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Disrespectability Politics
by Unreasonable Media
Black women talking about news, current events, and pop culture. Unearthing f*ckery. Intersectional like whoa! We probably bodyrolling even though you can't see us.
Episodes
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The white supremacy of the white moderate
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...
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F*** Civility: Why we should follow Maxine Waters' lead
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...
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The first woman freed from death row: Sabrina Butler Smith's story
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...
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Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and the costs of ignoring mental health
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...
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Making History: Stacey Abrams' March to the Governor's Mansion
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: Daily Kos' endorsement of Stacey Abrams, written by Dr. Kelly Macías. Initial governor race ratings by...
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Lessons from Degrassi Vol. 1: Gun violence in pop culture and media
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...
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Defending the Indefensible: On Bill Cosby, Kanye, & R. Kelly
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. References and reading Camille Cosby's bizarre statement says her...
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Disrespectability Politics Season 2 Ep. 1: The Gun Control Tree
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: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Special: Black Panther
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…
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 10: The Blackest Mirror
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...
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 9: The Black History Month Survival Guide
It is Black History Month. Which means that African-Americans will be forced to deal with some disingenuous pandering. Wagatwe and Irna team up with Monique to help process all of the nonsense starting with Trump's first State of the Union and with a look at some notable African-Americans NOT on...
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 8: The Shutdown Breakdown
Last week the government shutdown in a battle over brown lives. Host Wagatwe and Irna attempt to unpack all of the moving parts with producer Monique Teal. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum Guest: Monique Teal
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 7: Aziz Ansari, "Dating", and You
Wagatwe and Irna discuss the Aziz Ansari situation, the normalcy of his "date", the pain many felt when seeing their own dating experiences in this story, and proudly introduce Overturning Common Rape Culture Tropes: The Game. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 6: President Winfrey
Wagatwe 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...
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 5: The Cost of Poverty
Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss the many definitions of "winter", the origins of Kwanzaa, how poverty in the US is framed, and why poverty is a social issue as much as an economic issue. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 4: Trash People All Around
Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss Black Women saving the day again, the emotional affect of the news cycle, and specifically the horse Roy Moore rode in on. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 3: Achieving Equity In Genocidal Movements
Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum discuss the bail app, John Conyers' busy hands, the cost of ignoring abusive men in the name of politics, and the Alt-Right has a misogyny issue. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 2: The End of Street Harassment
Hosts Wagatwe Wanjuki, Irna Landrum, and Monique Teal discuss how to deflect street harassment, Meghan Markle and colorism, and the GOP tax scam. Hosts: Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum
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Disrespectability Politics Ep. 1: Sealed With a Birkin Bag
Welcome to the first episode of Disrespectability Politics! Hosts Wagatwe Wanjuki and Irna Landrum explain what respectability politics IS, how they put marginalized people in danger, and how to be better. They also discuss Drake's hoarding problem and the male Hollywood elite keeping their hands...
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Black women talking about news, current events, and pop culture. Unearthing f*ckery. Intersectional like whoa! We probably bodyrolling even though you can't see us.
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