The Politics of Disability

Mary Fashik
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Disability is messy, political, not palatable and intersects at every identity. This podcast examines those intersections and their nuances.Hosted by the founder of the Disability Justice movement Upgrade Accessibility , Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame inductee, and two-time award winning podcaster Mary Fashik.Portrait sketch: @jenny_graphicx on Instagram

  1. Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - Living at the Intersection of Being Black and Disabled

    12/16/2023

    Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - Living at the Intersection of Being Black and Disabled

    In celebration of both Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, Mary put together this conversation series. During the final interview of the series, Mary talks with Keri Gray of the Keri Gray Group and the NAMED Advocates. The two discuss the gap between social justice and Disability Justice, how to close the gap, Black Disabled Lives Matter, and what it's like to live at the intersection of being Black and disabled. Keri Gray is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. She is the CEO of the Keri Gray Consulting Group, LLC, where they strive to create professional communities of understanding through disability and racial justice education. She is also founder of the National Alliance of Melanin Disabled Advocates, which creates spaces for disabled leaders of color and BIPOC allies to gather, learn, connect, and grow around racial and disability justice. Keri’s work has been featured in Teen Vogue, the New York Times, People Magazine, Time Magazine, PBS NewsHour, Madamenoire, and the Diet Coke campaign #Unlabeled.  You can follow Keri on social media here and NAMED Advocates here. The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    26 min
  2. The Intersection of Drag and Allyship

    07/08/2023

    The Intersection of Drag and Allyship

    In this episode, Mary sits down with drag performer and Drag Queen of the Year pageant contestant, Charles Galin. The two discuss Charles' pageant experience, virtual drag, why they choose to continue to mask in public spaces, lack of general accessibility in the world, and more. You can follow Charles on social media here. Production note: Mary's microphone was glitching at some points and she was unaware. Please refer to the transcript, if need be or if it meets your access need(s). The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    29 min
  3. Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 2

    06/28/2023

    Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 2

    Mary continues her conversation Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox for The Politics of Disability Pride series. The two discuss continue their discussion on what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, the rise, fall, and possible revival of virtual drag shows, building community during the pandemic, and more. Episode content warnings: Mentions of ableism, adult language The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    21 min
  4. Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 1

    06/27/2023

    Pride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 1

    In part one of the second interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox. The two discuss what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, advocacy, anti-trans legislation, and more. Episode content warning: Mentions of ableism, mild adult language The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    24 min
  5. Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 2

    06/25/2023

    Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 2

    Mary continues her conversation with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter for The Politics of Disability Pride series. The two discuss anti-LGBGTQIA+ legislation, voting, lack of access to voting, lack of accessible social media, and more. Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here. The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    23 min
  6. Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1

    06/16/2023

    Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1

    In part one of the initial interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter. The two discuss mental health, advocacy, voting, voting rights, Pride, the lack of accessibility when it comes to Pride events, and more. Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here. The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    24 min
  7. Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - The Intersection of Politics, Social Justice, and Faith - Part 2

    05/10/2023

    Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - The Intersection of Politics, Social Justice, and Faith - Part 2

    In celebration of both Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, Mary put together this conversation series. During the second interview of the series, Mary continues her conversation with Stacey Abrams' former press secretary, Jaylen Black. The two discuss advocacy, voting rights, lack of access to basic needs such as food and shelter, the intersection of faith and politics and Jaylen's new podcast. Jaylen Black is a communications professional who has spoken on behalf of some of the most powerful individuals in Georgia. Her previous roles include Director of Surrogate Communications for Reverend Warnock’s runoff election, Press Secretary and Spokesperson for Stacey Abrams for Governor 2022 race, and Georgia Press Secretary for Senator Reverend Warnock’s federal office. She has experience handling crisis Communications and plethora of political issues.  You can follow Jaylen on social media here and here. The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    33 min
  8. Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - The Intersection of Politics, Social Justice, and Faith - Part 1

    03/14/2023

    Conversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - The Intersection of Politics, Social Justice, and Faith - Part 1

    In celebration of both Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, Mary put together this conversation series. During the second interview of the series, Mary talks with Stacey Abrams' former press secretary, Jaylen Black. The two discuss how disability is viewed in the Black community, intersectionality, the disconnect between social and Disability Justice, and faith. Jaylen Black is a communications professional who has spoken on behalf of some of the most powerful individuals in Georgia. Her previous roles include Director of Surrogate Communications for Reverend Warnock’s runoff election, Press Secretary and Spokesperson for Stacey Abrams for Governor 2022 race, and Georgia Press Secretary for Senator Reverend Warnock’s federal office. She has experience handling crisis Communications and plethora of political issues.  You can follow Jaylen on social media here and here. The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.

    26 min
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Disability is messy, political, not palatable and intersects at every identity. This podcast examines those intersections and their nuances.Hosted by the founder of the Disability Justice movement Upgrade Accessibility , Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame inductee, and two-time award winning podcaster Mary Fashik.Portrait sketch: @jenny_graphicx on Instagram

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  • Creator
    Mary Fashik
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Politics of Disability
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