Podcast Episodes

Ep. 124 - Adopting Western Culture Is Backfiring (Rachel Maleza)

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Season 5 Episode 124

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Rachel Maleza shares her experiences growing up in Tanzania, discussing her childhood, education, and the communal lifestyle that shaped her values. She reflects on the impact of Western culture on A…

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Published on 11 hours ago

Ep. 123 - Neo-White Supremacy (Nafees Alam)

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Season 5 Episode 123

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Dr. Nafees Alam talks about his journey from Libya to the U.S., touching on identity, education, and why having different perspectives really matters. He shares what he's seen in academia, reflects o…

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Published on 1 week ago

Ep. 122 - The Israel Update (Dumisani Washington)

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Season 5 Episode 122

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Connie Morgan and Dumisani Washington discuss the complexities of the current geopolitical situation surrounding Israel. They analyze the differences in Trump's current administration's approach to I…

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Ep. 121 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 24

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Season 5 Episode 121

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Wink interviews Mike as he shares his “why” behind writing a memoir. The two explore themes of identity, relationships, and the importance of personal narratives. Mike reflects on his family backgrou…

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ep. 120 - Orthodox Africans (H.E. Negash)

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Season 5 Episode 120

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H.E. Negash reflects on his Ethiopian heritage and his evolving political journey. He also offers an insightful explanation of Ethiopian Orthodoxy and how it stands apart from other faith traditions.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Ep. 119 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 23

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Season 5 Episode 119

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This conversation explores the often overlooked narratives of old black money and the impact of social capital on identity and success. Mike and Wink discuss historical examples of wealthy black fami…

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Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ep. 118 - How I Escaped Scientology (Jennifer aka @Cbucksrules)

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Season 5 Episode 118

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Jen opens up about growing up in Scientology, surviving a traumatic childhood and navigating life as a mixed-race woman.

Show notes:

Jen on XTom Cruise yells at movie crew

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Published on 4 weeks ago

Ep. 117 - Make Nuance Great Again (Kaizen Asiedu)

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Season 5 Episode 117

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Kaizen Asiedu shares his journey from growing up in the Bronx to attending Harvard, where he initially felt lost despite achieving academic goals. He discusses his transition into the e-sports indust…

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Published on 1 month ago

Ep. 116 - Race is Astrology for Melanin Content (Quinn Que)

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Season 5 Episode 116

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Quinn Que talks about his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a writer and journalist. He discusses the evolution of journalism, the importance of self-education, and the changing landsc…

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep. 115 - Learn Legal Literacy (Courtney Teasley)

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Season 5 Episode 115

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Courtney Teasley, known as the Black Law Girl, shares her story from growing up in a marginalized community to becoming a lawyer. She discusses issues within the criminal justice system and the impor…

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago