Small Doses with Amanda Seales

This week, we are joined by Aru Shiney-Ajay and Dejah Powell of Sunrise Movement, a youth organization with a mission of stopping the climate crisis and winning a Green New Deal, to talk about the ways mass movement momentum can change the Democratic Party for the better.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

This week, we are joined by activist, attorney, and Rutgers University professor Noura Erakat, to contextualize the ways the US is intrinsicly implicated in the genocide, and how the lies around Zionism mirror the lies around captialsm and racism.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

Ruha Benjamin, a sociologist and author of *Imagination: A Manifesto*, dives into the transformative power of imagination in disrupting the status quo. She discusses how creativity can challenge traditional norms and promote social justice. Benjamin emphasizes the vital role of education in inspiring action and empowering students to confront uncomfortable truths. The conversation also highlights the intersection of imagination and economic narratives, urging a reevaluation of societal standards while advocating for collaboration across generations in the fight for equity.

This week, we are joined by Jelani Memory, author and creator of the A Kids Book About... series, for a conversation about talking to kids, raising their consciousness, and the power of books.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

This week, we are joined by Mehdi Hasan, journalist and founder of Zeteo, to discuss the failures of the media in the era of Trump's 2nd term, America's descent into facism, and how independent journalists are navigating this landscape.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

This week, Dayna Lynn Nuckolls, The People’s Oracle, joins us to demystify spirituality outside of traditional religious spaces, and discuss the connections between politics and prophecy.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

This week, organizer and activist Afeni Evans (@factsandfire) joins us to talk about finding her way to radical politics, the work of the Mass Liberation Project, and the incoming phase of American facism and expansion of white supremacy.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!

adrienne maree brown, a renowned writer and activist, discusses the art of 'loving corrections' in relationships. She emphasizes the balance between gentle guidance and tough love while exploring self-reflection. The impact of music on personal identity is revealed through anecdotes. The conversation delves into self-perception, voice dynamics, and societal expectations, especially regarding race and gender. brown also highlights the importance of empathy in relationships, encouraging deeper connections in a superficial digital age.

Claudia De la Cruz, an activist and former presidential nominee for the Socialist Party, shares her insights on the true meanings of socialism and communism. She critiques the burdens of capitalism, such as housing inequalities and the pressure of rent. The discussion delves into the intersection of faith and activism, advocating for social justice and collective action. De la Cruz also highlights the emergence of global movements pushing back against U.S. dominance, emphasizing the need for education and unity in the fight for equity and dignity.

This week, we unpack notability vs. notoriety, redifining success, and the path to artistic intellectualism. For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!