Roweming Around Podcast

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Let's engage with current events that shape our world, explore the perspectives of Generation Z and Generation X, uplift the voices of the Black community, and advocate for LGBTQ issues that deserve our attention and support.

  1. JAN 30

    The Chilling Effect: Journalism and the Authoritarian Echo

    Send us a text The legal and social implications of independent journalist Don Lemon’s 2026 arrest while covering a protest. It highlights how the lack of institutional support for independent media can lead to self-censorship and a dangerous chilling effect on press freedom. While modern America is not a totalitarian state, there are concerning parallels to 1930s Germany, specifically regarding the delegitimization of reporters and the normalization of state coercion.  Authoritarian shifts often occur when the public prioritizes short-term safety over civil liberties and fails to defend the rights of unpopular speakers. Ultimately, the passage serves as a call for institutional safeguards and public vigilance to prevent the gradual erosion of democratic protections. Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    18 min

  2. JAN 25

    The Minneapolis Crisis: The Death of Alex Pretti

    Send us a text  The provided text details an escalating federal enforcement crisis in Minneapolis following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by immigration agents in early 2026. Reports from Reuters and the Associated Press highlight a sharp conflict between official federal narratives and bystander video evidence, which suggests Pretti was unarmed and filming when he was killed. This violence triggered massive community protests and the activation of the National Guard by Governor Tim Walz to manage the resulting civil unrest. The sources also analyze these events through the lens of historical parallels, comparing current federal tactics to the erosion of civil liberties seen in 1930s Germany. Finally, the text outlines potential future scenarios ranging from institutional accountability to an incremental authoritarian drift within the United States.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    16 min

  3. JAN 20

    Militarized Federal Enforcement and Targeted Displacement

    Send us a text A surge in militarized federal enforcement within Chicago and other urban centers highlights the use of Insurrection Act rhetoric and high-intensity tactics. Reports from major news outlets describe Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago’s South Shore, where federal agents utilized Black Hawk helicopters, flash-bangs, and night raids to conduct mass detentions in predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods. These accounts illustrate a pattern where U.S. citizens and families are swept up in immigration dragnets, often held incommunicado or transferred without immediate public record, creating a functional experience of disappearance. Legal experts and journalists observe that such operations prioritize deterrence and psychological control over specific criminal prosecution, leading to systemic civil rights challenges and profound community trauma. Consequently, these sources outline both the human cost of state overreach and the resulting legal efforts by Illinois officials to curb federal authority and protect resident safety. Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    15 min

  4. JAN 17

    Trump Greenland Implications

    Send us a text  Over the last 24 hours, multiple major outlets have reported that Donald Trump is tying the acquisition of Greenland to punitive tariffs on European allies, with an initial tariff level (reported as 10%) that would escalate (reported up to 25%) if European governments keep opposing U.S. control of Greenland.  That combination—territorial demand + economic coercion against treaty allies—is the core implication. It reframes Greenland from a long-running “strategic interest” story into a credible alliance stress test: if the U.S. is willing to use trade weapons against allies to extract sovereignty concessions, then every other transatlantic negotiation starts to look like it’s being conducted under duress.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    17 min

  5. JAN 10

    This Is What Authoritarianism Looks Like in America

    Send us a text   The shooting of Renée Good has become a national flashpoint because of competing narratives between federal agencies and local officials, video evidence, and perceived secrecy.  Public distrust stems from conflicting accounts, restricted investigative access, and strong early framing by federal authorities.  This situation amplifies existing fractures in trust between communities and federal law enforcement leadership. While these circumstances can contribute to broader legitimacy concerns, they do not alone prove the U.S. is irreversibly authoritarian. Instead, they reveal stress points in governance that require transparent, accountable responses. The risk of armed confrontation grows only if institutions continue to close ranks rather than open processes to independent review and public accountability.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    13 min

  6. JAN 4

    The U.S. Just Crossed a Line in Venezuela — Here’s What Comes Next

    Send us a text  The United States has taken unprecedented action in Venezuela, capturing the country’s sitting president and triggering global shockwaves. Governments across Latin America and Europe are condemning the move, while international law experts warn this could permanently reshape how nations view U.S. power, sovereignty, and intervention.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    15 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    Black Community as Survival Infrastructure

    Send us a text From slavery through Jim Crow and into the Great Migration, Black communities built parallel systems because mainstream systems were often unsafe, inaccessible, or extractive. That infrastructure took many forms.     This historical pattern matters today because the underlying condition—unequal access to protection, wealth-building, and institutional responsiveness—has not fully disappeared. Community remains a practical risk-management tool.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    11 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    What code-switching is in the corporate context

    Send us a text  Code-switching in Corporate America is often discussed as an “individual choice,” but the evidence shows it functions more like an adaptive response to institutional norms—especially norms around “professionalism” that historically track whiteness (speech patterns, hair standards, affect, and deference). The impact is therefore both career-related and cultural: it shapes who gets access, what gets rewarded, and which forms of Black expression are treated as “appropriate” in high-status workplaces.  Support the show buymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics. https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

    13 min
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Let's engage with current events that shape our world, explore the perspectives of Generation Z and Generation X, uplift the voices of the Black community, and advocate for LGBTQ issues that deserve our attention and support.

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  • Creator
    Allison
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Roweming Around Podcast
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