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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Jan 11, 2024 • 33min
How Can Progressives Unite During Israel/Gaza?
Rabbi Sharon Brous, #1 most influential rabbi in the US, discusses finding solidarity and healing among Jewish American and progressive communities of color in the wake of Israel's war in Gaza. Topics include overcoming trauma, uniting against bigotry, and imagining new possibilities.
Jan 4, 2024 • 30min
Can We Humanize Immigration?
Danielle and Wajahat are joined by Waj's former professor Bill Ong Hing to discuss his latest book: Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform our Racist and Unjust System. We talk Trump "poisoning the blood" comments and more on this week's episode of 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.
Dec 28, 2023 • 24min
2023. What a Year!
Wajahat and Danielle reflect on 2023 and give us their thoughts on the best word to describe this year. What's yours?!? This year has certainly been a lot on all fronts but next year maybe the beginning of something new... or you know, the end! We are so grateful to all of you for riding with us this year and we will see you in 2024! InshallahHosts: 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.
Dec 21, 2023 • 32min
Language and Nuance Matte
Nathan Thrall, Jewish American author of The Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy, joins as guest. They discuss censorship, cancel culture, and the blurred lines between criticism of Israel, Zionism, and anti-Semitism. The differing opinions on the use of force and calls for a ceasefire are highlighted. The importance of personalized emergency medication kits, like the Jase case, is discussed. The speaker expresses their hope and moral responsibility in Jerusalem.
Dec 14, 2023 • 26min
Should Biden be Worried?
Sure, we are 11 months out from the election but the chatter about not voting and sitting this one out seems to be growing. While 2020 was about lack of excitement our fears are that 2024 will be about anger--and anger directed towards Biden by the every base he needs to squeak out the most important victory of our lifetimes. Danielle and Wajahat take a look at the headlines and offer their analysis on what Biden should do next!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.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 36min
AIPAC vs. The SQUAD
Author and Washington Bureau Chief of Intercept, Ryan Grim, joins democracyish to discuss his new book: The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution. AIPAC is waging a $100M campaign against the Squad and we ask Ryan what happens to the revolution if AIPAC wins?!? This and more on today's packed episode.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.
Nov 30, 2023 • 31min
The GOP's Reckoning
It's hard to believe that a little over a decade ago Mitt Romney was the standard bearer of the Republican Party. Now, the retiring Senator is considering leaving the Party he once led altogether. In the new biography, Romney: A Reckoning, author McKay Coppins, uncovers all we ever wanted to know about Romney, his thoughts on his colleagues, Trump and more. In this episode of #democracyish Waj and Danielle chat with Coppins and ask "is Romney the last Republican?"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.
Nov 23, 2023 • 29min
What's the purpose of Prison & Parole?
Ben Austen, author of the new book Correction: Parole, Prison and the Possibility of Change, shares the story of two men that have been up for parole for decades following their crimes and still denied; which begs the question when is a person's debt to society finally paid off? Are we a society that believes in redemption or just retribution?!? Danielle and Wajahat get into this and more on this week's episode of 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.
Nov 16, 2023 • 26min
Crushing the Vermin?!
Donald Trump has gone full fascist with his latest lines of stochastic terrorism--referring to his political opponents as "vermin" and "internal enemies". He is painting the picture of what a renewed Trump administration would do. All we have to do is open our eyes and ears. Just a hint... the future doesn't look bright! On this week's democracyish Waj and Danielle layout all the ways our democracy and freedoms are being crushed alongside our political norms and just basic decency. 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.
Nov 9, 2023 • 31min
Censure This!
It is not easy being a Black or Brown political commentator in America--Waj only makes it look that way! He went toe to toe on a recent show with a right-winger and not only kept his cool but shutdown the bigot with style. We discuss his appearance, the censuring of Representative Rashida Tlaib, and election night on this jam packed episode of 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.
