We the People present: A Podcast
We the People present: A Podcast
Aja Wiltshire, Lyonel Reneau, Dana Omar, Tina Muñoz Pandya
This is what happens when 4 close friends with 4 unique perspectives come together for an unfiltered table-talk exploration of social, political, and cultural issues and topics. Buckle up, y'all.
Cancel Culture
It's our season finale, so we're tackling the big messy beast that is "cancel culture." We get into what it actually means, how privilege weaponizes the term itself, and the need for clarity when we're talking about accountability. Episode content warnings: abuse, sexual assault, racist rhetoric
Mar 16, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Microagressions
This week we dive into microagressions, how we respond to them, and how we can address and avoid them moving forward. Episode content warnings: microagressions, racist language
Mar 10, 2021
59 min
The Big COVID Episode
Join us on a journey of reflection on this past year living through the pandemic, the social and institutional politics around it, and how we can take care of each other moving forward. Episode content warnings: COVID, death, illness
Mar 3, 2021
55 min
Capitalism is Racist
This week, we're tackling the evils of capitalism through the lens of anti-racism, the arts, colonialism, what's going on in Texas, and the live action Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Episode content warnings: racism, colorism
Feb 24, 2021
53 min
On Palestine (with Layan Elwazani)
This week we welcome amazing actor and activist Layan Elwazani into the fold to talk about what is happening in Palestine, how it relates to liberation movements in the US, and the complexities and utter simplicity of how we can engage, advocate, and help. Episode content warnings: genocide, mentions of suicide, police/state violence, terrorism
Feb 17, 2021
1 hr 13 min
Human Connection
This week we're talking human connection, the many forms it takes, and the impact that the pandemic and technology have on the ways we communicate and relate with one another. Episode content warnings: mental health and anxiety
Feb 10, 2021
54 min
Shame (with Lane Anthony Flores)
We're joined this week by actor, playwright, classicist, and all around delightful human Lane Anthony Flores to talk about the history and weaponization of shame, and the ways in which it can be both productive and harmful. Episode content warnings: mentions of rape, murder, and incest in Greek drama
Feb 3, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Representation in Art
Join us as we go in-depth on our own identities as artists, the importance of representation in art, and the many forms that representation takes. Episode content warnings: gun violence, violence against trans folks, anxiety
Jan 27, 2021
57 min
Moving Forward
We're back! Happy New Year y'all, join us as we dive right into the white supremacist coup attempt at the Capitol, and what it will take for the next administration to earn our trust and move this country forward. Episode content warnings: police violence, white supremacy
Jan 20, 2021
58 min
2020 Wrap-Up
Last episode of 2020 babyyy! Jump into the virtual hot tub with a glass of champagne (virtual or real) and join us in remembering, and learning from, this clusterfuck of a year. Episode content warnings: sexual assault, police violence, murder, genocide, medical trauma
Dec 16, 2020
56 min
Load more