This Sh*t Ain’t Normal

Sep 19, 2024

Hosts dive into last weekend's vibrant Congressional Black Caucus conference, highlighting political discussions and fabulous fashion. They tackle Republican policies regarding women and children, humorously critiquing absurd comments about school lunches. The urgency of reproductive rights and childcare accessibility takes center stage as they unpack the emotional toll of restrictive laws. Engaging listener questions spark conversation around the relevance of political campaigns, showcasing the intersection of identity, culture, and activism in today's climate.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Cultural Reflections and Political Interactions

01:33 • 2min

Celebrating Style and Significance at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference

03:25 • 3min

Denim, Politics, and Community Engagement

06:21 • 15min

Reevaluating the Legacy of School Mascots

21:43 • 2min

Cultural Narratives and Care Challenges

23:23 • 11min

The Burden of Student Lunch Debt and Political Hypocrisy

34:53 • 2min

Navigating Reproductive Rights and Political Struggles

36:29 • 7min

Politics, Identity, and Cultural Controversies

43:11 • 3min

Reproductive Rights and Political Accountability in Florida

46:22 • 21min

Labor Policies and Community Identity

01:07:05 • 4min

Examining the Dangers of Political Rhetoric

01:11:03 • 2min

Expanding Your Political Awareness Through Diverse Media

01:13:05 • 2min

The Importance of Authentic Conversations in Media

01:14:51 • 2min

Exciting Announcements and Podcast Recommendations

01:17:02 • 2min

Hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum kick off today with a recap of last weekend’s live show at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Check out the whole event in last Monday’s episode, or you can see everyone’s wonderful outfits in the YouTube version.

Lots of doom and Republican-gloom this week, as the GOP seeks to force American women to have babies even as they oppose support for families with young kids. A Minnesota state senator claims that kids in his state don’t need free school lunches because he’s “never met a hungry person in Minnesota…” OK. JD Vance advocates his “plan” for making childcare more affordable: call grandma. And Gov DeSantis goes full propaganda mode to protect Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, while using Florida law enforcement to harass pro-choice supporters. God forbid anyone commit the most heinous crimes of being born a woman or a hungry child in a poor family…

Y’all had some great listener questions this week, including whether or not famous politicians listen to our show, and why isn’t the Harris/Walz campaign pushing more populace policies (or are they)?

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Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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