Racism on the Levels
by Stacie Freasier (she/they)
A monthly radio show that explores how the social construct of race and racism operates at the interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels with a focus on creative possibilities for the emerging future, a future free from oppression. Conversations with Austin-area leaders to provide historical context, current affairs, and visioning across various areas of interest. Airs 4th Mondays of the month at 2 pm Central Time on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM out of Austin, Texas, and streaming live at www.koop.org.
Episodes
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Cynthia Simons - May 2025
Guest: Cynthia Simons, Innovative Justice and Program Analysis Reentry Planning Manager for Travis County and Transformative Practices Consulting. Aired on May 16, 2025, on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas.
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Nykea Arnold - January 2025
Aired on 01/16/24 on KOOP Community Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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Sarah S. Bentley - December 2024
Aired on 12/19/24 on KOOP Community Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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Marissa Rivera - November 2024
Aired on 11/21/24 on KOOP Community Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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Jill Henderson - October 2024
Aired on 10/17/24 on KOOP Community Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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Sabrina Phillips - September 2024
Aired on 9/19/24 on KOOP Community Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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Amanda Johnston - July 2024
This episode revolves around the intersections of poetry, creative expression, identity, and racial justice. 2024 Texas State Poet Laureate and Founder and Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts Amanda Johnston highlights the importance of supporting Black women writers and amplifying their...
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Fatima Mann - May 2024
In this conversation, Stacie Freasier and Fatima Mann discuss topics of healing, liberation, and the intersection of activism and wellness. They explore the importance of self-care and taking care of one's own well-being in order to effectively engage in social justice work. They also touch on…
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Tyra Clark - April 2024
This episode explores the topics of racism, grief, loss, and social justice. Guest Tyra Clark discusses her deep roots in Austin and her experiences with racism and displacement. She also discusses the importance of addressing racial trauma and the impact of racism on mental and behavioral…
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Maggie Luna - March 2024
Stacie Freasier and Maggie Luna, Executive Director of the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, discuss the systemic failures and challenges faced by individuals affected by addiction, incarceration, and the criminal justice system. Maggie shares her personal experiences of being failed by various...
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In Conversation with Amber Watts - August 2023
Guest: Amber Watts, Austin Justice Coalition Topic: Education Justice Original Air Date: 08.16.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Stacie Shea Williams - August 2023
Guest: Stacie Shea Williams Original Air Date: 07.19.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Meme Styles and Julianne Hanckel (Pt. 2), and Brandie Meister - June 2023
Guests: Meme Styles, President and Founder and Julianne Hanckel, Board President of Measure; Brandie Meister, Mindfulness and Wellness Coach and Co-Founder of Real Queens Fix Each Other's Crowns Topics: Equitable Evaluation / Mental Health and Anti-racist Work Policies Original Air Date:...
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In Conversation with Meme Styles and Julianne Hanckel (Pt. 1) - May 2023
Guests: Meme Styles, President and Founder of Measure and Julianne Hanckel, President of the Board of Directors of Measure Topic: Equitable Evaluation Original Air Date: 05.22.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Dave Cortez - April 2023
Guest: Dave Cortez, Executive Director, Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Director Topic: Environmental Justice Original Air Date: 04.24.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Carmen Llanes - March 2023
Guest: Carmen Llanes, Executive Director, Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA) Topic: Community Organizing and Health Justice Original air date 03.27.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In conversation with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph - February 2023
Guest: Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, Professor of History and Distinguished Service Professor and Founder of the University of Texas at Austin Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Topics: Gentrification and Austin's Black Community Original Air Date: 02.27.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in...
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In Conversation with Antony Jackson, Sr. - January 2023
Guest: Antony Jackson, Sr., Founder and CEO of We Can Now Austin Topic: Justice for Austin's Unhoused Community Original Air Date 01.23.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Soyinka Rahim - December 2022
Guest: Grassroots Spiritual Practitioner Soyinka Rahim of BIBOLOVE Topic: Racial Justice through Breathwork and Art Original Air Date: 12.26.2022 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Joao Paulo Connolly - November 2022
Guest: Joao Paolo Connolly, Organizing Director of Austin Justice Coalition Topic: Housing Justice Original Air Date: 11.27.2022 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
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In Conversation with Shellie Hayes-McMahon - October 2022
Guest: Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Black Austin Democrats and Planned Parenthood Texas Votes Topic: Voter Suppression in Austin Original Air Date: 10.24.2022 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas ---
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In Conversation with Qi Dada - August 2022
Guest: Qi Dada of Qi Dada Life Coaching and Riders Against the Storm Topic: Truth Telling of Whiteness Original Air Date: 08.29.2022 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas
About this show
A monthly radio show that explores how the social construct of race and racism operates at the interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels with a focus on creative possibilities for the emerging future, a future free from oppression. Conversations with Austin-area leaders to provide historical context, current affairs, and visioning across various areas of interest. Airs 4th Mondays of the month at 2 pm Central Time on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM out of Austin, Texas, and streaming live at www.koop.org.
Hosted by
Stacie Freasier (she/they)