Left and White

Tyler and his friend and former teaching colleague Ashely Richardson discuss their ongoing journey from the evangelical church to truly finding Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tyler and his ex-wife Elizabeth tell their story of marriage, divorce, figuring out who they are, finding their voice, and wondering what's next. Music: spacedust by airtone (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/64741 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, I talk with returning guest and former student Tadeo Maximiliano Alvira Hernandez. We discuss America, Capitalism, family, what we have and what we hope, getting out of the box, the education system, movements for change, and interrogating what we believe and why. This episode was recorded in August 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Tyler talks with returning guests Brittney Barham, Max Mills, and Brian Abramowitz as well as Patrick Black. We discuss President Trump’s 1776 Report - in response to the 1619 Project, the Capitol Insurrection, Covid, and what’s next for America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler and former student, Tadeo Maximiliano Alvira Hernandez, discuss immigration, values, family, division and distraction, the media, and who is really in power. This is a late release of an episode recorded in late July 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friends and former classmates Tyler Reames, Jacob Dileo, Alex Weltman, Shelby Taylor, and Joey Patton share stories and memories of their recently departed high school TV and film teacher Fred Aldrich. Cover image, left to right - Tyler Reames, Ryan Clarke, Jacob Dileo, Fred Aldrich, Zach ,Redpath, Alex Weltman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler talks with his wife Elizabeth and former teaching buddies Brian Abramowitz, Brittney Barham, and Max Mills about the 2020 presidential election. They share reflections, hopes, and trepidations for the future. This week's theme music: please mister president by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61536 Ft: Speck See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler and his friends Samuel Ayers, Cody Rogers, and Clint Nauta discuss their shared experiences growing up in Central, LA and how they have come to see the world, their faith, and the importance of the Great Commission. For more, visit LeftAndWhite.com and follow @LeftWhitePodcast on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler and his friend Corrie Pocta, an art teacher and social organizer, discuss how their Christian identities led to left-wing organizing spaces. They share experiences growing up in the church and ideas on an expanded definition of what it means to be “pro-life” including the popular argument of “how do we pay for it?” To learn more, watch Saving Capitalism on Netflix and listen to Richard Wolf's "Economic Update" podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler and his friend Chris Derrett discuss the Black experience in America, and other areas of privilege such as economics and education. We talk about being “the norm” and the danger of colorblindness. Chris unpacks the fallacy of being “one of the good ones” and tells us why our cultural differences should be embraced.Music: Isolation Swing by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/61465 Ft: SmoJos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyler and his cousin Charlie Willis discuss the various privileges we all have, including initial rejections and struggles with the idea before coming to firmly believe it. We go through the ways that privilege can show up in American society and what we can do about it. Visit LeftAndWhite.com or follow @LeftWhitePodcast on Instagram for more content, including resources from this episode. Music: Laying Low by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/61081 Ft: Apoxode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

History teachers Brittney Barham and Tyler Reames discuss the history of race and racism in the US and how systemic racism persists today. Visit LeftAndWhite.com and follow @LeftWhitePodcast on Instagram for additional resources from this episode.Eracism by daniloprates (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/daniloprates/41290 Ft: Donnie Ozone See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Tyler Reames tells his story of growing up as a young Baptist boy, at a school that flew the Confederate flag. He shares his awakening to left-leaning social and economic politics through his high school experiences and becoming a teacher, and the realization that he can believe all these things and still be a Christian too. Marketing and promotional support provided by Chris Derrett and Claire Shakesby. Music:Confederation Line by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/60909 Ft: geoffpetersThe Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Government & Economics Teacher Tyler Reames and 10th grade students Aaliyha, Chris, Emma, Gianna, Katy, and Levi talk about how their childhood experiences have been different than their parents, including playing outside, fears of changing political and economic landscapes, technology and depression, and broadening all of our perspectives on the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.