Porch Politics

The TN Holler Podcast Network
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Porch Politics

Porch Politics is a conversation between hosts Charlane Oliver and Tequila Johnson who serve as Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance in Tennessee. The Equity Alliance proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee.

Episodes

  1. 03/09/2021

    Don't Come for Us Unless We Send for You: Mic Drops & Mollywhops

    Odessa Kelly, executive director of Stand Up Nashville, joins Charlane and Tequila for a real, no-holds-barred conversation about how unity amongst Black women is often attacked and how we can rise above to build valuable partnerships. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 29m

  2. 02/23/2021

    Black Folks Roundtable

    Charlane and Tequila host a timely discussion with elected officials, advocates, and community members about hot topics surrounding TSU President Glenda Glover accepting a position on CoreCivic's board (which she has since withdrawn), respectability, and a lot more. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 35m

  3. 12/21/2020

    The Power of Restoring Voting Rights

    Your favorite democracy duo is back with another electric episode featuring Desmond Meade of Florida Rights Restoration and The Equity Alliance Direct Impact Fellows: Terrance Simpson, Big Fridge, Robert Sherrill, and Daniel Westbrooks. Participants share how their personal stories of challenge and triumph have led them to be community leaders, entrepreneurs, and voting rights restoration advocates. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 14m

  4. 12/07/2020

    Building Power Through Community

    Porch Politics is back with another electric and empowering episode with the real deal duo Charlane Oliver and Tequila Johnson. This episode features The Equity Alliance's 2020 election organizers talking about the ins and outs of all the different kinds of community organizing necessary to build power. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 13m

  5. 11/23/2020

    The Equity Alliance Turns Four!

    Back for a post-election edition, Charlane Oliver and Tequila Johnson celebrate with all of the original co-founders of The Equity Alliance in a collective inhale and exhale while calling out the bull and celebrating the good in this four-year anniversary special. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 18m

  6. 10/26/2020

    Ice Cube and Black Men in Politics

    The fierce and unapologetic duo of democracy, Charlane Oliver and Tequila Johnson, return for a flavorful discussion on Black men and politics, the presidential debate, and the leadup to the election. They are joined by special guests Leshaun Oliver and BlackPac's Adrianne Shropshire. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    58 min

  7. 10/12/2020

    We're Comin' For Your Seat

    Hosts Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver talk about their latest successes at The Equity Alliance, the lack of Republican "strategy" behind the first VP debate, and about the state of politics leading up to the general election. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    56 min

  8. 09/23/2020

    Our Fair Share

    Hosts Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver are joined by Project Manager LeLann Evans to discuss The Equity Alliance's successful Our Fair Share initiative to deliver millions of federal dollars to Nashville communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID19. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    1h 3m

  9. 09/14/2020

    Poverty Is The Pandemic

    The Equity Alliance Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver are back for the third episode of the real, raw, and unapologetic podcast, Porch Politics. Tune in for the Porch Pop-up segment with guests Robert "Black Rob" Higgins, a culture catalyst and owner of Minerva Avenue and The WKND Lounge, and Curtis “C Shorty” Story, the CEO of BeYou, a lifestyle brand and clothing line. Be sure to fill out The Equity Alliance's Our Fair Share survey if you or your small business has been affected by COVID19. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    40 min

  10. 08/31/2020

    It's Deep, Y'all

    Porch Politics hosts Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver are back to talk about the deep intersections between racial justice and so many other issues, including economics, policing, and classism. It goes deep, y'all, but Charlane and Tequila are doing the work to empower Black people in Tennessee and are fighting for justice and equity every day with The Equity Alliance. Be sure to fill out The Equity Alliance's Our Fair Share survey if you or your small business has been affected by COVID19. Charlane and Tequila are Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    57 min

  11. 08/10/2020

    Bringing the Sweet Tea

    Porch Politics hosts Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver, Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance, are here to bring you the sweet tea in their first episode of Porch Politics. They get real and go deep in their discussion about the hard but rewarding activism that they're doing through The Equity Alliance, and they give their honest perspectives on the state of Tennessee Democratic politics.  Be sure to fill out The Equity Alliance's Our Fair Share survey if you or your small business has been affected by COVID19. Porch Politics is recorded LIVE from our porch every other Thursday at 6 pm CT. You can stream it on The Tennessee Holler or wait for it to drop as a podcast wherever you listen. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. Music attribution: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

    54 min

  12. 07/15/2020

    Porch Politics Teaser

    Porch Politics will be releasing our first episode in early August - subscribe now to catch it when it drops!

    22 sec
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Porch Politics is a conversation between hosts Charlane Oliver and Tequila Johnson who serve as Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of The Equity Alliance in Tennessee. The Equity Alliance proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. Porch Politics is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee.

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  • Creator
    The TN Holler Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The TN Holler Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Porch Politics

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