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Parenting is Political
by Parenting is Political
A podcast about the intersections of social political, justice, and parenting.
Episodes
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Immigration + ICE
In this episode, Mo talks with Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, about raising children amid ICE enforcement and family separation. Murad shares how his Palestinian roots shape his parenting, how he talks with his kids about what’s happening, and what parents...
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Black Scare/Red Scare
Jasmine speaks with scholar and author Charisse Burden-Stelly about the intertwined histories of anti-Black racism and anti-communism in the United States. Charisse Burden-Stelly is the author of the book Black Scare/Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States. This episode...
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Unrig The Game
This episode is for the truth-tellers, the burned-out organizers, the benched leaders, and the ones who refuse to play a rigged game. Host Jasmine Banks is joined by Vanessa Daniel, longtime organizer and author of Unrig the Game, for a searing conversation that takes direct aim at the nonprofit...
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Redneck Gone Green
The two-party system isn’t just broken—it’s failing our families, our communities, and our planet. In this episode of Parenting is Political, Jasmine sits down with David Cobb—eco-socialist, activist, and host of Redneck Gone Green—to unpack why the U.S. political system is designed to maintain...
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Deconstructing and Deprogramming
Jasmine and Mo discuss deconstructing evangelicalism and deprogramming from high control movements spaces.
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Guaranteed Economy
What would our lives look like if everyone had guaranteed income, housing, health care, college fund, and family care?? That's exactly what host Jasmine Banks discusses with Natalie Foster. Natalie is a leading architect of the movement to build an inclusive and resilient economy that works for...
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Polyamory is for the Ruling Class?
Say what?? Jasmine and Mo react to The Atlantic article Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad by Tyler Austin Harper. They discuss how the claims that Harper makes uphold the nuclear family model, how they practice polyamory, and how non-monogamy certainly isn't just a fad for rich people.…
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Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action
Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Dana Fisher, a dynamic speaker and author who writes about activism, democracy and climate policy. They discuss her most recent book, Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action. What are some practical steps that parents/caregivers can take to engage in...
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[Health] Care Talks
Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Laura Packard, cancer survivor, health care advocate, and host of her own podcast Care Talk, about America's broken healthcare system and how we can fix it. “We don’t have to live like this. Other countries have figured it out. People who need care get care.” Learn...
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Every Day Counts
In this episode of Parenting Is Political, host Jasmine Banks sits down with Saul Levin from the Green New Deal Network to discuss the urgency of the Every Day Counts Campaign. With only sixty days left before Donald Trump’s administration brings climate denial and xenophobia back to the…
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Trans The Children
Hear Jasmine and Mo's response to HB1570, a bill that was passed in 2021 that took health care away from trans youth in Arkansas. Also hear about our non-profit, Reconcile Arkansas!
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We're Back...Again Lol
Hosts Jasmine and Mo discuss what life has been like for them both during the pandemic. During this episode, we talk about mental health, relationships shifting, and parenting during a global pandemic.
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Samantha Paige Davis Interview
Omar and Keith originally from California (now in Washington DC) married in June 2019, are 2 intended Black fathers. Samantha (she/they) has made DC home. She is originally from Pittsburgh. She is a Black Feminist, storyteller, organizer and egg donor committed to building Black power and...
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Andrea Pressley Interview
Our interview with Andrea Pressley, the founder of The SunShine Project--a kid's meditation and wellness app.
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Military Equality???
A quick chat about neoliberalism, the lifting of the ban on transgender folks serving in the military, and how we talk to our kids about developing a critical analysis.
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George M. Johnson Interview
Jasmine talks with author and activist George M. Johnson
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WAP Debrief
Jasmine and Mo break down why having a vibrant sex life helps you be a more present parent.
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Gabby Rivera Interview
Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born, queer Puerto Rican author on a mission to create the wildest, most fun stories ever. She’s the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics, penning the solo series America about America Chavez, a portal-punching queer Latina powerhouse. She also wrote Juliet Takes a...
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Rebellion and Uprising: Kitchen Table Talk
Jasmine and Mo sit down with their kids to demonstrate how to have conversations with young people about the rebellion and uprising that is happening in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many others.
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Codependency
Jasmine and Mo discuss what codependency is, how to recognize if you are in a codependent relationship, and how to break generational cycles of codependency.
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The 'Rona
Jasmine and Mo discuss how to practice community care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also discussed: how to talk to your kids about the pandemic.
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Tasha Sowels Interview
Tasha Sowels, a single Black mom doing community organizing work in East Texas chats with me about what makes parenting political for her.
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Right to Comfort
Continuing our series on the characteristics of white supremacy culture. This week, we discuss why your right to comfort is rooted in white supremacy culture. Let's get uncomfortable folks.
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Q&A
In this episode, we answer some listener questions.
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Re-Parenting Yourself
What is re-parenting and how do we do it?
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Happy Birthday PIP!
A year in review and a preview of what's to come
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Quantity Over Quality
We discuss the harms of what happens when we value production over authenticity. We relate it back to our relationships with ourselves, our friends, and our families. As always, we provide feedback about how to move towards authenticity and away from the constant pressure to produce.
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Kitchen Table Talk: Mental Health
Jasmine and Mo sit down to have an authentic, vulnerable conversation about their experiences around parenting while having a mental health disability. CW: this episode contains multiple mentions of suicide, sexual assault, transphobia, and homophobia.
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Either/Or Thinking
Continuing our series about white supremacy culture by discussing the harmful impact of either/or thinking.
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Fear of Conflict
In this episode, we discuss why having fear of conflict, especially public conflict, is a tool of white supremacy. This episode is a continuation of our series about the characteristics and habits of white supremacy culture.
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Juneteenth
Jasmine and Mo go beyond just talking about the history of Juneteenth. They discuss how slavery still exists today, how to talk to your kids about Juneteenth, and the resiliency of Black folks.
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Urgency
In this episode, Jasmine and Mo discuss the problems with having a constant sense of urgency and the antidotes to help.
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Perfectionism
Jasmine and Mo launch a new mini series about the characteristics of white supremacy. In this episode, they discuss how perfectionism is a tool that keeps white supremacy alive and thriving. They also discuss how to combat the tendency to teach our children to be perfect.
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Zara and Addison Bonus Episode
Listen to the wisdom of our 11 and 8 year old as we talk about being parented and parenting.
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Live Holiday Bonus Episode Eight
Special bonus episode. This is the audio from the live video we did on Instagram and Facebook.
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Mike Adamick
I chat with Mike about how to not be a terrible white guy, what it's like being called out by your child, and his upcoming book about raising empowered daughters.
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Monifa Bandele
Monifa and I discuss the topics of raising Black daughters in America, the harmful stereotype of the strong Black woman, Moms Rising, and the importance of voting.
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Sex and Stuff
A discussion about sex and sexuality by two queer parents
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Designer Daddy
This week we talk to Brent Almond from Designer Daddy blog about parenthood, pop culture, and politics. Join us in our very first interview episode!
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Family, Framily
We discuss how every iteration of family is valid an why our society is so determined to exclude certain kinds of families. We learn about the nuclear family and functionalism.
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You Mad, Bro?
We explore what our parents and caregivers taught us about anger, and what we teach our children in return.
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Parenting is Political
Meet Jasmine and Mo. Mo is a queer non-binary white person and Jasmine is a queer Black person. Together they are navigating how to raise a family and why parenting is totally political.
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