Woke AF Daily

iHeartPodcasts
undefined
Jan 30, 2024 • 33min

Is It About Race, or Racism?

New York Times best-selling author Keith Boykin is back with a new book entitled Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race? He joined Danielle for a conversation about the different ways conservatives and liberals deploy that question, racial "boogeymen" that have been employed through the years, and among many other things, why Black men (still) support Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 29, 2024 • 28min

What is a Just Economy?

Our current economic structure is not working, and more people seem to be realizing it with each passing year. Nick Romeo, New Yorker writer and UC Berkley professor, has a new book out now entitled The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy. Danielle spoke with him about what a "just economy" means, and the imagination and shared sense of responsibility it will take to accomplish it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 26, 2024 • 21min

People Are Not Statistics

From overseas in Gaza to here at home in the US, people are being treated as numbers. On this Friday, Danielle says "fuck it" to the dehumanizing conservative movement and its loudest cheerleaders, including Tim Scott and Nikki Haley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 25, 2024 • 26min

The Failed Promise of Liberalism

This is not a normal election. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins to discuss how we ended up here and what the outlook is like for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 24, 2024 • 22min

Race to the Bottom

The Republican primaries are a race to the bottom, but America itself is also heading towards a low point with no signs of slowing down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 23, 2024 • 24min

Combating the Hopelessness

Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of the Hispanic Federation, joined Danielle for an enlightening discussion about the diversity of opinions among Hispanic and Latinx voters, and the challenges Democrats face in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 22, 2024 • 25min

Country Music Should Look Like Our Country

Brooke Eden has been an active singer & songwriter for a decade, and came out in 2021 before getting engaged to her wife. She joined Danielle for a conversation about her experience being closeted in the country music industry and the discussions behind the scenes that led to her coming out publicly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 19, 2024 • 21min

Voting For Our Future

We aren't voting FOR Joe Biden. We are voting for another chance at tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 18, 2024 • 43min

Matrix of White Supremacy

We don't have Morpheus or Neo to help us get out...we can only help ourselves. Today Danielle is joined by Dr. Jonathan Metzl for a difficult conversation about the realities facing Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
undefined
Jan 17, 2024 • 22min

Between Hope and Hopefulness

America is on life support...2024 will decide whether or not it's terminal. Donald Trump is galloping to the White House, and Danielle asks what we are willing to do in response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app