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
Transpolitics 101
Juneteenth Celebration of Black Memory and Black Freedom
Our Nation’s Enduring Public Health Emergency: Gun Violence
Layoffs, Shutdowns, and Cancellations: The Latest News About the News
Finding Joy in Wellness and Movement at Every Age
A Guest-Host Celebration!
The Complexity of South Asian American Identity
OBP Rewind: Collective Crises: Infectious Disease and Informed Democracy
Innovative Solutions For A Growing Nationwide Mental Health Crisis
Women and Transgender Athletes in Sports
Local, State, and National: The Power of Political Coalitions
Just Economy: Jelani Cobb On Rebuilding Trust In The Media
Around the World: The Latest in Geopolitics from Ukraine to China to Nigeria.
Mandela Barnes on Wisconsin State Supreme Court
The State of America Summit: How Storytelling and Civic Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand
Black Women Creating a New Media Landscape
Pandemic Woes and How Black Women Helped Build the Biden Administration
How Turkey’s Earthquake May Shake Up Its Political Future and Making the Case for Good Apologies
The Censorship of Black History and its Impact on Students, Teachers, and Society
The Truth Behind Deputy Gangs Inside the LA Sheriff’s Office
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