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Dr. Lewis V. Baldwin is a Martin Luther King Jr. scholar with a new book, The Arc of Truth. Danielle speaks with him about the significance of truth in Dr. King's activism, and how we need to fight back against rampant dishonesty in the present day. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina McGuire is the author of By the Skin of Your Teeth, second place winner of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Gina joins Danielle today to discuss the importance of hope during a time of great change. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I wanted to share a great show with you all! Listen to powerful and genuine stories that we can relate to. In the episode I’m about to play for you, you’ll meet Leon Ford who survived being shot multiple times by police and now is on the front lines of police reform in Pittsburg… For More Learn More Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election day post-mortem. Gen Z saved the day! But is our government going to save them from the climate crisis and gun violence epidemic? Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate crisis which once seemed to be in a vaguely far-off future is here today, and we are living through it. T.K. Rex is the author of A Holdout in the Northern California Designated Wildcraft Zone, an Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story about the hopefulness that comes out of destruction; Danielle spoke with them about their story and their outlook on our climate present as well as our climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akhim Alexis is the author of The Lexicographer and One Tree Island, a finalist in the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest. Danielle speaks with Akhim about the importance of imagining a hopeful yet realistic climate future. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina Brillon is the co-host of The State of Women podcast - she joined Danielle to discuss the state of women in 2022 and the battles that lie ahead after midterm elections. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anand Giridharadas is the author of the new book The Persuaders and joined Danielle for a long-awaited discussion about how the Democratic party urgently needs to do the work to persuade voters to support them - rather than idly expecting them to come around to the idea that left-wing policies are better. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day was yesterday. Today Democrats and activists have to begin picking up the pieces and moving forward - not just sitting around and waiting two years for 2024. Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins for an election pre-mortem.Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make It Plain host Mark Thompson joins Danielle once more for an election day special in which they both stress the urgency of voting now more than ever before. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and hundreds more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.