democracy-ish
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democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, this podcast exposes the dangerous forces of white supremacy and ignorance that threaten our nation's future. For too long, America's political landscape has been dominated by a white-centric narrative, ignoring the true diversity of our multiracial society. Danielle and Wajahat dive deep into the pressing issues that mainstream media often overlook, offering sharp, real, and entertaining conversations on how we can build a multiracial democracy. If you're looking for insightful analysis, candid discussions, and a fresh perspective on today's most critical political issues, democracy-ish is your go-to podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 23, 2020 • 42min
Nightmare In Portland
Nightmare In Portland. Trump’s secretive military police—stormtrumpers—are attacking and kidnapping peaceful citizens in Portland. They will soon be in Chicago, Detroit, NY and elsewhere. This is fascism and it is extremely frightening. Danielle and Touré are scared out of our minds and you should be, too.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2020 • 34min
Kanye Won't Save Trump
Kanye has exited the presidential race as quickly as he entered it. As if 2020 could get any crazier. Is Kanye the first or last in a string of would-be third party candidates? Will America still be entangled with this type of foolishness in... August? Is voting a third party candidate even acceptable in a world where one of the candidates is an existential threat to Black, brown and queer lives? Danielle and Touré discuss on democracyish.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2020 • 43min
Arrest Amy Cooper
Should they arrest Amy Cooper? Some Black intellectuals say no. She’s suffered enough. Christian Cooper agrees. What does Democracyish say? Danielle and Toure want her to see her do time.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2020 • 37min
Reparations Now
The racial wealth gap has not changed since the 1950s. The federal government has been helping white people build wealth and damaging Black people’s ability to create wealth for decades. The time for reparations is now. Inspired by Nikole Hannah-Jones’s NYT piece about reparations, Danielle and Toure make the case.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan Woodhall AssociateProducer: Andrew MarshelloDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2020 • 35min
Should We Leave America?
Is America beyond fixing? Should we just move? Or should we stay and fight to help America out of the difficult hole it’s in now? Danielle and Toure debate whether it’s time to abandon America or time to stand up and work to make America great for once. #Democracyish.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 42min
Trump's A Jackass
Trump’s a buffoon, a jerk, an ignoramus, a moron, a nincompoop, a victim, a maniac, and a racist but he’s also a jackass. Democracyish with guest David Frum on the meaning of Trump and the meaning of the Rayshard Brooks case.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2020 • 43min
Imagine A Post-Police World
Imagine a post-police world where cops aren’t stalking Black people in the streets? It doesn’t mean chaos and The Purge, it means a new vision of public safety. What exactly do we envision? Danielle and Toure explain. Democracyish.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2020 • 51min
Police: Still Killing Us
As the country continues falling apart, protesters are everywhere, fighting symbolically for their ideals and too often finding themselves in literal fights with police. This week we talk about protesting hell with two people who were peacefully protesting when they got attacked by police. Democracyish.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2020 • 38min
On Amy Cooper and George Floyd
We are triggered. The white privilege of Amy Cooper, the tragic death of George Floyd… it’s been a difficult week. We come together to vent, to preach, to scream. We unpack the lies and address the pain. Democracyish.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2020 • 33min
What's the Matter With Wypipo?
In a world where 57% of white men support Trump and 57% of everyone else is against him you have to wonder what’s the matter with wypipo? Especially white men. Danielle and Toure talk to Jonathan Metzl the author of Dying Of Whiteness about what’s going on with white people.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & TouréExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Ryan WoodhallDistributor: DCP Entertainment Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
