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Is This What Justice Looks Like?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 50:06


Your hosts dissect the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, the Ahmaud Arbery case, and other breaking news.

Culture and Accountability in Sports and Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:25


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eleventh episode of season two as they discuss the existing toxic cultures in the NFL with the recent resignation of Jon Gruden, now former Raiders Coach and cancel culture in 2021 as a result of Dave Chapelle's recent Netflix special.

Global Political Turmoil

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 63:44


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their tenth episode of season two as they discuss the results of the California recall, Korea's missiles, Haiti's political play, updates regarding Texas's abortion bill, the latest political narrative, "Peril," by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and performative activism inspired by a debate of AOC's dress during the Met Gala.

What's going on in DC?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 35:40


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their ninth episode of season two as they discuss what's going on in DC including Joe Biden's latest COVID guidelines and his crippling economic agenda with the House and Senate.

Grab a Bag, We're Flying

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 50:03


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eighth episode of season two as they discuss America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, California's Recall Vote, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Green New Deal, and Texas's newest abortion law "Senate Bill 8."

#TigrayGenocide - Updates and Action Steps

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 29:40


Join host Zuher in the seventh episode of season two as she discusses updates on the #TigrayGenocide (Listen to "What's the #TigrayGenocide?" - If you haven't already), and what allies can do to support Tigrayans around the world in their fight to end the #TigrayGenocide. Ways to get involved: Leaked Audio from UN: https://twitter.com/OmnaTigray/status/1426549091153190916?s=20 Petition to Label the Atrocities in Tigray a Genocide: https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-the-united-states-must-label-the-atrocities-in-tigray-a-genocide-68de29b2-5965-4f1d-8a8a-f5c7a49e353d Amnesty International: "I Don't Know If They Realized I Was A Person" Rape and Other Sexual Violence In the Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia Report - https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/AFR2545692021ENGLISH.PDF https://tigrayactioncommittee.com/ (@TigrayAct on Twitter/Instagram) https://omnatigray.org/ (@OmnaTigray on Twitter/Instagram) Attend a protest near you - find more information about a local event: @TegaruEvents (Twitter/Instagram) Heal Tigray - Verified Charities to Donate Money for the people of Tigray: https://healtigray.com/

The South and Back Up

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 60:31


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixth episode of season two as they discuss the Cuba anti-government protests, the assassination of Haiti's President, Texas Democrats fleeing the state, and the findings on the Cuomo investigation regarding sexual harassment.

The Black History You Didn't Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 35:38


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fifth episode of season two as African American history that many may not have been aware of.

Cancel Politicians

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 51:59


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourth episode of season two as they discuss cancel culture, the latest Supreme Court ruling, and the NYC mayoral race.

Celebrating Juneteenth: Independence or Identity Politics?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 31:22


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their third episode of season two as they discuss the historical context of Juneteenth and Congress's latest bipartisan effort in making it a federal holiday.

Biden's America: Did Trump Ever Leave?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 71:06


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their second episode of season two as they discuss Biden's 100 days, the crisis on the southern border, Trump being banned from social media, and Trump's attempted return to the White House by the end of summer. 

What's the #TigrayGenocide?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 34:03


Join host Zuher (where's Ali?) in their first episode of season two as she discusses the #TigrayGenocide, her family back in Tigray, what advocacy work she has done, and what allies can do to support Tigrayans around the world in their fight to end the #TigrayGenocide.  Ways to get involved:  https://tigrayactioncommittee.com/ (@TigrayAct on Twitter/Instagram)  https://omnatigray.org/ (@OmnaTigray on Twitter/Instagram) Attend a protest near you - find more information about a local event: @TegaruEvents (Twitter/Instagram)  Heal Tigray - Verified Charities to Donate Money for the people of Tigray: https://healtigray.com/

Biden's America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 71:16


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixteenth and final episode of the season as they discuss all the chaos from Inauguration Day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden fame to national media, the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and, Biden's historic executive orders.

Get Your Passports Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 47:04


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fifteenth episode as they discuss foreign affairs and what's happened in the past week within the United States since the insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.  House impeaches Trump for "Incitement of Insurrection": https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/politics/house-vote-impeachment/index.html

Coup D'etat: Is This What Democracy Looks Like?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 53:22


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourteenth episode as they discuss the chaos that occurred on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021. The Domestic Terrorists that Stormed Capitol Hill: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/names-of-rioters-capitol.html https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/07/capitol-hill-riots-doj-456178

Where's Timmy With My Stimmy?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 34:23


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their thirteenth episode as they discuss how they are feeling about the new stimulus bill, the lack of accountability with our government representatives, and where the country currently is. COVID Relief Package: https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/12/17/stimulus-checks-900-billion-relief-package/ https://apnews.com/article/politics-senate-elections-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-bills-f100b3a3b4498a75d6ce522dc09056b0

Corona Trumps Platinum

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 44:56


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their twelfth episode as they discuss the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna, concerns about medical malpractice by the United States government, and the Platinum Plan. The Platinum Plan: https://cdn.donaldjtrump.com/public-files/press_assets/president-trump-platinum-plan-final-version.pdf https://cbc.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2228

Private Prisons: Cash Cow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 45:26


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eleventh episode as they discuss the prison-industrial complex, surveillance and policing in the United States, and how the United States treats those who are formerly incarcerated. Information on the Prison-Industrial Complex: http://criticalresistance.org/about/not-so-common-language/ https://www.colorlines.com/articles/masked-racism-reflections-prison-industrial-complex https://newjimcrow.com/about

Issa Slippery Slope

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 63:27


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their tenth episode as they discuss the school-to-prison pipeline, how it did (or did not) impact them growing up, and what we can do to dismantle it. Ways to Get Informed and Help in Tigray: https://linktr.ee/istandwithtigray https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/tegaru-in-nycnjconn-with-the-people-of-tigray Information on the School-to-Prison Pipeline: https://www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/school-prison-pipeline http://www.justicepolicy.org/news/8775

Joe Biden and the Giant Orange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 54:46


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their ninth episode. They discuss the political chaos of the week, the Georgia run-off elections, and what's happening in Tigray, Ethiopia, and other parts of Africa, and what you can do to help. Ways to Get Informed and Help in Tigray: https://linktr.ee/istandwithtigray Locate your local Community Fridge: https://www.changex.org/us/communityfridge/locations

It's Giving Tweet for Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 51:25


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their eighth episode as they discuss their opinion on how they are feeling post-election day, posts and tweets made on social media, next steps, and "what ifs." Information on the Electoral College, the Presidential Election Process, and Live Updates on the 2020 Election from the New York Times: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/the-electoral-college.aspx https://www.usa.gov/election https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/05/us/election-results

All Black Lives Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 112:35


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their seventh episode as they discuss the history of slavery in the United States, the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's presidency, the Jim Crow/Civil Rights era, and Black Lives Matter in the modern era. We stand in solidarity with everyone in African nations experiencing trauma, violence, and violations of their human rights. Here's a link to get informed and ways to help those abroad: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnV5GhlEWF/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlUvDBHi3j/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnX2-HHHHt/?hl=en

You Trying to Be A Guinea Pig for this Vaccine?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 59:02


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their sixth episode as they host a political round table with guests Fahme Ibrahim and Kaseen Smith, including questions about the 2020 election season, #BlackLivesMatter, public policy, and COVID-19. Joe Biden & Kamala Harris 2020 Website: https://joebiden.com/ Donald Trump & Mike Pence 2020 Website: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/

"They're Coming For You" - Kamala Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 47:02


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fifth episode as they re-cap the Vice Presidential debate on topics including the environment, the candidate's policy records, and current events. The Only 2020 Vice Presidential Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_G0ia3JOVs

"Will You Shut Up, Man?" - Joe Biden

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 90:21


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their fourth episode as they discuss topics from first presidential debate with guests Carly Randsell and Amanda Esau, including the candidate's policy records, the Supreme Court, the environment, and COVID-19. First 2020 Presidential Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX79e-0RiRU

The People v GOP

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 49:25


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their third episode as they discuss RBG's passing, potential replacements for the court, the Supreme Court, what's at stake in 2020, and the impact the Supreme Court could have on the healthcare, the election, and the flipping of the Senate.  Instagram page about RBG's Supreme Court decisions:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVXGYWBhcY/?igshid=1esybvhaytlfl 

Get Out and Vote

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 71:13


Your two favorite girls are back to give you some political tea. We have seen the tweets and memes on the TL so now it's time to discuss. This week's episode deals with voting, looking to the future, and saving the USPS.  Support the USPS:  https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/fully-fund-the-unit ed-states-postal-service https://store.usps.com/store/results/gifts/_/N-nnxamr

Hey FBI Agent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 52:40


Join hosts Ali and Zuher in their introduction episode as they discuss 9/11, the impacts it had on them growing up geographically, the Afghanistan proxy war, the Patriot Act, the Department of Homeland Security, etc. 

Meet the Hosts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 1:15


Trailer episode for Just Too Opinionated with Ali and Zuher. A political podcast by two of your favorite opinionated women.

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