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Ify and Turquoise discuss Seattle student's exposure to hepatitis and HIV from understerilized dental equipment and the ongoing measles out break in NY, NY strengthens religious clothing protections, man arrested for threatening to shoot Rep. lhan Omar, Candice Owen's testimony during white nationalism hearing, who is keeping us "safe" in light of national security vacancies, sexism of open office spaces, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's support their son-Zion at Pride, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Seattle student's exposure to hepatitis and HIV from understerilized dental equipment and the ongoing measles out break in NY, NY strengthens religious clothing protections, man arrested for threatening to shoot Rep. lhan Omar, Candice Owen's testimony during white nationalism hearing, who is keeping us "safe" in light of national security vacancies, sexism of open office spaces, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's support their son-Zion at Pride, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Lori Lightfoot's historic win in Chicago, DCCC's memo on not working with those who work for challenger's who primary incumbents, and Nipsey Hussle's tragic death.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Lori Lightfoot's historic win in Chicago, DCCC's memo on not working with those who work for challenger's who primary incumbents, and Nipsey Hussle's tragic death.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Stacey Abrams isn't ruling a 2020 run out and we're thinking, Brexit update, US isn't downing 737 Max jets after Ethiopian crash, whether Pelosi is wrong about impeachment, Aunt Becky and Felicity Hoffman among 50 accused of college admissions fraud, Trump's economy, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Stacey Abrams isn't ruling a 2020 run out and we're thinking, Brexit update, US isn't downing 737 Max jets after Ethiopian crash, whether Pelosi is wrong about impeachment, Aunt Becky and Felicity Hoffman among 50 accused of college admissions fraud, Trump's economy, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss presidential candidate responses as reparations talk ramps up, lack of adequate protection for Rep. Ilhan Omar, Jada Pinkett and Jordyn Woods' Red Table Talk and the importance of the village, Oakland teacher strike, Eric Holder decision to not run, 12 year old rapper Lil C-Note arrested for selling mix tape in GA mall, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss presidential candidate responses as reparations talk ramps up, lack of adequate protection for Rep. Ilhan Omar, Jada Pinkett and Jordyn Woods' Red Table Talk and the importance of the village, Oakland teacher strike, Eric Holder decision to not run, 12 year old rapper Lil C-Note arrested for selling mix tape in GA mall, and more.

PoliTea's first live show @ Much Different in Brooklyn on February 23, 2019.

PoliTea's first live show @ Much Different in Brooklyn on February 23, 2019.

Ify and Turquoise announce their upcoming live show on Feb 23rd in BK, discuss Eric Holder and Bill DeBlasio are set to make 2020 decisions soon, Trump and Beto's El Paso rallies, NYPD's "knock & spit" profiling agenda, #ADOS challenges Kamala's standing with descendents of U.S. slaves, claims that Rep. Ilhan Omar is anti-semetic, Booker's call for empathizing with white people, and more.

Ify and Turquoise give a detailed breakdown of Trump's State of the Union address and Stacey Abrams rebuttal.

Ify and Turquoise return to PoliTea after hiatus to catch up on highlights from January: government shutdown, Surviving R. Kelly, the death of Candice Elase Pinky and attack on Jussie Smollett, ICE arrests of 21 Savage and fake university enrollees, Liam Neeson's confession of wanting to harm a Black person after friend's rape, Gov. Northam's blackface scandal, rundown of the 2020 candidates thus far, update on Ify's Public Advocate race, and more.

Ify and Turquoise continue their Spill the Tea series with a special conversation about co-host, Ify's decision to launch her #Ify4NYC campaign to become the next Public Advocate of New York City, her vision for the city, and stance on the issues.

Ify and Turquoise discuss takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections. Dems claim control of the House while Republicans retain the Senate. Processing disappointments in Texas, Florida, and the ongoing GA governor race. Women won big across the country.

Ify and Turquoise discuss articles on disenfranchisement of prisoners and poor and why midterms can't be the endpoint for addressing their circumstances, NY Times Mag article claims US law enforcement doesn't know how to handle white nationalism, increased number of kids with ER visits for mental health crisis, NY Magazine article on how Republicans will only get more extreme regardless of midterm outcomes, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Blexit - a Minnesota nonprofit- cease and desist letter to Candace Owens and our IG post results in a new conservative following, Google employees walkout over company's handling of sexual assault/harrasment claims, NY Times feature on babies born into homelessness, Steve King erupts after question about his sympathyzing with white sumpremacy, ME could be first US state to guarantee universal home health care, early voting numbers for young voters surge in TX and GA, WA State Rep. Matt Shea's (R) "Biblical Basis for War" manifesto, remembering the young people in Yemen, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss recent incident of a white woman third-year law student at North Carolina Central University posting on social media her desire to take credit for last week's pipe bomb terrorism and use of the n-word, Republican attacks on Soros continue even in aftermath of terrorism, why we shouldn't allow Trump in Pittsburgh or our spaces of grief, Newark facing lead water crisis, Weinstein now accused of sexually assaulitng a minor, Black mother whose child was swept away by flood water during Florence is being charged with manslaughter, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss #Blexit and Kanye's departure from politics as well as Nicki and Cardi's latest beef becasue we have time, Gen Z voters lack of enthusiasm, vote now for Janet Jackson's rock and roll hall of fame, Brazil's Bolsanaro proposed mergers of Agriculture and Environmental ministries poses risk to Amazon rainforest, record number of companies giving paid time off to employees for elections, Stacey Abrams skillfuly handles Meghan McCain's gun control questions, news outlet fail to connect birth right citizenship to history of Blacks in America, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Trump's proposed executive order to end birth right citizenship and the moral and constitutional challenge this poses, Botham Jean's family sues Amber Guyger and City of Dallas over death, Trump sends 5,200 troops to border to stop immigration, Michigan has over 3,000 untrained armed volunteer civilian officers, women candidates struggle with donations, whether Flint Crisis will affect Michigan gubernatorial race, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Trump's complicity in the terrorist shooting attack at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and Kroger, Trinidad and Tobago suffers two earthquakes after mass flooding, Will Ferrell campaigining for Stacey Abrams, and more.

Ify and Turquoise continue their "Spill the Tea" series, speaking with friend of the show, Dr. L. Toni Lewis, MD, spiritual healer, organizer, yoga instructor, belly dancer and creator of Liberation Health Strategies as we discuss coping with trauma and stress as Black people, especially during these times.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the importance of DA races and down ballot measures in midterms, #MAGABomber sends devices to top Dems and media while Trump blames media, Oregon passes law to auto-register voters with ID and driver's license renewals and applications, Ethiopia elects first female president - Sahle-Work Zewde, Jeff Flake says he doesn't know if he believed Kavanaugh, Megyn Kelly rightfully shutdown over her blackface defense, and more.

Ify and Turquoise dive deeper into what Trump's embrace of "nationalist" means, Transgender Capitol Hill staffer shares why media is responsible for humanizing LGBTQ persons properly in Trump era, Brian Kemp recording reveals him raising concerns about numbers of mainly Black voters Abrams will turn out, another racist robocall is sent out attacking Gillum in Florida governor race, call 866-OUR-VOTE if you encounter issues voting, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss danger of Trump and the right's anti-semetic and racist rhetoric after an explosive was sent to George Soros' home, Trump's embrace of 'nationalist' title, HBCU Prairie View sues over voters suppression, NYPD suspends use of all bodycams due to one allegedly exploding, Ava shuts down men upset by her using all women directors on Queen Sugar, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Spice sparks skin bleaching and colorism conversation, Luke Cage is cancelled, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Dept of Human and Health Serves memo seeking to redefine gender under Title IX and for all agencies as limited to genitalia at birth, Caravan of Central American migrants swells to over 5000 as they approach US border, Washington State outlaws life without parole for minors, NYC’s “Right to Know” officially begins but cops are resisting, a spotlight on Florida’s first gov debate and voting rights restoration for persons with felony convictions, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the implications of the carivan of Honduran migrants fleeing to the US, new study shows Obama to Trump voters were motivated by race, Jamaica's Reggae Girlz qualify for World Cup, Trump supports violent MT congressman who body slammed journalist, Diane Richardson co-sponsors bill making it a misdemeanor to make false claim, Rihanna declined Super Bowl invite in solidarity with Kaepernick, NY Times features profile of men's reflections on sexual assaults, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss GA County's stopping Black seniors from voting; McConnell says Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare cuts will help deficit; Trump tries to spin his tax cuts increases to deficits; Beto O'Rourke stayed on message during Ted Cruz debate, Maine attempts to lure residents by offering student loan tax credits, Tennessee can't revoke driver's licenses for unpaid traffic fines, Amara Enyia gets Chance the Rapper's endorsement for Chicago Mayor, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the deeper implications of Elizabeth Warren's DNA test "proving" Native ancestry 6-10 generations back and Washington man with 4% Black ancestry seeking minority business status, Dems want Beto O'Rourke to share his $38million with other senate candidates, Tarana Burke's next steps on #MeToo anniversary, Starbucks giving extra days for sick loved ones, Harvard Affirmative Action trial begins, #Justice4Chinedu -Chinedu Okobi tased to death by police, Boko Haram kill mid-wife after helping girls and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Atlantic article regarding Black turnout and civic engagement in the era of Trump, Trump praises Robert E. Lee following an appeal to Black voters, NJ.com article on Sen. Booker's trip to Iowa and Democratic voter reactions, Bollywood's #MeToo movement, deported American's fatal journey to get back to his family, New Republic's article on Black GOTV efforts, Sears' declares bankruptcy as recession talk increases, today is final day for comments on National Park Services proposal to bar protests on National Mall and Whitehouse, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss consequences of Kanye and Jim Brown's public visit with Trump, Washington Supreme Court strikes down death penalty, Nation's article on how Dems fail candidates of color, Dems may lose Senate in 2018 and 2020, further breakdown of ongoing GA voter suppression, push to use "womxn" instead of "women", NBJC's Invitin on #NationalComingOutDay and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the danger of prevelance of the Republican "mob rule" talking point in response to protests, Georgia Republican Governor Candidate and Sec. of State holding up 53,000 voter registration applications, Brazil elects first transgender candidate while Trump-like candidate is presidential frontrunner, Morman women being asked to go on 10-day social media fast raises eyebrows, Texas District Court strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act on equal protection grounds raising questions about threats to other areas of Indian law, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the impact of Supreme Court refusal to stay North Dakota's residential address requirement to vote for Native communities, Nikki Haley's resignation as UN Ambassador, VA middle school leaves transgender girl in dangerous position during safety drill, Ford's impending layoffs due to Trump's tarriffs, Ben Jealous trails Larry Hogan by 20 points, lack of attention to missing Saudi journalist, Taylor Swift push leads to increase in voter registration, DeSantis' book reveals support for slavery, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss NYC Mayor's defense of program that has seized African-American homes, Kentucky union-workers fighting for right to work, deported immigrants are losing their kids to foster care, Heidi Heitkamp challenger Kevin Cramer says #metoo makes women weak, healthcare is polling higher than economy in red states as Dems turn to run on Obamacare, 19 yr old Kala Haywood Jr. to become youngest state legislator in Wisconsin, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss how activists move forward now that Kavanaugh is confirmed and hearing cases this week, Voter registration deadline for several states is Oct 9th, 1 in 10 GA voters was purged from the rolls during 2017, Senator Collins hypocritical support in defense of Kavanaugh vote, Pittsburgh demicriminalized marijuana but Blacks still are arrested for possession at higher rates, Happy Indigenous People's Day, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss BBC article on police shootings of differently abled persons, Bette Midler's "women are the n-word of the world" tweet, women protest brevity of FBI investigation in DC, Judge blocks removal of 300,000 TPS immigrants, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss when women don't believe women sexual assault survivors as KellyAnne Conway calls Christine Blasey Ford a Faberge egg and some Black women still support Cosby, NY Times article reveals not as many people are excited about midterms as desired, National Council of Churches call for Kavanaugh nom to be withdrawn, FBI wraps its' latest Kavanaugh investigation, Starz "America To Me" docuseries, and more.

Ify and Turquoise return from break to discuss the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights mass bailout effort and the politics surrounding bail, Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's testimonies last week and the ensuing show, West Virginia's economy is doing worse under Trump despite his claims, Rep. Duncan Hunter's anti-Islamic ad against opponent, and the upcoming deadline to act on the Violence Against Women Act.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's testimony today before Judiciary Committee as more women come out with allegations but are denied opportunity to be heard, UN General Assembly members laughs at Trump's claims during speech, Cosby is sentenced to 3 - 10 years in max security prison, Amber Guyger loses job, Rep. Paul Gosar's 6 siblings make ad for his opponent, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the lack of accountability when white men commit sexual assault as more allegations are levied against Kavanaugh and news of an Alaskan man who plead guilty to strangling and sexually assaulting a woman is given a "pass" circulates, Women's Caucaus members are challenging Pelosi as the seek to determine the future of the caucus, actor James Wood's twitter lockout raises questions around censorship, Tiger Wood's wins first PGA tour championship in 5 years, Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing starts and more than 60 women could testify, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Jeff Sessions' blaming ACLU, Antifa, & BLM for gun violence during talk to IL law enforcement, the workplace shooting at Rite Aid distribution center by Snochia Moseley, lack of media coverage of racism toward Stacey Abrams, Boat capsizes in Tanzania, Cuban donates 10M after sexual harassment issues with Mavs, Republicans pressure Kavanaugh accuser to testify on their terms, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Ted Cruz’s comments that Botham Jean “found himself murdered”, 2 women seeking mental health assistance drown after being left in sheriff’s van during Hurricane Florence, protests in Memphis after police shooting of Martavius Banks, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to bail out 500 women and teenagers from Rikers, early voting begins this Friday, Jemele Hill to narrate Lebron’s “Shut Up and Dribble”, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss BBC News reporter Anthony Zurcher’s article ways American elections are undemocratic, Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman says he always thought of Bert & Ernie as a couple, Push for KavaNaw to be investigated by FBI increases, McDonalds employees #MeToo walkout, Stacey Abram’s twitter thread on her brother and criminal justice reform, Hurricane Florence death toll raises to 37, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the treatment of the Dallas 9 peaceful protesters with respect to bail, reports show disparities for women of color at tech companies who tout Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ted Cruz sends out deceptive donation requests, Emmy diversity effort doesn't translate to wins, Bloomberg may run for President, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss Christine Blasely Ford's allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh, Al Jackson of Daily Blast Live show gives co-host Beau Davidson the read of all reads on white privilege, Nate Silver explains why some states matter more in determining future of Congress, Starbucks opens an ASL store in DC, Jimmy Carter to campaign for Abrams, TX Board of Ed removes Hillary Clinton from list of notable political persons, Teen Vogue's article on gender neutral terms and NBJC's #wordsmatter campaign.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the dignity of work in the context of Geoffy Owen's shaming; potential umpire boycott of Serena Williams' matches; latest articles on poverty in Philly and diversity of Capitol Hill staffers, NY primary elections, congratulate Tish James on securing the AG nomination, NC will use gerrymandered maps for midterms depsite invalidation, congratulate Leana Wen on becoming new president of Planned Parenthood, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss NY Times story regarding significant increase in number of migrant children detained, Georgia Charter School sends home paddling consent form, CNN's latest power analysis for potential 2020 candidates, Myanmar leader claims it's ok to jail journalists, and more.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the issue of patriarchy in the Black community, Corey Booker puts staff on the ground in Iowa, Dem establishment failed attempt to brand Cynthia Nixon as anti-semetic ahead of primary, and recap some issues from our break.

This is part 2 of the live audio stream from The Black Policy Lab, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Pre-Conference Advocacy and Visioning Briefing on September 11, 2018 at 2044 Rayburn House on Capitol Hill. The conference provided space for policymakers, legislative aides, movement leaders and elected officials to envision solutions to address some of the pressing issues facing the Black community.

This is part 1 of the live audio stream from The Black Policy Lab, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Pre-Conference Advocacy and Visioning Briefing on September 11, 2018 at 2044 Rayburn House on Capitol Hill. The conference provided space for policymakers, legislative aides, movement leaders and elected officials to envision solutions to address some of the pressing issues facing the Black community.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the NY Governor Debate, Ron DeSantis' "don't monkey it up" comments, Senate fast tracks 15 judicial appointments, 16 states file amicus briefs to Supreme Court to make firing LGBT legal, Detroit schools shutoff water due to lead, US citizens born near border being denied passports and re-entry to US, and more.