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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Mar 21, 2024 • 23min
Humanity's Blackout
"if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?!" If a genocide persists and every person that speaks out is silenced will the killing persist?! For both the answer is yes. What we need to be reminded of in moments like these is that our power is in our collective voice and truth. How we stand up for one another, how we speak out, matters. Waj and Danielle discuss media blackouts, biases and more on the next democracyish!Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2024 • 33min
Kitchens, Lies and Tik Tok
Nothing says authenticity like a breathless Senator Kitchen Katie trying her damndest to scare the hell out of white women in America with her lies. Speaking of lies, Special Counsel Robert Hur found himself defending his report on Biden being "old and meekly with a poor memory" when in fact his report doesn't match the transcript where he said that Biden had a "photographic memory". Finally Wajahat and Danielle close out this episode with the debate over Tik Tok! It's a jammed packed episode friends... buckle up!Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2024 • 26min
Everything is at Stake in 2024
With Super Tuesday behind us, and Nikki Haley ending her campaign, Republicans make it clear the 4Xs indicted, 91 felony counts, rapist and grifter Donald Trump is their choice. While the names on the 2024 presidential ballot may be the same but the stakes are much higher. Danielle and Wajahat dig into all you need to know about election 2024!Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 29, 2024 • 40min
Committed to a Real Democracy
The podcast discusses the Michigan primaries and protest votes from Muslim Americans against Biden's stance on Israel. It also covers Aaron Bushnell's extreme protest and an investigative series on Imam Jamil Al-Amin and FBI's cointelpro.
Feb 22, 2024 • 29min
Steps to Getting Sane
Dr. Kirk Schneider author of the book: Life Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World, joins Danielle and Wajahat on this week's #democracyish to discuss how we can all learn to move through our anxiety, pause, reflect and respond rather than react. An important episode for managing our emotions during these challenging times.Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2024 • 27min
The Media's Black Boogeyman
Columnist/Associate Editor, Adrian Walker, at the Boston Globe has been covering "The Murder in Boston" for 3 decades. A white married couple with a baby on the way ends up shot on the "wrong side of town", a black man is blamed and then the story takes flight from there. We get into a conversation on race, media and policing on this episode of democracyishHosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2024 • 30min
Nikki Haley vs. None of These
[Democracy-ish] is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DEMOCRACY and get on your way to being your best self.How can you lose against no one?!? Ask Nikki Haley who was recently gobsmacked by "None of These Candidates" in the Nevada Republican primary and it was truly breathtaking. Meanwhile Trump is headed to the SCOTUS to convince them the presidency isn't an officer of the country and therefore he can be on ballots even though he incited an insurrection. Waj and Danielle discuss this and so much more!Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, 2024 • 27min
Biden, We Have a Problem
Whether it's Gen Z organizing on college campuses and in the streets or the Muslim community in Michigan telling Biden not to come or Black Pastors saying they're having trouble aligning their parishioners with Biden on genocide in Gaza--every critical constituency of the Democratic Party is ringing a 5-alarm bell--and on this week's episode Waj and Danielle ask, is anyone in Biden world listening?!?Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2024 • 28min
Wartime on White Supremacy
Discussion on the promotion of white supremacy by MAGA supremacists and the threat they pose to progress. Analysis of attempts to hinder marginalized communities' rights. Insights on price cuts and ad-free listening while expressing disagreement with a statement about white women and white supremacy. Expressing frustration with white women upholding white supremacy and the importance of Democrats taking a stronger stance.
Jan 18, 2024 • 34min
The Winter of Cruelty
CEO of JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon told CNBC that "Democrats should stop bashing MAGA" and be nice. He also said that "Trump was right about some things". On this week's democracyish Danielle and Wajahat breakdown all the ways that Dimon's statement is not only wrong but telling about how white billionaires will do anything and say anything to protect their ass(ets) and why this statement should be a major red flag for anyone paying attention to who has Trump's back. Hosts: Danielle Moodie & Wajahat Ali Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Senior Producer: Quinton Hill Distributor: DCP Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
