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It’s a two for one! Kat and Billie talk about the public health crisis caused by anti-vaxxers while somehow, very loosely linking it to the Tuskegee Experiment. The post Episode 79: Anti-Vaxxers and the Tuskegee Experiment appeared first on UnLearned.

Billie is taking back February’s lost days while him and Kat share hot takes on hot trash such as Michael Cohen, R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett’s bizarre attack. The post Episode 78: February 30th appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Billie wrap up Black History month by discussing the contradictions of the Hotep movement and having a solid laugh while doing it. The post Episode 77: Hotep Yo Life Up appeared first on UnLearned.

Can a person be transracial? Can one feel that they were born the wrong race? The answer is no. Kat and Billie explains why. The post Episode 76: Transracial Transgressions appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Billie basically have one long Ya’ll Trying It about men and toxic masculinity. The post Episode 75: Toxic Masculinity, Take Two appeared first on UnLearned.

We recap some of the worst moments of the year, learn about Black Wall Street and discuss cannibalism because we are living in the darkest timeline. Happy Holidays! The post Episode 74: Burned to the Ground appeared first on UnLearned.

This is what happens when you put Billie in front of a hot mic and ask him to discuss capitalism. The post Episode 73: Eat the Rich! appeared first on UnLearned.

We are back in time for your uncomfortable family Thanksgiving! We start the episode discussing the midterm elections, we learn about Native American Boarding Schools and finish with some Slay or Nay. The post Episode 72: Kill the Indian, Save the Man appeared first on UnLearned.

It has been a rough week for women. Kat and Bill talk about it and are ready to burn the patriarchy and rape culture to the ground. The post Episode 71: Consent is Sexy appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill start the episode with “This week in law enforcement” where they discuss cops who are really criminals. The then dive into the Incel movement and toxic masculinities. They end the episode with Black Girl Magic, White Boy Tragic, US Open edition. The post Episode 70: Unknowingly Wild appeared first on UnLearned.

Bill and Kat rant about their beef with People’s Gas in a special edition of Y’all Trying It. The post Episode 69: Y’all Trying It Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

In today’s episode, Willie Lynch’s letter is debunked, Kat and Bill talk about the concept of moving to Africa and the general litness of Black culture. The post Episode 68: Back to Africa appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill begin with the Summer Edition of Slay or Nay. They then go into the infamous but possible fictional Willie Lynch speech of 1712. They end the show with a new segment called Nappy Hair, Don’t Care where they just straight up talk about Black hair… deal with it. Read Willie Lynch’s Speech … Continue reading Episode 67: A Little Shifty → The post Episode 67: A Little Shifty appeared first on UnLearned.

Bill and Kat begins the episode with Y’all Trying It where they discuss two companies that are run by jerks. Bill is puzzled with Kat’s love of nature. Even though our lives feel like a daily dumpster fires, we can still find a thing or two to appreciate. The post Episode 66: You’re Never Getting Your Money appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill join Jenn and Trin in answering your friendship questions. The post Episode 65: Friendshipping UnLearned appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill start the episode with the newer segment Y’all Trying It where they go in on Bill Clinton, the no reach pouch and conservatives canceling their Netflix accounts. They then go in on these deplorable child interment camps and those implicit in allowing/defending them. They finish up with a little Pride talk. Happy … Continue reading Episode 64: Republicans’ Personal Stylist → The post Episode 64: Republicans’ Personal Stylist appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill do a short and sweet episode for Memorial Day. They discuss the little know Black treasure, the Negro Motorist Green Handbook, that allowed Black motorist to safely road trip around the country in Jim Crow America. The post Episode 63: Mixed Metaphors, Mixed Women appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill ditch the segments and spend the whole show discussing the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850’s influence on modern day policing and the not so recent epidemic of white people calling the police on black people for simply existing. The post Episode 62: Illegality of Blackness appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill discuss Bill Cosby’s conviction, Kanye’s journey into the sunken zone and Janelle Monae’s glorious coming out. In the main segment, they discuss the consequences of being Black in White spaces and finish discussing the first Black female soldier, Cathay Williams. The post Episode 61: People Be Wilin’ appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill introduce a new segment Breathing While Black where we talk about black people just trying to live. They then go into gender identity, queer misogyny and gender policing. They later honor Alice H. Parker for her invention that paved the way for central heating. The post Episode 60: Defiant Trespassing appeared first on UnLearned.

In honor of spring, Kat and Bill discuss the progress of this year’s goals in Slay or Nay. They then talk about rethinking the 9 to 5 and pros and cons of the gig economy. Can we change what work looks like within our generation? They finish by celebrating Black Women’s History month by featuring … Continue reading Episode 59: The Grind → The post Episode 59: The Grind appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill discuss the importance of voting and explore different family structures. Is the heteronormative American ideal of a husband, wife and 2.5 kids outdated? They also feature Navajo activist Annie Dodge Wauneka for Women’s History month. The post Episode 58: Rethinking Family Structures appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Bill tackles the most infamous racial slur in the American vocabulary. Is it ok for white people and other non black people of color to use? Is there a difference between using it maliciously and just singing along with your favorite Kanye song? Also featured in this episode, Best Things and Trans Activist … Continue reading Episode 57: The N Word → The post Episode 57: The N Word appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat and Bill bring back slay or nay because accountability matters.They dive into their feels on the opioid crisis and praise the hustle of Madam CJ Walker who continues to inspire us to live our dreams. The post Episode 56: This Radical Sincerity Thing appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat and Bill request that people keep pussy hats off of Harriet Tubman’s Harlem statue, stop acting like they don’t understand the concept of colorism and provide us with reparations. This episode begins a very exciting Black Ass History Month. The post Episode 55: Black Ass History Month appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat forgot to turn on Bill’s mic for the first 10 mins of the episode. She tried to fix in post production so please refrain from dragging her on audio quality. Kat and Bill introduce a new segment: Hot Takes on Hot Trash where they let loose on the current events. Kat then demands for … Continue reading Episode 54: Steaming Hot Takes → The post Episode 54: Steaming Hot Takes appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat is joined by Bill Bullock to try and figure out why most people are uncomfortable with honesty and genuine conversations. They also discuss the new White House tell all, Fire and Fury, and try to figure out if Trump is moronic or maniacal. The post Episode 53: Feel It and Fix It appeared first on UnLearned.

In this episode, Kat explores to ignorance and incompetency of Harry Truman and how we may be doomed to repeat our past. This episode is sponsored by Overcast The post Episode 52: Truman to Trump appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat found the lost Halloween episode! In it, Kat and Sharlene discuss the new Marsha P Johnson Netflix documentary. Later, they reminisce Halloweens of past and present and the outlet it provides for queer identities. Lastly, they finish by talking about their favorite horror films. The post Episode 51: Halloween Lost and Found appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Sharlene discuss the Penn State Paterno Riots of 2011 and try to figure out why they thought rioting was the right response. Next, they unpack rape culture and the recent attention on sexual harassment and assault. Lastly, they bring back Best Things where they admire Black Forest cake and pandas. The post Episode 50: That’s My Purse, I Don’t Know You appeared first on UnLearned.

In honor of Kat’s journey to Thailand, she is doing an encore episode of Black Girls Abroad. Kat and Mesha recount their experiences traveling to other countries and how it helped shape their perception of America. Lastly, they remind you that cultures are not costumes and to be better this Halloween. The post Episode 49: Black Girls Abroad Encore appeared first on UnLearned.

UnLearned did a live show! Kat and guest host Marcelo discuss moving through the world in queer cis bodies of color. Thank you to the Chicago Podcast Festival for having us. The post Episode 48: Live from CPF, It’s UnLearned appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in politics: Healthcare is hard, Maxine Waters is a shining star and everyone us is mediocre. Main Segment: Kat and guest host Maryam discuss the impact of colonization and repeated trauma in communities of color. Remember, you can go to therapy simply because you want to. Black Girl Magic, White Boy Tragic: Nielsen’s … Continue reading Episode 47: People Need Tune Ups Too → The post Episode 47: People Need Tune Ups Too appeared first on UnLearned.

Season 3 starts now! Kat is back at it again with the help of her friends. Slay or Nay returns with the vengeance. Kat and Julie discuss living and loving as femme identified queer women. Kat goes on a rant outlining why your fave, Chris Columbus, is problematic. Come see UnLearned live! You can check … Continue reading Episode 46: Femme Fatality → The post Episode 46: Femme Fatality appeared first on UnLearned.

It’s the end of the season and Mesha and Kat have senioritis! They freestyle the episode and discussed all things trash. Mesha explores her conflicting feelings about Kelly Ann Conway while Kat strives to become a carefree black girl. The post Episode 45: Expect Nothing, Appreciate Everything appeared first on UnLearned.

This is the last episode before the season finale! Kat and Mesha start off the show with Slay or Nay where Mesha is killing it in the fitness and nutrition game. They then take deep dives into their past to analyze how their youth impacted their ability to love, be loved and express vulnerability. Lastly, … Continue reading Episode 44: Getting Them Hands → The post Episode 44: Getting Them Hands appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in science: Kat and Mesha discuss the March for Science and why you should be good to your mother… mother earth. In their main topic, they try to figure out whether millennials are too sensitive. At a party? Hear someone say something racist/homophobic/ableist/sexist? Is it worth it to confront that person in a … Continue reading Episode 43: Are Millennials Too Sensitive? → The post Episode 43: Are Millennials Too Sensitive? appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha try to figure out how a spouse can be considered a family member when you have a romantic relationship. They also ponder the relationship between street harassment and gender performance through clothing. They spotlight US Rep Maxine Waters and her general slayage. The post Episode 42: Daytime Pondering Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

Mesha high key shames Kat in this month’s slay or nay. They then attempt to understand how their past has contributed to their negative emotions around food and fitness. Finally, they feature Jessamyn Stanley, a body positive, plus sized black fitness queen that shows us that every body is a yoga body. The post Episode 41: Building On Your Progress appeared first on UnLearned.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Black Women’s History Month! April will be jam packed with features of some awesome Black women you may not know about. In this special minisode, Kat responds to listener’s comments on whether Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was transphobic in a recent interview. We also feature Black Trans activist … Continue reading Episode 40: Late Night Thoughts Minisode → The post Episode 40: Late Night Thoughts Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

In the opening segment, Mesha processes Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie comments on trans women. We then bring back an old segment On the Mind, Out of the Hat where we answer random questions and learn that we can’t put boundaries on Mesha’s boat. We finish with part 6 of Opt Out of White Feminism, Homeplace. The post Episode 39: Two Words and an Accent appeared first on UnLearned.

Are you a horse or a buffy? Mesha explains why she is hitching a wagon in this month’s edition of slay or nay. Mesha gets personal and reflects on a recent encounter with street harassment and threats of violence. How does pacifism and self preservation interact? Opt out of White Feminism: Part 5 Womanism. Kat … Continue reading Episode 38: Freeze, Fight or Flight → The post Episode 38: Freeze, Fight or Flight appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat quizzes Mesha on some odd and unbelievable facts about Donald Trump in a game called “Two Truths and an Alternative Fact.” Later they discuss some of the challenges in identifying as agnostic in the black community. Lastly they explain the concept of Multiple Jeopardy in part 4 of Opt Out of White Feminism. The post Episode 37: Leap February Day appeared first on UnLearned.

Slay or Nay: Mesha and Katherine give updates on their New Year goals. Bisexuality, Biphobia and Bi Erasure: Katherine declares #BlackGaySlay another Black History Month miracle. Does Biphobia come from both ends of the Kinsey scale? The differences between bisexuality and queerness. Mesha explores the concept of heteronormativity within the Gay community. How do bisexual … Continue reading Episode 36: One Slay Begets Another → The post Episode 36: One Slay Begets Another appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in Presidential transition: Michelle’s epic side eye Will Trump ban Black History Month? Main Segment: Finding Space in Political/Social Movements Women’s March Read Lakeshia Robinson’s story Where do we fall in this movement? Opting out of White Feminism: Concept two out of six: Intersectionality The post Episode 35: Not Today, Damn Cheeto Devil appeared first on UnLearned.

As the classic song from The Wiz declares: “You can’t win, you can’t break even and you can’t get out of the game.” Kat and Mesha discuss how this sentiment impacts women throughout their lives. They also express all their feels about Obama’s farewell address and introduce Slay or Nay. The post Episode 34: You Can’t Win appeared first on UnLearned.

The holidays are finally over and this trash fire of a year has come to a close. With optimism for 2017, Kat and Mesha talk about their New Year goals. The post Episode 33: Holiday Hangover Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha introduce a new segment called “Why you mad” where we discuss the ridiculous things people feel extra pressed about such as Black Santa. They later go on to question hyper-masculinity and its obvious flaws. They finish with the first part of a six part series “Opting Out of White Feminism. The post Episode 32: There Are No Benefits appeared first on UnLearned.

As Mesha’s mom always says “You can be a bitch if you want to, you can cut a bitch if you need to.” Kat and Mesha explore morality and if forgiveness should be given freely and without question. Far to often, those who are disenfranchised are expected to take the high road during times of … Continue reading Episode 31: Unforgiving → The post Episode 31: Unforgiving appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha process and grieve the results of the election. This doesn’t stop them from being petty and talking about how Trump’s face is as offensive to look at as his policies and views are to hear. They discuss ways to fight oppression and urge people to not slut shame Melania Trump because her … Continue reading Episode 30: Trump’s America → The post Episode 30: Trump’s America appeared first on UnLearned.

The election that no one wanted has finally arrived. As the world’s most famous democracy, why is the system still so imperfect? Kat and Mesha discuss the origin of the electoral college. During the main segment, they try to unpack internalized oppression and taking on the language of the colonizer. Lastly, they bring back Historical … Continue reading Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms → The post Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms appeared first on UnLearned.