UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, popular TV commentator—and a trusted voice for the millions of Americans who want a better world, and a group chat to help them get there. On UNDISTRACTED, a weekly show from The Meteor and Wonder Media Network, she aims her focus on the most pressing issues of our time, from the latest headlines to deep dives with today’s most fascinating changemakers, UNDISTRACTED is your weekly guide to the revolution that’s happening in our politics, our pop culture, and our lives.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    “Are We the People We Said We’d Be?” UNDISTRACTED #100 with Alicia Garza

    UNDISTRACTED celebrates its 100th episode! Brittany is joined by Alicia Garza, the activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Organization, to reflect on the past four years, the state of our movements, and to discuss how we can chart a path forward. Plus: Brittany talks about post-election news, including the state of Ohio’s Haitian migrant community, victories for the Working Families Party. And: a new report on school segregation, and a glimmer of hope in the Washington Spirit soccer team.

    40 min

  2. 14 NOV

    "Heartbreaking, Maddening and Ready to Fight”: Cecile Richards and Paola Ramos

    Who saw last week’s election results coming? Among others, this week’s guests—and they have a lot to say. As we approach the 100th episode of UNDISTRACTED, Brittany checks in with legendary abortion-rights activist Cecile Richards, who was our very first guest, about her new project Abortion in America, and what’s ahead for all our rights. Then, Brittany speaks with journalist Paola Ramos about the far-right shift of some Latino voters— and the future of multiracial coalitions.

    44 min

  3. 8 NOV

    “We Did Not Consent to Chaos”: The Group Chat Talks Election

    Just 36 hours after Americans elected Donald Trump — again — Brittany sat down with the people she most wanted to process this with: group chat regulars Dr. Brittney Cooper and Dr. David J. Johns. This is a conversation of righteous rage, deep disappointment, and total honesty.

    37 min

  4. 31 OCT

    We’re in Holy Sh*t Territory, with Sunny Hostin

    As co-host of The View, Sunny Hostin spends her time working with and speaking to a bipartisan audience. So how’s that going? With a week to go before the election, Brittany and Sunny talk about dividing lines, political surprises, and Sunny’s epic clapbacks on behalf of Puerto Rico and the people she cares about. Plus: Brittany decodes this week’s UNtrending News—and not all of it’s about the election!

    39 min

  5. 24 OCT

    A Girl’s Girl Fights for Abortion, with Kaitlyn Joshua

    Two years ago, Kaitlyn Joshua was desperately trying to obtain abortion care in Louisiana, which had enacted a severe ban after Dobbs. Today, she’s telling her story to anyone who will listen, in an effort to help turn the election. She took a pit stop to hang with Brittany and talk about her fight for reproductive justice in the South and the challenges women of color face in healthcare. And she knows: This is so much bigger than Roe. Plus: Brittany brings you this week’s UNtrending news.

    38 min

  6. 17 OCT

    Hip Hop's Promise and Pain, with Drew Dixon

    With new accusations against Diddy dominating the headlines, Brittany sits down with Drew Dixon—who has shared her own powerful story of surviving abuse in the music industry. Together they get into the emotional toll of speaking out, the specific pushback Black women survivors face, and how Drew stopped living in “the fetal position” and reclaimed her life. It’s an inspiring vision of a brighter future for hip-hop and for our lives. Plus, Brittany covers this week’s UNtrending news.

    49 min

  7. 10 OCT

    Everybody Watches Women’s Sports, with Cari Champion

    Everybody watches women’s sports…it’s true! Brittany talks to iconic sports broadcaster and host of "The Making of a Rivalry" Cari Champion about what all these new eyes mean for the athletes, and the league. Plus: a new report on the mental health toll of anti-trans policies, the October 7 anniversary of the war in Gaza, and the Country Music Awards Beyoncé snub.

    43 min

  8. 3 OCT

    The Group Chat Decodes Your Week's News

    We’ve got company! This week Brittany is joined by the group chat to cover the week’s UNtrending news. Dr. Brittney Cooper and Dr. David Johns help us break down Hurricane Helene’s real impact…the latest on college free-speech moves…and the voter suppression tactics afoot in swing states. It’s a conversation full of our favorite cocktail: hard truths and hopeful solutions.

    42 min
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, popular TV commentator—and a trusted voice for the millions of Americans who want a better world, and a group chat to help them get there. On UNDISTRACTED, a weekly show from The Meteor and Wonder Media Network, she aims her focus on the most pressing issues of our time, from the latest headlines to deep dives with today’s most fascinating changemakers, UNDISTRACTED is your weekly guide to the revolution that’s happening in our politics, our pop culture, and our lives.

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