opportunity to find out his thoughts on why he's voting for the Harris Walz campaign, his thoughts on the genocide in Gaza and which politician is the only one he'd sweat for. Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: …

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EP 57 | State of The Race (with Joshua Doss) 58:20

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Send us a text Pollster/Political Analyst Joshua Doss sits down with Dara to explore the data shaping the presidential race, and drop some hints about what to expect, in the home stretch of an already tumultuous election season. Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara Starr Tucker LinkTree Dara Starr Tucker Tik…

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EP 55 | Did Kamala Harris "Bait" Trump? 35:18

1y ago35:18

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Send us a text A lot has been made of Kamala Harris "baiting" Trump in the debate. But is that what really happened? We know she's a skilled debater, but has Trump ever been able to stay on message? Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara Starr Tucker LinkTree Dara Starr Tucker TikTok Dara Starr Tucker Instagra…

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Bonus Episode: In Conversation with Mandy Patinkin 16:48

1y ago16:48

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Send us a text It was a pleasure to sit down at this year's DNC and talk with actor, singer and activist, Mandy Patinkin about our shared journey as reluctant spokespeople for social change. Thanks to Gideon Patinkin for his help in facilitating this conversation. Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara Starr T…

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EP 54 | Dara at the DNC 29:40

1y ago29:40

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Send us a text I had the opportunity to cover the DNC as a social media content creator this week. Much has been made of the access content creators were given to cover the convention this year -- much of it false info from traditional media -- I won't bother to clear up the rumors here. What I will say is that it was an honor to be in the room for…

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EP 53 | AntiBlackness in the Pro-Palestinian Movement & Republicans After Trump 27:13

1y ago27:13

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Send us a text We're tackling two important topics today - the first being anti-Blackness within the pro-Palestinian movement. This issue has come to a head in recent weeks on TikTok, in particular, where the pro-Palestinian movement has gained a lot of traction since the attacks of October 7th. Many young Black activists have stood in solidarity w…

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EP 52 | Kamala and Tim - Controlling the Conversation 24:20

1y ago24:20

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Send us a text Kamala Harris and her new VP pick, Tim Walz are what some might call a "Dream Team." Walz was a bit of an unconventional pick, but anyone who's seen them on stage together would have to acknowledge that he makes the perfect compliment for her. Much like her, he's optimistic, he's plain-spoken and he's... *gasp* joyful. These are word…

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EP 51 | "Red Pill" Culture | with Gerard LeConte 1:16:35

1y ago1:16:35

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Send us a text Today, my guest Gerard LeConte and I discuss the ever-growing influence of so-called "Red Pill Culture" on the current Republican Party. From Andrew Tate to Jordan Peterson and now JD Vance, there's no shortage of far-right spokesmen to channel the anger, frustration and loneliness of young men and boys into increasingly toxic viewpo…

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EP 50 | Madame President? 30:45

1y ago30:45

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Send us a text And just like that, Kamala Harris is now within a stone's throw of the presidency. Today, we're taking a look at how we got here, and I'm evaluating my own thought process around the idea of electing a Black woman as president, and examining how even those of us who think she can do the job can behave as impediments to her actually g…

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EP 49 | Why Did Trump Choose JD Vance? 48:26

1y ago48:26

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Send us a text Donald Trump has chosen his running mate – a newly-minted Senator from the state of Ohio named JD Vance. Many will remember him from the best-selling book he wrote in 2016 called, “Hillbilly Elegy.” JD Vance was a media darling at that time. His book shone a light on the unique struggles of America’s white poor. But festering beneath…

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EP 48 - Is it Time for Biden to Step Down? 27:36

1y ago27:36

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Send us a text It's the central question on a lot of folks' minds right now -- Should Biden step down? If he does, who will replace him? There are those of us who thought this question would be resolved by now, but it hasn't been. It's time to grapple with the discontent in the Democratic Party and face the question head on -- is it time for Biden …

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EP 47 | Should Biden Resign? With Guest Gerard LeConte 39:27

1y ago39:27

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Send us a text Much is being made of Joe Biden's abysmal debate performance against Donald Trump. Predictably, the news media, and many within the Democratic Party have sounded the alarm -- Should Joe Biden step down and allow someone else to take over? Does sticking with the incumbent ruin the Democrats' chances of winning the upcoming election ag…

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EP 46 | Reproductive Rights are Under Attack with Elizabeth Booker Houston 28:21

1y ago28:21

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Send us a text Reproductive rights have been under attack for quite some time now, but we're seeing mobilization against those rights at a whole new level in the last few years. Elizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of how recent Supreme Court decisions will affect those rights going forward. She has a unique educational bac…

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Introducing: Magic in the United States 43:31

1y ago43:31

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Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous…

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EP 45 | Challenging Gender Norms with Khadija Mbowe 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

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Send us a text Khadija Mbowe has established themselves as one of the leading commentators on YouTube on the topics of feminism, intersectionality and gender norms. Their long form video essays interrogate pop culture from a unique lens - bringing humor and insight to otherwise difficult subject matters. Khadija and I stumbled into this conversatio…

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EP 44 | Deconstructing While Black with Garrison Hayes 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

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Send us a text In part 3 of this sweeping conversation with filmmaker, journalist and video essayist Garrison Hayes, we discuss the practical aspects of deconstructing while Black. What are the implications within your community, family and friends’ circle? How does being the child of a minister impact this process? Deconstruction from religious fu…

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EP 43 | Why are Black People Still Christian? with Garrison Hayes 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

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Send us a text This is part two of a 3-part conversation with journalist, filmmaker and author Garrison Hayes on Black people and the Christian church. Garrison has made some interesting video essays on why Black people by and large continue to affiliate as "Christian." In this episode, Garrison and I get into a bit of our personal stories with fai…

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EP 42 | Telling Black Stories with Garrison Hayes 42:48

1+ y ago42:48

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Send us a text This is the 1st of a 3-part conversation with one of my all-time favorite content creators, Garrison Hayes. We had a sprawling conversation about Black storytelling, Christianity in the Black community and our individual journeys through the religious deconstruction process. Part II drops next week. If you haven't had the chance to c…

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EP 41 | Why Voting Rights are Under Attack with Qasim Rashid 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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Send us a text Attacks on voting rights are as old as the U.S. itself. Many people are not aware of the long standing history of attacks on this constitutionally protected right. Efforts to restrict voting access have not abated, and it's incumbent upon all of us to understand how these efforts have evolved over the years. All over the U.S., but pa…

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Introducing: What's Ray Saying? 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

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Meet Ray Christian. Some people call him a storyteller, historian, father. Shoot, if you’ve got the time, he could fill you in on everything he’s been called. But first and foremost, he’s a Black veteran from the rural South who finds himself floating between life in academia, public speaking, storytelling, parenting, and tending to the goats in hi…

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Bonus Episode! Colors of the Wind 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

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Send us a text By now, most people know that the version of the Pocahontas story that was presented in the 1995 Disney film is mostly fiction. But the story behind the composition of the film’s most famous song is not as well known. It was important to lyricist Stephen Schwartz to pay homage to the history and legacy of the Powhatan people on which…

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Introducing: We Disrupt This Broadcast 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

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We Disrupt This Broadcast, a new podcast from The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact, features intimate interviews with award-winning television creatives shaping the future of entertainment with disruptive new narratives and fresh approaches. Join us as we explore how our favorite critically-acclaimed TV shows are re-imagining…

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EP 40 | Affirmative Action with Qasim Rashid 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Send us a text For the month of May, we’re delving into some deep-dive discussions with a couple of my favorite mutual creators — first up is human rights lawyer, Qasim Rashid. In this episode, we’re talking over the recent decision by the conservative Supreme Court to do away with race-based affirmative action. Since anti-affirmative action activi…

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EP 39 | Mental Health and the Black Community 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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Send us a text I’ve taken some time to look at disparities in health outcomes in the Black community vs. every other racial grouping in the U.S. The numbers are pretty grim. And unfortunately, when we take a look at the mental health profile for Black people as a whole in the U.S., it’s no different. Black people are statistically more likely to su…

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EP 38 | Must We Root for "Everybody Black?" 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

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Send us a text “I’m Rooting for Everybody Black” has become a bit of a rallying cry to indicate our unwavering support for Black creatives, entrepreneurs, techies — anybody that’s repping Black excellence. But the expectation that “Everybody Black” deserves our support can also be an errant one. The death of OJ Simpson brings this topic into greate…

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EP 37 | Medical Racism 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

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Send us a text Medical racism is one of the most under-addressed topics in discussions around healthcare. Maybe that’s because most people don’t really know what it is, or how deeply it impacts communities of color — particularly Black people. Many don’t know it exists at all. But as you’ll hear in this week’s episode, medical racism can kill. In t…