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What's the Word?

by TunedInMedia

What's the Word dissects the cultural and societal "isms" that are dangerously pervasive to the American experience. Each episode, we breakdown those ails - from cultural appropriation to identity politics.

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Episodes

  1. Black Gods, Technicolor Goons

    Stephanie is joined by Kimeko of "Love, Pop Culture" and Ernie Suggs for a year-in-review discussion on Lizzo, black creators that changed the game in 2019 and the continued risk facing black lives. For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at: IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  2. REWIND: Come and get your soul food

    Happy Thanksgiving! We're resharing our 2018 candid conversation with vegan chef Kimberly @mightbevegan on holiday horror stories, soul food and black health. For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at: IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  3. Pastor of None

    Amber, Stephanie and guest host Kia Speaks come to the altar to pray over the state of the black church. Plus, we discuss the majesty of Robyn Crawford and Whitney and Disney movies. ***Please subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend!**** For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at:...

  4. Sign a Petition, Save a Life

    Amber and Stephanie cover the alarming number of missing black girls and the injustice of Rodney Reed's pending execution. Plus, the Vs. is devoted to our fave John Witherspoon. Links to note: Sign the petition to keep Rodney from execution:...

  5. Nightmare on Cali streets

    California is living a nightmare, and we can't with two of hip-hop's most toxic voices. Plus, Amber and Stephanie discuss black people in horror films and "Dolemite." Some links to review from this episode: Black people in horror films:...

  6. Lynch Mobster

    We explore the history of lynching and why politicizing is trash. Plus, we examine the challenges of being degreed and black. Join our e-mail list for free stuff and facts: https://bit.ly/3609GBI For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at: IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  7. No Justice, No Peace

    Amber and Stephanie review the week of black excellence, police coverups and unadulterated lightskinnededness. Plus, we discuss the listeners-pick topic of black maternity. For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at: IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  8. White womanin'

    Nobody's here for Amber's crocodile tears nor showboating from the Becky's of Congress. Amber and Stephanie are here for two classic films about racial injustice in this week's versus. For more daily "Get Your Learn On" moments, follow us at: IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  9. Clear and Present Danger

    Amber and Stephanie dig into the dangers of bullies, climate change and an overzealous "left." Some links we referred to in this week's episode: Climate change kid, Greta Thunberg: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/23/weather/greta-thunberg-unga-climate-speech-intl/index.html White nationalism now…

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  10. No New Slaves

    This ain't what Harriet died for, y'all.

  11. A-Town Get Down

    We explore the fails and wins at OneMusic Fest and Black Girls Rock. Plus, we how Atlanta is helping Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian. https://www.caring4others.org/partnerships/convoy-of-care/

  12. Texas Hold 'Em

    Amber and Stephanie discuss the "gamble" that is living in Texas right now, toxic black moms and celebrate our bestie Beyonce's birthday.

  13. The Cancel Clique

    Amber and Stephanie check the overzealous cancel culture and stan for Missy and the other MTV VMA all-stars.

  14. Hot-n-Spicy Takes

    Get your Louisiana hot sauce ready for Amber and Stephanie's dishing on transphobia, dating in 2019 and the chicken sammich debate of the century.

  15. Whose mans is this?!

    Please come get your mans and dem.

  16. Working While Black

    The struggle is real when it comes to being black in corporate America (and elsewhere).

  17. Go, where?!?

    Amber and Stephanie talk about virtually nobody believing black women, black adjacent cultures and our favorite black miniseries of yesteryear.

  18. Killing us softly with your tweet

    It's not just 45 who needs to put his phone down.

  19. The Black Carpet

    We chat all things BET Awards, the woes of having a womb and who we aren't inviting to our black carpet.

  20. Seasons change, but the BS doesn't

    We're back! Amber + Stephanie discuss: the white-splaining of Juneteenth, new slavery for women, "Pose" and Megan thee Stallion!

  21. Sissssssstaaaaaah

    Amber and Stephanie celebrate Women's History Month with a special shoutout to our Sistafriends! Social media: Instagram: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: wtwpodcast1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wtwpodcastatl/ Email: [email protected]

  22. Juss Say No

    Can we just start Black History Month over? Social media: Instagram: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: wtwpodcast1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wtwpodcastatl/ Email: [email protected]

  23. Waiting to Inhale

    You ain't gotta lie to kick it, Kamala! Amber and Stephanie are joined by Culture critic/journalist Ernie Suggs to dissect Blackface and separatism.

  24. ATL - Innit?

    The Super Bowl has left the city! Amber and Stephanie talk about the whirlwind weekend that rocked Atlanta, including 21 Savage's recent arrest by ICE. Plus two of the most iconic Black films go head-to-head in this week's Vs. Social media: Instagram: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: wtwpodcast1 Facebook:...

  25. Complicity Ain't Bliss

    Zero tolerance.

  26. These Are Da Breaks!

    Amber and Stephanie talk Oscar nominations and snubs, whether they should cancel certain female musician pioneers, and Kamala 2020! Social media: Instagram: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: wtwpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtwpodcastatl/ Email: [email protected]

  27. Facts on Facts

    2019: The year of the black woman; the downfall of the toxic male and the culture snatchers. Stay Connected: Instagram: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: wtwpodcast1 Facebook: /wtwpodcastatl Email: [email protected]

  28. Can't spell rape without the 'R'

    Amber and Stephanie are back to cover the glory of the Golder Globes, Cyntoia Brown's release and the generational curses that likely led to "surviving R. Kelly." Plus a fan-picked VS. for 90's babies.

  29. Audios, Amigos!

    Amber and Stephanie reflect on some of the most inspiring moments from 2018, along with some of the f*ckery from the year. Plus, the toughest Vs. to date - see y'all in 2019!

  30. King, where?

    Amber and Stephanie address this week's royalty fails, academy wins as well as Cyntoia Brown and our rigged justice system.

  31. Nothing is Free.99

    Amber and Stephanie discuss Sandra Bland, Meek Mill + the cost of freedom after conviction and Michelle Obama and the sacrifice of marriage. Plus, this week's VS. celebrates Jay-Z's best cuts from "Blueprint".

  32. Treat Her Right

    Amber and Stephanie delve deep into the stigma of Black women being "too independent" to date, how some men and women struggle to properly love a strong woman, plus a versus between two iconic Beyoncé anthems.

  33. Food for Thought

    Amber and Stephanie marinate on Thanksgiving and the complicated love for soul food with vegan chef Kimberly of @Mightbvegan.

  34. Sista-tuition

    Black women have taken over the halls of the Senate, have predicted threats of mass shooters, plus Stacey Abrams continues her fight for a fair gubernatorial election.

  35. For Shirley

    Amber and Stephanie dive into the long list of black women who fought the good fight this election season.

  36. American Horror Story

    America doesn't need a holiday to scare us.

  37. Ain't I A Woman?

    Amber and Stephanie explore the wonders and traumas of being a Black woman in America.

  38. Clout Chasers

    Amber and Stephanie discuss why Elizabeth Warren should have kept her DNA results to herself, the BET Hip-Hop Awards, a true farewell to Ye, and a face-off between two iconic inspirational Black teen films!

  39. Hurricane Becky

    This storm is a doozie!

  40. For the culture or nah?

    Amber and Stephanie are joined by a special guest, Sean of Civil Writes, this week. The crew critiques the state of hip-hop, the A3C Festival and fratboy privilege. IG: @wtwpodcastatl Twitter: @wtwpodcast1

  41. Ghost Busters

    Amber and Stephanie discuss what everyone hates in dating: ghosting. Plus, they share their own #WhyIDidntReport experiences.

  42. Smear Campaign

    Amber and Stephanie call bull on the Botham Jean case. They also sift through the hits and misses at the Emmys and Katt Williams' beef-filled week.

  43. Let the church say: HELL TO THE NAW

    Amber and Stephanie kiki about the hottest tea served from The Bobby Brown Story! They also read the black church for filth and gleefully swim in the ocean of white tears floating around the recent NIKE ad starring our favorite activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.

  44. Rest in Soul

    Amber and Stephanie pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin while throwing hella shade at Nicki Minaj (what's her problem?!) Plus, they explore misogynoir as they gush over the new season of insecure.

  45. The A-List

    Black women on international magazine covers everywhere! Plus Amber and Stephanie delve deep inside athletic activism and its impact on today's sports.

  46. For us, by us.

    Amber and Steph are talking cultural appropriation and how to combat that culture snatching with black ownership. Also, we touch on codeswitching, listener topic picks and "Sorry to Bother You."

  47. TROLLS

    How many of us have them?

  48. Live in Atlanta

    In their first live podcast, Amber and Stephanie chop it up about Juneteenth, The Carters' "Everything is Love," generational trauma and toxic masculinity.

  49. Strategic Beef

    Amber and Stephanie break down the psychology behind rap beefs and the new NFL national anthem policy, plus an especially divisive poll at the end.

  50. Light Skin Privilege

    In their official podcast debut, Amber and Stephanie discuss the royal wedding, “existing while black,” their personal experiences with colorism and temporarily revoking a popular hip-hop star’s “black card.” Also, stay tuned to the end of the show for the head-to-head poll on “Martin” vs. “Fresh...

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What's the Word dissects the cultural and societal "isms" that are dangerously pervasive to the American experience. Each episode, we breakdown those ails - from cultural appropriation to identity politics.

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