Farai Chideya talks with author Roxane Gay about the skill and craft required to write about trauma. Writer Deesha Philyaw of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” explores womanhood, relationships, and “what we owe our mothers.” Journalist Soledad O’Brien on navigating racism and sexism in the media industry, and striking out on her own. On Sippin’ the Political Tea, Errin Haines of The 19th examines the importance of taking the insurrection of January 6th seriously, with political scientist Christina Greer and public policy expert Carol Anderson.
EPISODE RUNDOWN
00:42 Roxane Gay on the skill it takes to write about trauma
12:44 Deesha Philyaw on writing and womanhood
22:37 Soledad O’Brien on taking her own path in journalism
31:45 Sippin’ the Political Tea: Errin Haines and special guests Carol Anderson and Christina Greer talk about the week’s news
Truth in the Age of Disinformation, the Resilience of Black Voters, and Escaping into Fantasy
2020 Election Special: What's on the Agenda for Women of Color Starting the Day After
The Rising Influence of the HBCU Vote, SCOTUS and Healthcare Access, and Dolores Huerta, Still Fighting for All of Us
Black Americans Buying Guns, Making Your Voting Plan, and an Inspiring Filipina Filmmaker
WoC and the Republican Party, Healthcare for the People, and the Activism of 2020
Divers Discover Sunken Slave Ships, Amna Nawaz on the VP Debate, and How White Supremacy is Bad for Your Health
Understanding Disinformation Campaigns, Deb Haaland on Leading as a Laguna Pueblo Native, Why Flu Shots Are Vital Right Now
Naomi Osaka's Activism, Replacing RBG with a Black Woman, and the Fight Over the Census
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