18 episodes
We the People present: A Podcast Aja Wiltshire, Lyonel Reneau, Dana Omar, Tina Muñoz Pandya
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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This is what happens when 4 close friends with 4 unique perspectives come together for an unfiltered table-talk exploration of social, political, and cultural issues and topics. Buckle up, y'all.
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Cancel Culture
It's our season finale, so we're tackling the big messy beast that is "cancel culture." We get into what it actually means, how privilege weaponizes the term itself, and the need for clarity when we're talking about accountability.
Episode content warnings: abuse, sexual assault, racist rhetoric -
Microagressions
This week we dive into microagressions, how we respond to them, and how we can address and avoid them moving forward.
Episode content warnings: microagressions, racist language -
The Big COVID Episode
Join us on a journey of reflection on this past year living through the pandemic, the social and institutional politics around it, and how we can take care of each other moving forward.
Episode content warnings: COVID, death, illness -
Capitalism is Racist
This week, we're tackling the evils of capitalism through the lens of anti-racism, the arts, colonialism, what's going on in Texas, and the live action Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston.
Episode content warnings: racism, colorism -
On Palestine (with Layan Elwazani)
This week we welcome amazing actor and activist Layan Elwazani into the fold to talk about what is happening in Palestine, how it relates to liberation movements in the US, and the complexities and utter simplicity of how we can engage, advocate, and help.
Episode content warnings: genocide, mentions of suicide, police/state violence, terrorism -
Human Connection
This week we're talking human connection, the many forms it takes, and the impact that the pandemic and technology have on the ways we communicate and relate with one another.
Episode content warnings: mental health and anxiety
Customer Reviews
More of this please!
Smart people talking in a relatable and digestible way about the serious issues we all need to face. Love the chemistry of the hosts, the intention of what they’re doing, and what I learned.
This is the best
Talking about difficult things in a way that somehow makes me not hate the world and come away with hope and energy to keep up the fight <3
Required listening
These people light a fire in my belly AND put a smile on my face at the same time. They provide heartfelt, impassioned takes on current events and I am so grateful for the work they have done. We need these voices now more than ever.