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Vegans we reference on the show:Chef Joya:http://www.cookingwithjoya.com/avantguardevegan:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-ACPYNN0oXD4ihS5mbbmwRachel Ama: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkRT_G7eqNTytm52zMw40gAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

Hip Hop Harry:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpqhpSHEpuQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6fo2I2qk5MAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

Nia Dennis' interview and gymnastic floor routine:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYZ4GvoZih8https://www.nbcnews.com/video/nia-dennis-gymnast-behind-viral-beyonce-inspired-routine-aims-to-shine-light-on-black-excellence-100250181537As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/24/politics/biden-cabinet-picks/index.html As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore many topics...COVID-19 Vaccine, Coming to America 2 and the benefits of Toe Spreaders.   We also reference the below links in the show:https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02494-zhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Syphilis_Studyhttps://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-shocking-experiments-on-slaveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ehkcH2nmUAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us via email at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.  Need advice?  Send us an email to mekntam@gmail.com

In these crazy stressful times, with unprecedented unemployment, uncertainty and a raging pandemic that doesn't seem to be easing up, we all can use some time to reflect and take care of ourselves.  The term self-care has become ubiquitous with a spa day or treating yourself  to something special.  While there's nothing wrong with that (do you!), if you don't know the origins, you may be surprised! Below are the links to the Ted Talks that we refer to in the show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBn0ETS6XDkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eupk56SG76MAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at mekandtam, email us at mekntam@gmail.com or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

In 2016 Trump was unpopular amongst Latinx and Black Americans in 2020, while still capturing a small but frighteningly increasing number of those voter, Mek and Tam explore what may be a growing trend.

It sounds like something straight out of the future, or maybe science fiction.  It isn't.  This pod was inspired by an article Tam read recently (link below).  Mek and Tam chat about how a once speculative idea has come to fruition.In Japan, one man married a virtual character, read more by clicking the link below:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200417/p2a/00m/0na/027000cTrailer for the movie Her below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6p6MfLBxcTrailer for the movie Ex Machina below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjDApK6_oE

In this episode we speak with 3 small business owners about the affects the pandemic has had on their businesses and how they've managed to navigate the crisis to keep on going. Small Business Owner websites from our show in order of appearance:bcakeny.comsparkandsage.comwine.bed-vyne.comAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at mekandtam or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

Black voters have traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party.  Recently, the Republican Party, led by Trump, have tried to court Black voters.  It appears to be working, particularly amongst Black men. Will the trend continue, what are the reasons and do the Democrats deserve our unrelenting loyalty? Link to Biden's Plan:https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/#Link to Platinum Plan:https://cdn.donaldjtrump.com/public-files/press_assets/president-trump-platinum-plan-final-version.pdfThe Book the Mek refers to in this episode is called Caste.  Link below:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caste:_The_Origins_of_Our_DiscontentsAs always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

Food Desert Part 2In Food Desert Part 1, we defined what a food desert was and who it affects most.  In part 2 we look into the very intentional reasons why food deserts exist and focus on what has been historically available in underserved neighborhoods and the long lasting affects in the community.As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

In this second part of Back to School episode, we talked to two principals from New York City (one public school principal, the other a charter school principal) a teacher in New York City and a former teacher from Atlanta.As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

Millions of students across the country had their lives upended by the sudden closure of  schools this spring due to Covid-19. This fall many students have returned or are returning back to school, and while many parents and children want to be back in the building, what do the teachers want?As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

Food DesertWhat is a food desert and who does it affect mosts?  In this episode we look into how and why food deserts exist.As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.If you are planning a wedding check out sparkandsage.com

In part 1 we explored the origins of the history of policing, including the inherent racism that policing perpetuated from the beginning. In part 2 we take a deeper dive and explore one police department was forced to change their ways and the successes and roadblocks they came up against. As always, we really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to us on Instagram at foodwithpolitics or you can leave us a voicemail or text at 646-504-3164. We listen to all the voicemails and read all text messages and we might include yours in an upcoming episode.

We're taking a break for Labor Day, but we'll be back with Part 2 of The History of Policing, Sept 16.  Talk to you then! 

The History of Policing Part 1Our modern system of policing wasn't always what it is today.  Until 1838, there was no formal, publicly funded police department in the U.S.   What changed?

We use it to unlock our phones, substitute it for entering our passwords, and some of us even use it to unlock doors to our homes, it's Facial Recognition Technology.  What if that same technology was used against us in ways we never imagined? 

What's In A Name? Our names, like it or not, can define who we are.  Something given to us before we ourselves even know the meaning.  We've all mispronounced names at some point in our lives, but do some names get mispronounced more than others?  When we see or hear unfamiliar looking or sounding names to we “other” them? Do we assume that certain names are associated with a certain race or ethnic background? In this episode Tam and Mek talk about their own experiences with their names and dive a little into name biases. 

In 2018, Fox News personality, Laura Ingrahm, told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble" in response to his criticims of the Trump administration.  He did the exact opposite, and used his large platform to speak out about social and racial injustice.  Other celebrities also use their platform to speak out about what they're passionate about, right or wrong.  Should celebrities weigh in on politics?

"It's heritage not hate” is a common refrain from those who support it.  Is the Confederate flag about preserving southern pride and history or does it symbolize something a lot more sinister.  As public officials, sports executives and military leaders move to take down Confederate statues and ban the the Confederate flag, is it time to put the symbols and statues of the Confederacy in a museum once and for all? Join us as we reflect on the controversial flag. 

Joe Biden has enjoyed a solid lead over President Trump in nearly all the national polls in the last month. In a few days he's set to announce his VP pick.  There have been calls for him to pick a Black woman as his running mate at a time when, given Biden's age, who he picks for VP can potentially succeed him as President, should he win in November.  Who's It Gonna Be?

The killing of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white police officer spurred nationwide and global protests addressing anti-Black racism and police brutality in America and beyond. Weeks later, the protests are still alive and well. What now?

Millions of people heed the medical advice of Anthony William, better known as the Medical Medium.  Though not professionally trained in medicine, he's written half a dozen books that claim to cure ailments with natural solutions.  Best known for has celery cleanse worldwide, we explore the pull of the Medical Medium - Charlatan or Good Samaritan?

Who is Tara Reade? Sexual Assault Survivor? Brilliant lawyer, animal lover? Maybe. Maybe not.

Meet the Hosts - Mek and Tam