Disrespectability Politics Ep. 6: President Winfrey
Release Date: 01/12/2018
The white supremacy of the white moderate
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In a #disspod first, Wagatwe and Irna respond directly to people who had a problem with their love and adoration of Maxine Waters. She, in fact, has not been calling for violence. They unpack a few reactions about the call for civility connect it to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, who actually abhorred white moderates. Calls for "civility" are telling Black people that enduring violence them is the only form of "proper" resistance. Oh, and we talk about how ! Related reading: Protest Follow us on , and ! Use the hashtag #disspod to share your thoughts! Hosts: i and Creator:...
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F*** Civility: Why we should follow Maxine Waters' lead
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Maxine Waters is officially done with playing nice. So why are so many of her colleagues and "allies" throwing her under the bus? The #Disspod team take a few moments before the holiday to explore why the Left is spending more energy tone policing an 80-year old Black woman than pushing back against an increasingly fascist regime. Follow us on , and ! Use the hashtag #disspod to share your thoughts! Hosts: i and Creator: Monique Teal Sound and editing: Aaron Rand Freeman of
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The first woman freed from death row: Sabrina Butler Smith's story
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Sabrina Butler-Smith was a Mississippi teen mom wrongfully convicted of killing her nine-month-old child in 1990 and sentenced to death. Five years later, she became the first American woman ever exonerated from Death Row. The #DissPod team interviews Sabrina Butler-Smith to hear her story of injustice, solitude, and redemption, which has been featured on CNN's "Death Row Stories." Today she uses her experience to change the world—with an awe-inspiring level of compassion and resilience. Follow us on and ! Related reading: Learn more about Sabrina . "" TIME op-ed by Ms. Butler-Smith ...
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Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and the costs of ignoring mental health
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Wagatwe and Irna reflect on the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain and what they personally mean to them. They also discuss the big question: What *does* helping someone in need look like? True suicide prevention is more than posting a hotline number. How do we make care more easily accessible? Irna and Wagatwe share from their experiences in how much America is failing to provide robust access to care. Related reading: by Deanna Zandt by the American Psychological Association from University of Oregon #Disspod Badasses of the Week: , sexual assault survivor...
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Making History: Stacey Abrams' March to the Governor's Mansion
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Wagatwe and Irna sit down with Daily Kos staff writer Dr. Kelly Macías to discuss Stacey Abrams in her journey to become the first Black woman to become governor in US History. Related reading: , written by Dr. Kelly Macías. by Daily Kos Elections. . Hosts: i and Creator: Monique Teal Sound and editing: Aaron Rand Freeman of
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Lessons from Degrassi Vol. 1: Gun violence in pop culture and media
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In a previously recorded episode, Wagatwe and Irna discuss some of the life lessons they learned growing up while watching Degrassi: The Next Generation. The show did not shy away from serious topics from cancer to abuse. What did Degrassi teach us about gun control? Wagatwe and Irna unpack the shooting of Degrassi character student Jimmy Brooks compared to the threat of gun violence in the more recent Degrassi: Next Class. How did the different generation of writers handle it? References and reading Connect with us on social media! Hosts: i and ...
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Defending the Indefensible: On Bill Cosby, Kanye, & R. Kelly
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Why are people defending Bill Cosby? How trash was R. Kelly response to #MuteRKelly? Who told Kanye West the lie that slavery is a choice? Monique joins hosts Wagatwe and Irna as they break down the stories behind the headlines.
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Disrespectability Politics Season 2 Ep. 1: The Gun Control Tree
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The DissPod returns with a discussion about how the gun control debate affects police action which in turn affects how we view mental illness. Its a complex web that effects the most vulnerable and least visible.. Hosts: i and
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Disrespectability Politics Special: Black Panther
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Black Panther is a phenomenal film. Made even more special by the discussions born from such a landmark cinematic event. Wagatwe Wanjuki, Irna Landrum, and Monique Teal discuss the film including the cathartic freedom of Black women onscreen, the many stages of reconciling with Erik Killmonger, and how the movie spoke to each of their unique perspectives. Hosts: i and
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 10: The Blackest Mirror
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Public reception to the past season of Black Mirror has been nothing but receptive. Wagatwe and Irna are sure there are a few details you've missed. We also discuss the Superbowl in Minnesota, how little Irna cares about football, and how little the police care about rioters as long as they are acting in the name of sports. Hosts: i and
info_outlineWagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss the Golden Globes, the moving speech from Oprah Winfrey, the assertion that she should run for President, the massive wave of counterarguments, and why are not allowed to enjoy Black people for too many consecutive seconds.
Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum