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Dive Right In
by Jackie and Hannah
Hey everyone! Welcome to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah, formerly the Honest + Jazzy podcast! We frequently upload episodes that explore topics on social justice, equality, and politics. We speak out about matters we feel passionate about, and we feel strongly that education and discussion are the first steps towards making a positive change. We occasionally feature guests to provide intriguing perspectives that teach us more about the inequalities around us. Make sure to subscribe below to get notifications on each upcoming episode. Let's dive right in!
Episodes
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E.75- Current Events and Criticizing the United States
Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to provide an approachable look into what is going on this week in the United States. Throughout the episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the AP African American Studies course, the recent shooting In Monterey...
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E.74- Current Events Focus: Antisemitism
Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! After a brief fall hiatus, we’re back with a current events update. This week, we zoomed in on antisemitism through the lens of Jewish joy. We talked about Kanye West, the effects of his words and actions, and what we can do to fill this world...
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E. 73- Our Poland & Israel Journey, Welcome back to DRI!
Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! After a summer hiatus, we're ready to jump back into podcasting! A summer of reflection and inspiration has left us feeling ready to tackle anything society might throw our way, we won't shy away from talking about even the most daunting…
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E. 72- Our Feelings on the Recent Texas Shooting
“Why are we willing to live with this carnage? Why do we keep letting this happen? Where in God’s name is our backbone to have the courage to deal with it and stand up to the lobbies? It’s time to turn this pain into action. For every parent, for every citizen in this country, we have to make it...
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E.71- Menstrual Equity
This week we dive deep into the concept of Menstrual Equity and talk about inclusive language, sustainable and accessible period care, education, and reproductive health. We also talk about Denim Day which happened this week and celebrate our two year anniversary as a podcast community! Love,...
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E.70- Elitism In Our Country
This week we dive deep into elitism in our country and the different industries it impacts (e.g. healthcare, academia, politics, etc.). This was such an interesting conversation and we look forward to doing a part two sometime soon! Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and...
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E.69- Reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good global citizens while reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. After extensive research, we start giving some context...
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E.68- Learning About Black History Month
“Won’t it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” – Maya Angelou Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good allies to the Black...
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E.67- Why Teens Are and Are Not Politically Engaged
“The takeaway from this episode is recognizing that you have a voice. Youth are the future of our nation, and no matter how you decide to use your voice, your thoughts and opinions matter." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we invite on two…
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E.66- Social Consciousness of Past Generations
“It’s going to take all of us together to bring about change." -Elise Braverman-Plotkin Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we welcome Elise Braverman-Plotkin, Hannah's mom who holds degrees in Talmud and Philosophy, to talk about the effect her generation (Gen X) has...
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E.65- New Years Resolutions and 2021 in Review
"Each new year offers an exciting opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings, while also giving us the opportunity to reflect on the past and remember all that happened the year prior." -Jackie and Hannah This week, in honor of the start of 2022, we start by reflecting on our winter break…
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E.64- Gun Control and our Failed Education and Court Systems
"Gun control is only the first step. We need to start thinking critically about the ways in which our education and court systems are based on systemic racism and the ways they affect mass incarceration. Everything is related." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we unpack the hot-button issue of gun...
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E.63- Abortion Access in a Polarized Era
"Placing a ban on abortion is only banning safe abortions done by a medical provider. We need to guard abortion to ensure that everyone has access to reproductive healthcare, regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, or place of residence." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we unpack the hot-button...
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E. 62- The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
"While Thanksgiving is known to be a joyous holiday where we spend time with our loved ones and eat lots of food, it is also important to remember its history and how for many people this may be a very bittersweet or sad time." -Jackie and Hannah This week we take some time to talk about the...
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E.61- Effects of the Pandemic: Social Differences
"There was a snowball effect where all these little things were going wrong leading up to the big tragedy, and I think this is partially fueled by the lack of social awareness society has post quarantine. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we…
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E.60- Local Elections and Voter Suppression
"Many people don’t have the resources to inform themselves about the elections which can cause them to not vote or vote based off of an unimportant quality or misinformation. We need to limit voter suppression in any ways we can as it is harmful to our environment and doesn’t give us the most...
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E.59- The Transgender Experience in a Binary World
"I've come so far. I first figured out I was trans when I was eleven. It's just what felt right to me." -Theo This week we're hearing from Theo, a transgender teen, who talks to us about his experience growing up in a binary world. Thank you so much Theo for taking the time to share your story!...
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E. 58- Judaism, Disability, and Community with Malka Levanna
"Something I love about Judaism is how it gives me a unique opportunity to connect to something greater and find a warm and welcoming community. My disability has not affected my relationship to Judaism, other than needing to find large print books and Siddurim." -Malka Levanna Love, Jackie and...
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E. 57- Safe Spaces and Inclusive Language
"Overall, how does the language we use affect the climate of the group?" Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok:...
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E.56- Life Updates and Stepping Out of your Comfort Zone
“We were honestly really nervous going into this new situation, but everyone was incredibly welcoming which taught me that stepping out of your comfort zone is incredibly important.”- Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! We're beyond excited to get back into...
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E.55- Expression, Productivity, and Goal Setting
“You can be productive as long as you are doing what you want to do, being the best person you can be, and taking advantage of the opportunities being handed to you.” -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to look at how we stay motivated and...
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E.54- The Ongoing Results of the Pandemic Part 2: Homelessness, Wage Gap, and Social Anxiety
"What is in the past is in the past, but right now what we need is unity; we all need to work together and stand up for what we believe in." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to dive into the multifaceted topic of how the COVID-19…
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E.53- A conversation on Animal Cruelty and Our Responses
"Every 60 seconds an animal is abused, so instead of hearing the facts and doing nothing, we need to educate ourselves, educate others, and make a proactive change." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! Following our One Year Anniversary episode last week, we...
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E.52- Celebrating One Year of Dive Right In
Welcome to the official one year anniversary of Dive Right In! We are so excited to be sharing this milestone with all of our listeners as we provide exclusive Instagram content, our brand new Newsletter, and this one-of-a-kind commemorative episode! To kick off this episode, we reminisce on why…
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E.51- Calling out Islamophobia and the Importance of Cultural Unity
"Many people see the Hijab as just a head covering but it's really much more. I feel like I'm in a little safety bubble when I have it on." - Raya Al Weshah Welcome back to another week of Dive Right In! In honor of our one year anniversary of Dive Right In Podcast next week, we have been working...
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E.50- Gun Violence and Gun Rights in America
"What we need to recognize is that we're in the 21st century and no one should be living in fear of gun violence. When will lawmakers open their eyes and recognize the necessary steps our country needs to take towards peace? This starts with us." -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In...
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E.49- Culture Week: Highlighting Latine and Persian Heritage
“It’s great that we are able to educate ourselves and learn about these cultures first hand by speaking with people with all different backgrounds. We all have stories to tell, so asking people about their heritage and where they come from can teach us all so much about each other and about the...
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E.48- The Ongoing Results of the Pandemic: Xenophobia and Food Insecurity
“We don’t need to feel guilty for our privilege, but we need to use it to help others." Natalie Carnoy Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to do a deep dive into the ways in which the pandemic has affected so many aspects of society that often go unnoticed.…
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E.47- Feminism, Womanism, and Girl Power
"Yes, women have been oppressed, but the idea of Girl Power shows that together and individually we are strong and resilient. We are as strong as men if not stronger. We are inclusive, we are brave, and we have been through so much together." -Jackie and Hannah In honor of Women's History Month…
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E.46- Breaking Down Extremism
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr. During this week's episode, we shed some light on some of the scariest and darkest political ideologies of our time: Extremist Groups. After referencing Fascism...
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E.45- Black History Month: Sharing Black Stories
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” -Martin Luther King Jr. This week, we dedicate the entire episode to discussing Black History month and giving a platform to Black historical figures who have and have not been given the recognition they deserve. We...
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E.44- Anti-Racism and Fighting White Privilege in Ourselves and Around Us
"The idea of representation stems from allyship, but more importantly, giving Black people the space they need to fulfill their potential." -Traci Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we start off the episode by discussing Black History Month and how important it is to...
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E.43- Learning to Address Toxicity
"As opposed to tearing each other down, we need to be surrounding ourselves with kind and diverse friends to help build each other up!" -Jackie and Hannah Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we start off the episode by discussing what we look for in a friend and how…
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E.41- Unwrapping the Inauguration
"The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me." President Joe Biden This week, we take the time to reflect on our personal heritages as we commemorate the...
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E.40- Body Positivity with Fern Cooke
"It's just about knowing that you have value as a person regardless of how you look and how other people see you." -Fern Cooke This week, we take the time to discuss a common struggle amongst many teenagers and young adults, body image and learning to love yourself. After defining our terms and...
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E.39- Mental Health: Focusing in on Anxiety
"Stop fighting yourself and start fighting for yourself." Amidst all of the chaos of the political and social scene that our country is currently experiencing, we wanted to take a break to discuss mental health. Although seemingly taboo, we want to break down this stigma and ensure that everyone…
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E.38- Capitol Building Breach and Performative Activism
"No matter your political persuasion, it's so important to recognize the ignorance and hatred all across the spectrum." -Jackie and Hannah This week we take a good portion of the episode to touch on the positive and negative current events that have happened this past week. Before we start out…
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E.37- #BEAUTIFULLYJEWISH and Continuing the Fight for Equality
"No matter what pushback you get along your journey of fighting for what you believe in, the most important thing you can do is to persist and stand up for what you believe is right." -Jackie and Hannah This week we address systemic racism, Antisemitism, and other hateful attacks we see…
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E.36- The History and Current Issues Surrounding the Fast Fashion Industry
"See your clothes as a long term investment and not as a short term tool." -Jackie and Hannah The idea of Fast Fashion and mass production is key to understanding our environment and how to live more sustainably. After we dive into our icebreaker question, we start off by defining our terms used...
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E.35- The U.S. Healthcare System from a Socialist Standpoint
“It seems as though the United States healthcare system has failed us yet again because while healthcare should be a human right for all, it is simply inaccessible for some of the people that need it most.” -Isaac Markovitz This week, we switch things up a bit by starting off with a discussion on...
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E.34- Human Trafficking and The Dressember Movement
"This is such a prevalent form of crime and it is clearly such a big industry, but one of the things that is so devastating about it is that most people I have talked to don't even know what it is." -Jackie and Hannah This week, we discuss the global epidemic of Human Trafficking and the response...
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E.33- Sustainable Education with The Tomorrow Project
“It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” -Dalai Lama This week, we conclude our Environmentalism mini-series talking with Anshu and Amelia from The Tomorrow Project D.C.! We discuss our initial and current feelings towards...
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E.30- Hope for the Future
"You are not obliged to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it." -Rabbi Tarfon This week, we discuss our initial and current feelings towards the Biden-Harris win announced last Saturday. We are so thankful for everyone who has helped us the past couple of months phone bank...
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E.32- The Environment and Meat Industry
"We need to start taking our climate seriously or else the effects will be irreversible." -Maya Eisengart For the second episode in our environmentalism miniseries, we interview Maya Eisengart who is very interested in Environmental Science and passionate about the effects of the meat industry on...
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E.31- Environmentalism and Feminism with YCACW
"No matter your political persuasion, climate change will affect you. We need more people making this into a human issue than making it into a political issue.” This week, we start our environmentalism miniseries by interviewing the leaders of the Youth Climate Action Coalition of Women (YCACW),...
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E.29- Election Dissection
"My views can shift, but I am not shifting my ideas because you want to see my views shift. I want to say what I believe in so that I can make a change and that change that I am making is the change that I want to see happen." -Jackie and Hannah In this post-election episode, we unwrap our views…
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E.28- Immigration and the Upcoming Election with David Leopold
"When it comes to immigration, this administration is the most evil, extremist, hateful, administration in the history of the United States." -David Leopold This episode we interview David Leopold, Jackie's uncle and the former president and general counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers...
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E.27- Inclusivity and Accepting People with Disabilities
"It is important to celebrate our differences and it is important to embrace being unique." -Audrey Slater This episode we interview Audrey Slater about her personal experience with people who have disabilities and what it means to celebrate our differences in general. As promised, below are the...
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E. 26- Indigenous People's Day, Candace Owens and Phone Banking
"We really need to honor and celebrate the diversity that we have here in our country. That's what makes our community so unique!" -Jackie and Hannah We wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate Indigenous People's Day and provide space to learn more about those who truly built our country…
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E. 25 - Discussing Our Differing Political Views with Ethan Grey
"There is such a divide between Republicans and Democrats, we honestly just want to pave over that divide.” -Jackie and Hannah We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome Ethan Grey, a long time camp friend of ours, to the podcast to discuss his personal views on politics and the importance of...
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Hey everyone! Welcome to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah, formerly the Honest + Jazzy podcast! We frequently upload episodes that explore topics on social justice, equality, and politics. We speak out about matters we feel passionate about, and we feel strongly that education and discussion are the first steps towards making a positive change. We occasionally feature guests to provide intriguing perspectives that teach us more about the inequalities around us. Make sure to subscribe below to get notifications on each upcoming episode. Let's dive right in!
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