American Fever Dream

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung KimTopics: Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy Awards. R. Kelly and Universal must pay over a half a million in music royalties towards victims. Thousands gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech. White man fatally shoots 3 Black people in Jacksonville Florida in racist attack. Coco Gauff calls out Chair Umpire then wins match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics:What is Samantha Bee’s news diet?How the writers’ strike and lack of late night shows has impacted the way we understand and process political eventsWhat it will take to elevate more women in the politics and comedy spaceHow Republicans in Ohio are trying to confuse voters about a pro-reproductive rights constitutional amendmentWhy is Mitch McConnell the way that he is? We ruminateWe play our favorite game: Is this celebrity older or younger than Ron DeSantis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why Ron DeSantis has blood on his hands after the racist massacre in Jacksonville, Florida Trump raised $7.1 million off his mugshot The Spanish soccer head is refusing to resign over kissing a player non-consensually while continuing to make things worse for himself reputationally Unpacking Ronan Farrow’s head-spinning report on Elon Musk’s influence over the federal government… while using ketamine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes commentator, teacher, and author Adrienne Lawrence to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @adriennelawrence, Adrienne LawrenceTopics: Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” filed a petition accusing the Touhy family of lying. The Spanish football team wins World Cup despite fighting against the RFEF and coaches. New York judge blocks retail marijuana licensing. Texas Woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case. We welcome both Rihanna and Serena’s baby girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The message behind the viral anti-politician song used to open the Fox News GOP debate Vivek Ramaswamy made a huge impression during the first debate. But was it a good one? Nikki Haley’s strong performance and Mike Pence’s surprising moments of… good improv? Donald Trump’s incredibly weird interview with Tucker Carlson that covered everything from Jeffrey Epstein to Joe Biden’s legs Looking ahead to the next phase of the 2024 election This episode was co-hosted by Grace Weinstein (IG: @grayyy), who hosts and produces “WTF, America?” on Snapchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Spain wins the women’s World Cup against a backdrop many women will recognize (a problematic boss with institutional support) Who we’d put money on to win this week’s GOP debate The World Chess Federation bans transwomen from competing for… why exactly? Are Men Ok? Asking for the judge who wants to outlaw abortion because people like looking at babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh RisheTopics: Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co. Sharing how being a Black woman affected her diagnosis The biggest myths about endometriosis. Advice for people with uteruses on how they can advocate for their health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Who will be part of Trump’s jury in Georgia? How influencers are introducing women to the conservative agenda through anti-birth control misinformation The sneaky ways people like Peter Thiel and Ben Shapiro are pulling millennial and Gen Z women toward the far-right movement The disingenuous feminism of the “Trad Wife” nostalgia This episode was guest hosted by Ginny Hogan (IG: @ginnyhogan_ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: What to know about Fani Willis, the Georgia DA about to indict Donald Trump The cringiest moments from Republican Coachella Has Vivek Ramaswamy dethroned Ron DeSantis as the 2024 alternative to Trump Are Men OK? We unpack an important update in the Zuckerberg-Musk cage fight that never was Plus, Amanda Zurawski (@aceiswild) returns with updates about her lawsuit against the state of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Kelsey Lindell, founder and CEO of Misfit Media, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @kelsey_lindell, Kelsey LindellTopics: Three white men charged with assault after Montgomery Riverfront Brawl. Lizzo’s response to the allegations made against her. A new lawsuit targets Fashion diversity efforts. Texas A&M reaches $1 million settlement with Black journalism professor Simone Biles returns to gymnastics and wins 2023 U.S. Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices