Oh This World

Antoinette Perez and Lucas Schaefer
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Oh This World

A podcast for those inclined to take action. Our mission is to help Texans and people across the country hold our leaders accountable, and build an America that leaves no one behind. Join hosts Antoinette Perez and Lucas Schaefer as they explore the best actions to take as responsible citizens in this supremely uncertain new world (dis)order.

  1. 02/25/2021

    Ep. #11.5: Living Through the Texas Freeze

    In a bonus episode, Antoinette and Lucas talk about their own experiences during last week's Texas freeze, how the state got into this situation, and where we go from here. To assist those still recovering, you can find a list of volunteer opportunities in Austin here. To share your own story or thoughts, we're on Twitter @OhThisWorldPod or call us at (702) 907-RAGE. We may share your message in a future episode.  This episode was recorded on Monday, February 23, 2021.

    33 min

  2. 01/20/2021

    Ep. #11: A Therapist On Being a Good Citizen, ft. Jason Sugg!

    In our season two finale,  we talk to local activist and therapist Jason Sugg on what his work has been like the last four years, what he expects going into the future, and how we can be good citizens in 2021. We also close out discussion of our most recent OTW Book Club selection, GOOD CITIZENS by Thich Nhat Hanh; Lucas goes on one final TX21 rant; we talk about what we're watching and reading during this trying time; and offer a quick preview of season three.  We'll catch you in a few weeks. In the meantime, let us know how you're feeling and what you're thinking by calling our RAGE Line: (702) 907-RAGE.  Thanks for listening and be safe out there, y'all!

    1h 2m

  3. 12/27/2020

    Ep. #10: Holiday Grab Bag and 2020 in Review (Ugh!)

    We recorded this special episode Christmas Day to talk about the stories that stuck with us from this strange and hideous year, and to offer our best-of-2020 recs for Coping with Our Tizzies--the books, music, movies, etc. that helped us get through this mess. Among the writing we reference on today's show, you can find Katherine Morgan's essay "White Rage, White Guilt" from Bitch Media here, and Jessica Bennett's NYT piece, "What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?" here. As always, hit us up on the RAGE Line -- (702) 907-RAGE -- to share your thoughts and we may play them on the air. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @OhThisWorldPod, and you can write to us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. Stay safe and healthy and we'll see you in 2021!

    49 min

  4. 12/22/2020

    Ep. #9: We're Back!, A Good Old Fashioned Rant, Good Citizens, & More!

    On today's episode we discuss Texas Monthly's annual Bum Steer of the Year, which they gave to the Texas Democratic Party, Lucas goes on an old-fashioned rant about gerrymandering, and we dive into this month's OTW Book Club choice, Good Citizens, by Thich Nhat Hanh. You can read the Katherine Morgan essay from LitHub, "About That Wave of Anti-Racist Bestsellers Over the Summer...", which we chat about briefly at the end of the episode, here.

    40 min

  5. 11/06/2020

    Ep. #8.5: Oh This Mid-Sized World -- 2020 Continues! / Election Wrap-Up

    Antoinette and Lucas talk Texas and national election results. To listen to the OTW interview we mentioned on this episode with newly elected State Board of Ed member Rebecca Bell-Metereau, listen to it here. This episode was recorded Thursday, November 5, 2020.

    28 min

  6. 10/21/2020

    Ep. #8: OTW Smorgasbord -- There's Energy in Texas, Y'all!! / Teacher Lies, Ctd. / A Lucasian Hate Read

    On today's episode, Antoinette and Lucas check in with each other two weeks before the election. We talk early voting, the energy in Texas, and what voters need to do to flip the state. We also call attention to two recent election-related interviews: our conversation with Rebecca Bell-Metereau, the Democratic candidate for Texas State Board of Education, District 5, and our talk with Mathew Ruberg, DigiDem for the Wendy Davis campaign, who offers essential info on relational organizing in #TX21. Check them out! The time to get involved with both of these campaigns is now. We also wrap up our conversation on our current OTW Book Club selection, Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James Loewen, and introduce our next choice: Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Our hate-read of the week: this Washington Post column, which sent Lucas into a seething frenzy. Ideas for getting out the vote two weeks before the election? Thoughts on the book? Want to share a hate read of your own? Leave a message on our RAGE line: (702) 907-RAGE, or email us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. You can  find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod.  This episode was recorded Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

    40 min

  7. 10/13/2020

    Ep. #7.5: Oh This Small World -- An Action You Can Take Now to Make a Difference in November!

    This week a caller to our RAGE line asks an important question about relational organizing. With only a few weeks until Election Day, we turn to an expert: Mathew Ruberg, DigiDem for the Wendy Davis for Congress campaign here in TX21. Mathew takes us through what relational organizing is, how it works on the Davis campaign, how to get over awkward feelings about talking politics with your friends and neighbors, and more. Ready to get started reaching out to your contacts to flip this district? Join one of Mathew's virtual office hours to get going. You can sign up here.

    10 min

  8. 10/06/2020

    Ep. #7: A Winnable Race That You Need To Know About, ft. Rebecca Bell-Metereau!

    Today we sit down with the Democratic candidate for the Texas State Board of Education in District 5, Rebecca Bell-Metereau. We talk about why Rebecca is running, how you can help, and how the decisions the State Board makes affect everyone, in Texas and across the country. For more on Rebecca, or to get involved with her campaign, visit her website. Have thoughts or questions about today's episode, about politics and activism generally, or want to share the actions you're taking to win in November? Call our RAGE line and let us know: (702) 907-RAGE. Or drop us a line at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod. Thanks for listening!  This interview was conducted on September 23, 2020.

    53 min
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About

A podcast for those inclined to take action. Our mission is to help Texans and people across the country hold our leaders accountable, and build an America that leaves no one behind. Join hosts Antoinette Perez and Lucas Schaefer as they explore the best actions to take as responsible citizens in this supremely uncertain new world (dis)order.

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  • Creator
    Antoinette Perez and Lucas Schaefer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Antoinette Perez and Lucas Schaefer
  • Show Website
    Oh This World

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