Skip to content
The Year We Woke Up episode artwork

Dec 2, 2025 6 min

The Year We Woke Up

from Starline Hosted by Nyjal J. Drayton

2025 delivered no shortage of headlines—loud ones. The kind designed to dominate group chats, drown timelines, and spark takes faster than anyone could read the full story. For Black and minority communities in particular, this year’s media cycle served up a steady rotation of scandals, spectacle, and distractions that demanded attention. But beneath all of that noise, major political and structural shifts were unfolding, many with long-term implications for our communities.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Year We Woke Up

0:00 6:02

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Starline?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Starline episode published?

This episode was published on December 2, 2025.

Can I download this Starline episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.