Ayana Explains It All

Ayana R. Fakhir
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A sharp, insightful podcast where host Ayana tackles life’s complexities with humor, honesty, and intelligence. From societal norms and politics to relationships and mental health, Ayana breaks down big ideas into relatable, thought-provoking conversations. Blending personal anecdotes, cultural critique, and expert insights, the podcast empowers listeners to challenge assumptions, embrace growth, and navigate life with clarity. With a mix of wit and wisdom, Ayana delivers raw, real, and often funny commentary, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and inspiration.

  1. We Don't Always Do What We're Told

    1월 22일

    We Don't Always Do What We're Told

    In the Season 5 premiere, Ayana discusses "ICE," the Minnesota protests, and systemic injustices faced by immigrant communities. She emphasizes the importance of resistance against oppressive systems, the moral and legal complexities surrounding it, and the historical context of civil rights movements. The conversation highlights the necessity of collective action and the need for justice that protects dignity and humanity.

    57분
  2. 2025: The Year Courage Chose Me

    2025. 12. 25.

    2025: The Year Courage Chose Me

    In this episode, Ayana reflects on the theme of courage throughout 2025, a nearly quiet revolution. Ayana emphasizes that true courage involves facing truths and embracing imagination. She shares personal stories of how courage became more than just a word, evolving into a rhythm and a way of being. Ayana highlights that courage is not a solitary act but a relational and collective practice, urging listeners to find courage in truth and imagination as they move forward. Onward into 2026! Happy New Year! "Roar" original artwork by Jarrett Terrill

    1시간
  3. Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

    2025. 12. 13.

    Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

    In this episode, Ayana explores the cyclical nature of American politics, highlighting how history often repeats itself through recurring themes of conflict, reform, backlash, and renewal. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns to transform them into spirals of progress, urging listeners to learn from the past to foster a more just and stable future.

    56분
  4. The Affordable Healthcare Government Shutdown Postgame

    2025. 11. 16.

    The Affordable Healthcare Government Shutdown Postgame

    The recent government shutdown may have ended, but theturmoil surrounding it has left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding affordable healthcare in the United States. This issue isn't new, nor is it likely to be resolved anytime soon. The shutdown highlights deep-rooted problems in how political parties prioritize—or fail to prioritize—the healthcare and other needs of the public. 🎥 Follow Our Vote Counts on TikTok for powerful voter education tips and real talk with candidates running for office across the country. From ballot breakdowns to behind-the-scenes interviews, we’re making civic engagement accessible, informative, and unapologetically bold.

    52분
  5. Cracking the Caste Code

    2025. 10. 12.

    Cracking the Caste Code

    In this episode of 'Ayana Explains It All,' host Ayana Fakhir delves into the concept of caste in the United States, drawing from Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.' Ayana discusses how caste, unlike race and gender, forms a hidden hierarchy that influences American society, politics, economics, and public policies. She examines the implications of caste on education, healthcare, criminal justice, and political ideologies, while also addressing the urgent need to acknowledge and dismantle this pervasive system. Tune in to explore the deep-seated inequalities shaped by this enduring social order.

    54분
  6. Recycling Inequality: it's easier than you think.

    2025. 08. 20.

    Recycling Inequality: it's easier than you think.

    Who ordered the 'housing discrimination disguised as an American dream' with a side of Freedom Fries?

    57분
  7. Pollution Privilege, Toxic Truths, and Color-Coded Contamination

    2025. 07. 31.

    Pollution Privilege, Toxic Truths, and Color-Coded Contamination

    Rejected names for Trump's new air plane. Works used: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/07/trump-cancer-alley-plant-biden-lawsuithttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/24/trump-sewage-pollution-settlement-alabamahttps://www.mississippifreepress.org/a-trump-presidency-could-prevent-accountability-for-jackson-water-system-oversight-former-epa-leader-warns/https://www.mississippifreepress.org/as-funds-for-jacksons-water-system-dry-up-henifin-proposes-rate-increase-and-asks-congress-for-help/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/24/trump-effort-rescind-endangerment-finding-climate-crisishttps://www.wwno.org/coastal-desk/2025-04-24/there-is-no-protection-trump-offers-chemical-plants-exemptions-from-pollution-rules-alarming-cancer-alley-advocateshttps://tennesseelookout.com/2025/07/07/a-billionaire-an-ai-supercomputer-toxic-emissions-and-a-memphis-community-that-did-nothing-wrong/TikTok: @moreperfectunion

    1시간 9분
  8. The Great American Grievance

    2025. 06. 30.

    The Great American Grievance

    In this unscripted episode of Ayana Explains It All, host Ayana Fakhir shares her frustrations and insights on a range of pressing issues in America today. She discusses the controversy of funding professional sports stadiums, the intricacies of Supreme Court decisions regarding Donald Trump's executive orders, and the expanding scope of presidential powers. Ayana also delves into topics of racial injustice, specifically the historical and ongoing persecution of various minority groups in the United States, and the dangerous rhetoric around immigration and Islamophobia. She calls out the erasure of uncomfortable historical truths and the current climate of political and social delusion. This episode is a raw and enlightening take on the many challenges and contradictions that define contemporary America.

    41분
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A sharp, insightful podcast where host Ayana tackles life’s complexities with humor, honesty, and intelligence. From societal norms and politics to relationships and mental health, Ayana breaks down big ideas into relatable, thought-provoking conversations. Blending personal anecdotes, cultural critique, and expert insights, the podcast empowers listeners to challenge assumptions, embrace growth, and navigate life with clarity. With a mix of wit and wisdom, Ayana delivers raw, real, and often funny commentary, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and inspiration.

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  • 제작진
    Ayana R. Fakhir
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    100
  • 등급
    무삭제판
  • 저작권
    © Ayana R. Fakhir
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