Woke AF Daily

Can you believe we are only one year out from the next general election?? Jirair Ratevosian is running for Congress next year, and he joined Danielle to discuss running for office as an openly gay Armenian-American, the challenges in his district as well as the issues facing Democrats in the 365 days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis and its impact on American society. It emphasizes the need for real information and criticizes the notion of necessary evils. The podcast also highlights global protests against the war in Israel and questions American foreign diplomacy. It explores the increasing violence in the country and the manipulation of information. Additionally, it delves into the anger among people, the fractured US opposition, and the urgency to come together.

Joan Walsh, co-author of Corporate Bullsh*t, joined Danielle for a timely conversation about the ever widening gap in the American socioeconomy - and how we can fight back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast discusses the current state of the Republican Party and the battle for the speakership. It also examines the extreme views of Representative Mike Johnson and the dangers of normalizing Republican tactics. The shocking story of Tracy Raquel Burns, a toddler falsely accused of murder, is also explored. Overall, the podcast raises concerns about the future of America and the role of the media in holding individuals accountable.

The purpose of wokeness is to raise consciousness. We are in a low vibrational place and something is going to have to give.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Yates Sexton, author of The Midnight Kingdom and host of The Muckrake Podcast, returns to Woke AF Daily for a deep and harrowing discussion about life in late capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Metzl returns to Woke AF Daily to discuss the unfortunate, unconscionable, and unending slew of mass shootings in America - as documented in his upcoming book What We've Become.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast touches on topics such as the importance of positivity, navigating anger and embracing love, introducing new podcasts, the tragic life of Peter Ivers, true crime and political commentary, and focusing on consciousness and love.

Sociology professor Alexandrea Ravenelle has published the first major study on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on gig workers; the Side Hustle Safety Net author joins Danielle for a gripping conversation on the current economy and the push by workers for a better future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woke Wednesdays are a good day to plant yourself and take root. On this Woke Wednesday, Danielle digs into former president Barack Obama's remarks regarding Israel and Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.