Uprising

Also, sending Madeleine Albright to Hell, and the US takes Ls at the UN

The story of the 1945 Labour government

How candidate Nixon used a South Vietnamese backchannel to stop LBJ's promising peace negotiations, ensuring Nixon's win and seven more years of death and destruction.

In late June 1776, as a massive British fleet prepared to invade New York, a complex drama played itself out at the headquarters of General George Washington's Continental Army in New York City: a former bodyguard of the general was set to be hanged for conspiracy against the Patriot rebellion—and against Washington, himself.On June 28, some 20,000 people gathered in a field just north of the city and watched a private in the Continental Army mount the gallows on charges of sedition, mutiny and treachery. The doomed man was Thomas Hickey, an Irish-born former British soldier who had joined the rebel cause after the outbreak of war in 1775- History

Analayzing Matt Karp's taking in Harpers magazine about the historical relevance of the 1619 project

Explaining the fascinating career and life of General Benjamin Butler throughout the civil war

The story of Huey P Long

Putting today's chaos in Afghanistan in 70 years of context to close out season 2 of Hidden History

Understand Haiti's current political moment with a look back through Haitian history

How Wilmington, NC a prosperous majoirty black town's government and society was destoeyed by a band of state supported white supremacists in 1898, and why no one talked about it for another 100 years

How a conspiracy between the FBI and the Chicago Police Department murdered one of the most influential leaders of the civil rights movement, Chairman Fred Hampton

A history of "the donkey"'s bloody rein in Chile

The life and times of John Brown, the radical abolitionist who helped kill slavery with his famous Harpers Ferry raid

Philip Manghisi was born in Manhattan and fell in love with fashion at an early age. He'd watch The Wizard of Oz on repeat bc those sparkly red shoes were a #statement. Growing up, he loved to explore luxury department stores on his own, and by the time college rolled around, it was clear that attending the Fashion Institute of Technology was his dream. He serendipitously started working at a store called Jeffrey New York that changed his life forever. His mentors at the store opened his eyes to the world of buying and he quickly realized he'd found his calling. Tune in to hear what goes on at Chanel fashion shows and inside luxury show rooms! Thank you for tuning in to Season 1 of Uprising! 20 episodes later and that's a wrap. Stay tuned. xo

Operation Paperclip, the US's hiring of Nazi scientists to help fight the Soviet Union explained. https://allthatsinteresting.com/operation-paperclip

Investigating the questions around the murder of Martin Luther King Jr

Telling the story of how Israel gained a homeland and Palestine lost one. Solidarity to all those remembering family members this Nakba Day on Saturday

Reviewing the evidence that the killer of Malcolm X wasn't the Nation of Islam dispute previously thought. Source material is this article https://jacobinmag.com/2020/07/who-killed-malcolm-x-fbi-cointelpro-elijah-muhammad

Examining a new Netflix series which goes through the case the FBI could have killed Malcolm X

Weighing the evidence about the mob's involvement in winning Illinois for Kennedy in the 1960 election.

Jon Alston talks to Avianna about his upbringing, adversity early on and setting his sights on the NFL. He shares about leaving Stanford to go pro, deciding that he was done with football and transitioning to Hollywood to tell stories. He discusses his ambitious first swing making a feature film, getting a writing job on the Netflix show All American and taking his current short film, Augustus, on the festival track. He shares what matters to him, focusing on truth telling with his art and what he hopes for the future. Check out Jon's links below: http://www.jonalston.com/about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Alston https://vimeo.com/cgfilmco https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4679707/ https://www.instagram.com/the.alston/  

Sanni talks to Avianna about climbing and her serendipitous path toward taking part in the Oscar winning documentary, Free Solo. She talks about being a child of two coasts, starting her own coaching business and bringing people in support of outdoor, value-driven lifestyles. She shares about her her newest endeavor, Outwild, a community & event series that's helping people get outside and make new likeminded friends. They finish with a chat about van life, the realities of Sanni's covid marriage and how to design a meaningful life. Check out Sanni's links below: https://www.outwild.co/ https://www.sannimccandless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sannimccandless/?hl=en 

Eleanor talks to Avianna about her Japanese-British heritage, going to drama school and pursuing an acting career. She shares her point of view about the difference between UK and US acting, auditioning for iconic franchise shows/movies and deciding to have her baby daughter amidst a busy time in her career. She shares stories of breastfeeding on set, training for the Wonder Woman movie and finding joy in exploring Atlanta as she films The Walking Dead. They finish with a discussion of the future that Eleanor aspires to and the truth telling she seeks in her work and in the world.

Annette talks to Avianna about her Colorado roots, being adopted, growing up as an only child and her unexpected path toward medicine. They chat about medical school, the imposter syndrome, mentorship and founding her nonprofit organization, The Shop Docs. She shares how she balances a 90 hour work week at the hospital with serving as CEO of her company. They touch on mental health, race and owning your power. For more, check out Annette's links below: https://www.theshopdocs.org/ https://www.forbes.com/profile/annette-grotheer/?sh=75840b75f8e2  https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrotheer/ https://www.instagram.com/oohsonatural/

A history of American populism, including how and why it started, and why it fizzled out and what that says about where we are today.

A history of American populism, including how and why it started, and why it fizzled out and what that says about where we are today.

Chloe Arnold talks to Avianna about growing up in a low income household, attending an ivy league college and finding her own path in the entertainment industry. She shares the harsh realities of training in a male-dominated tap world and how that impacted her determination and work ethic. She talks about what it was like to work with Beyonce, building an all female tap group, Syncopated Ladies, and finding a mentor in Debbie Allen. Chloe also reveals what a whopping 70 million views online feels like. Check out her links below: https://www.chloearnold.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chloearnoldtaps/ https://twitter.com/chloearnold https://www.youtube.com/user/chloearnold

Davis Clute talks to Avianna about his childhood, his obsession with economics and his path toward founding Hiccapop. They chat about sourcing products abroad, prototyping and being willing to fail. They laugh over their common admiration for Warren Buffet and Davis gets transparent about his company's finances. They chat about working with Amazon, teaching and promoting financial literacy. Overall, Davis wants people to know that "boring is sexy."

How the CIA's MKUltra program brought one of the most infamous drugs to our nation's shores in the heat of the Cold War.

Jess talks to Avianna about her love of politics and the whirlwind of working on two presidential campaigns. She shares about her early days trying to break into the industry and what she's learned since then. Jess lights up over her undying passion to change the world and describes how this manifests in her work/entrepreneurship. They also discuss domestic workers, advocacy, immigration, trendy eyeglasses and playing with makeup. Guest and affiliated links below:  https://twitter.com/JessLivMo?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/jesslivmo/ https://time.com/collection/time-100-next-2019/5718869/jess-morales-rocketto/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-morales-rocketto-39516015/    

How the business community made a run at the greatest presidency in American history

Naila talks to Avianna about her Lebanese upbringing, adventurous spirit and desire to explore the world. Naila shares about her first experience skydiving and how it blossomed into her passion. She admits that she was originally scared of heights, but conquered that fear, one jump at a time. They discuss the serendipitous way that Naila met her husband, Oliver Webb, a professional race car driver, and that the couple will be welcoming their first child to the world very soon. Naila and Avianna finish the conversation with transparency about motherhood, the pregnancy journey, miscarriage and what lies on the horizon for future generations raised in a digital age. 

Things you didn't know about that famous day 57 years and one month ago .

Raul Ernesto Henriquez III talks to Avianna about his early years in El Salvador during a time of political unrest. He shares his family's immigration to the US and his early working years as the personal aide to former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush. Raul discusses his pivot into venture capital and his present strategy with Candor Ventures, a fund he co-founded in 2020. They chat about some portfolio companies, diversity & inclusion in VC and the importance of gratitude, presence and family. 

How LBJ stole his first election

Sydney Park talks to Avianna about growing up in the entertainment industry - starting on That's So Raven and climbing her way to a leading role in the upcoming Netflix film, There's Someone Inside Your House. She talks about the unexpected audition process for Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, doing stand-up comedy at a young age & relying on her friends and family during turbulent times. She gets transparent about the expectations & pressures that go along with performing, finding true self acceptance and her desire for a more tolerant, anti-racist world. There's also a guest appearance from her beautiful cat, Chicken, who chimes in with a series of melodic meows.   Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/heysydneypark/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2193008/ https://twitter.com/iamsydneypark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Park_(actress)  

The story of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.

Carol talks to Avianna about her Canadian roots, finding tennis and deciding to leave college to play professionally. She talks about the mental side of the game, rankings and picking a good coach. She explains the day to day of a professional player, dealing with injury and giving everything to your sport. She reveals why the game can feel lonely and how music is her solace. They finish off by playing a sample of Carol's original music. Guest Links:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Zhao https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nqZKHRgwjUkvpXABZiUTo?si=aN-BhvCyRESUByXc5WbMgA https://www.instagram.com/carolzhao95/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CarolZhao95?s=20 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-zhao-5b4722106/

Examining the rise and fall of the fascist dictator of Spain, Francisco Franco.

Houston talks to Avianna about deep kindness, how to practice it daily and his work supplying kindness trainings/curriculums to 2,500 schools nationwide, serving over one million students. He shares the three biggest barriers to kindness and how to approach them. Avianna asks Houston about his first experiences of true kindness, memorable stories from his new book and what he hopes to cultivate in future generations. They discuss kindness in leadership, simple practices to unlock more kindness and how some popularized messages of kindness can be counterproductive. They finish off their conversation relating over their common love of unrestrained dancing and silent discos. Guest Links: https://www.houstonkraft.com/ https://www.instagram.com/houstonkraft/ https://twitter.com/houstonkraft https://www.facebook.com/houstonkraft https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtP8-UfKtfnxuOnc_0MeHuQ?view_as=subscriber  

Ali talks to Avianna about her love for love and how that led to creating her new app, Lovewick. They chat about her childhood talking science at the dinner table, studying Human Biology at Stanford University and moving to London to study Service Design at the Royal College of Art. Ali talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur, her own experiences with love and what she hopes for the future. Guest Links:  https://www.lovewick.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lovewick/ https://www.instagram.com/withlovewick/?hl=en https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lovewick-couples-app/id1516199115 Research Links: https://sfbuild.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/ST-Workshop-References/Stereotype%20Threat%20Effects%20on%20Black%20and%20White%20Athletic%20Performance.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103198913737 https://www.pnas.org/content/116/36/17753

Michael talks to Avianna about working on a TV show during a pandemic, falling in love with performing, making people laugh and finding his way to his most authentic self. They discuss his background in cell biology, his passion for teaching and the 2019 Time Magazine article where he first publicly shared his trans experience. He talks about how to be an ally to the trans community and his desire to continue supporting trans youth. He ends by sharing his hope for a world of authenticity where people feel comfortable being who they truly are. Guest Links:  https://www.michaeldcohen.com https://www.instagram.com/michaeldcohen/ https://www.youtube.com/user/maccohen https://twitter.com/michaeldsee?s=20 https://www.facebook.com/officialmichaeldcohen

Brendan talks to Avianna about what inspires his photography, the duality in his work and the messages he wants to share with fine art. They touch on technology, the future and the landscape of Los Angeles. Brendan shares some complexities of his field and their impact on his personal life. Then, Avianna reads some of Brendan's original poetry and they finish with a final sentiment about climate change and Brendan's desire for us all to take it more seriously for our planet and generations to come.   Guest Links:  https://www.brendan-north.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brendannorth/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvFVP7-CZTlAuL7FqJcUZg

Nadya gets bravely vulnerable about her childhood dealing with physical & sexual abuse, what she is doing now to navigate those experiences and her mission with the nonprofit she founded at 16 years old - now, the largest youth-led women's health nonprofit called Period. She shares her passion for period education and acceptance and opens up about the recent controversy with her activism. Avianna connects with Nadya over common ground, the privilege and pressures of elite education and how to begin the process of personal growth. As she finishes her education at Harvard, Nadya is working on her next project that she will announce soon. If you want to purchase her book, "Period Power,” it is available now on Amazon.   Guest Links:  https://www.nadyaokamoto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nadyaokamoto/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7qR-onnkuVTnb3GPkM3gQ http://twitter.com/nadyaokamoto/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadya_Okamoto

Ben Uyeda talks to Avianna about his trajectory from the world of high-end architecture to designing for the masses with HomeMadeModern. He explains how he monetizes giving designs away for free and how he approaches creating more affordable housing. He speaks about creating simple, minimalist designs suited to their environment and demystifies 3-d printing. Ben opens up about startup learnings and shares his design hopes for everyone.   Guest Links:  https://www.benuyeda.com http://www.homemade-modern.com https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/?hl=en https://blog.homedepot.com/author/ben-uyeda/ https://twitter.com/benuyeda?lang=en

Chef Anita talks to Avianna about her first experiences with food, studying at a renowned culinary institute in Paris, and working her way up in the kitchens of US restaurants. They discuss Chef Anita's experience opening a restaurant in New York and taking it all the way to the Michelin Star level. Chef Anita shares how she got to compete on Iron Chef, what she did when her restaurant burned down and what it was like cooking for the Obamas at the White House. They finish with a candid conversation about disparity in the restaurant world and what it will take to make our way back to fair wages and living conditions for everyone in the kitchen.   Guest Links:  https://www.chefanitalo.com  https://twitter.com/AnitaLoNYC?s=20  https://www.instagram.com/anitalonyc/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Lo 

A preview for the show.

Avianna chats with Dan Fogler about his early years, when he found the miracle that he was looking for, auditioning for the Harry Potter franchise film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and his philosophy on acting. They connect over their experience working on The Walking Dead set and finding levity in their work. Dan opens up about fatherhood and what he hopes for his two daughters. They end their conversation hearing about Dan's hopes for the world in the future.   Guest links: https://www.instagram.com/foglersfictions/  https://twitter.com/mrdanfogler?s=20  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283945/  https://www.danfogler.com/ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dan+Fogler&aq=f