In our culture of social media and ubiquitous misinformation, I'm here to help you navigate the truth of political issues and what they actually mean. I hope to shine a light on some of the critical issues facing our nation and make sure you know the facts. Join me in my attempt to detangle and explain all the things you have questions about!
Get Woke or Die Trying
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In our culture of social media and ubiquitous misinformation, I'm here to help you navigate the truth of political issues and what they actually mean. I hope to shine a light on some of the critical issues facing our nation and make sure you know the facts. Join me in my attempt to detangle and explain all the things you have questions about!
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November 19, 2023
Episode 17, Part 1: From the River to the Sea
<p>In the first of two episodes, join me for a deep dive on the history of what has led up to the current conflict raging between Israel and Palestine.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow on instagram <a href="instagram.com/getwoke_dietrying" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@getwoke_dietrying</a> for additional resources and thoughful dialogue! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, leave a review, and dhare with a friend!</p> <p> Resources referenced: <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/whats-the-israel-palestine-conflict-about-a-simple-guide">origins of Israel</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2017/5/23/the-nakba-did-not-start-or-end-in-1948">ethnic cleansing efforts</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/15/nakba-mapping-palestinian-villages-destroyed-by-israel-in-1948">the Nakba</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/19/palestinians-speak-out-on-anniversary-of-resolution-242">1967 UN resolution</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/10/stories-from-the-first-intifada-they-broke-my-bones">First Intifada</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/what-were-oslo-accords-israel-palestinians">Oslo accords</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/9/28/palestinian-intifada-20-years-later-israeli-occupation-continues">Second Intifada</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/12/27/israel-meant-to-kill-more-gaza-10-years-after-op-cast-lead">2008 attack</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2012/11/12/israel-intensifies-attacks-on-gaza-strip">2012 attack</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/2/28/israels-cabinet-ignored-warnings-over-2014-gaza-war">2014 ground invasion</a>, <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/23/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-strip-apparently-broke-law-hrw-says">2021 attack</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support</a>
July 21, 2023
Episode 16: Affirmative Action
<p> </p> <p>In this episode, I’ll tackle the recent supreme court decision that effectively ends affirmative action. Join me as I delve into what necessitates affirmative action, the racial wealth gap, and the stunning hypocrisy of educational outcomes in our nation.</p> <p>Follow on instagram @getwoke_dietrying to join the conversation, get more information, or share your thoughts! Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your preferred listening platform. And make sure to share far and wide!</p> <p>Resources referenced: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/07/us/major-supreme-court-cases-2023.html">supreme court rulings</a>, <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/affirmative_action">affirmative action definition</a>, <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Commissioners-Office/Myths-and-Facts-11082007.pdf">affirmative action is not</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffraikes/2023/01/27/the-court-is-coming-for-affirmative-action-that-would-be-a-terrible-mistake/">why we need affirmative action</a>, <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/affirmative-action-who-benefits">who benefits the most</a>, <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/2678715">Bakke decision</a>, <a href="https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/education/servant-leadership-institute/perfecting-the-practice/blog/post/how-to-balance-equity-equality-and-fairness">definitions</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/03/opinion/for-most-college-students-affirmative-action-was-not-enough.html">not enough</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/03/21/why-we-still-need-affirmative-action-especially-in-the-workplace/?sh=da07a4026c1c">still necessary</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_Fair_Admissions_v._Harvard">SFFA v. Harvard overview</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-strikes-affirmative-action-programs-harvard-unc-rcna66770">majority opinion</a>, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-clarence-thomas-go-yale-under-affirmative-action-policy-1810180">Clarence Thomas</a>, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/07/16/legacy-college-admissions-affirmative-action/">legacy admissions</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/feds-uncover-massive-college-entrance-exam-cheating-plot-n982136">college admissions scandal</a>, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/ohio-mom-jailed-sending-kids-school-district/story?id=12763654#:~:text=Interest%20Successfully%20Added-,Ohio%20Mom%20Kelley%20Williams%2DBolar%20Jailed%20for%20Sending%20Kids%20to,get%20kids%20in%20better%20district.&text=Jan.,has%20landed%20her%20behind%20bars.">Ohio mom</a>, <a href="https://people.com/crime/mom-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-using-friends-address-to-enroll-son-in-school/">Tanya McDowell case</a>, <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/joy-reid-affirmative-action-harvard-supreme-court-rcna92190">Joy-Ann Reid quote</a><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support</a>
June 30, 2023
Episode 15: Trans Rights are Human Rights
<p>As Pride Month comes to a close, join me as I break down what's led up to record breaking anti-LGBTQ bills across the country and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about trans folks.</p> <p>Follow on Instagram @getwoke_dietrying to join the conversation, make suggestions, ask questions and more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!</p> <p>Resources referenced: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/14/anti-trans-bills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">anti-trans bills</a>, <a href="https://translegislation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">trans legislation tracker</a>, <a href="https://www.them.us/story/2022-anti-trans-bills-history-explained" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">history of legislation</a>, <a href="https://www.salon.com/2022/01/17/what-makes-some-people-hold-transphobic-views/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">roots of transphobia</a>, <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128159682000098" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">biological basis of gender identity</a>, <a href="https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/80813" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">sexual differentiation during pregnancy</a>, <a href="https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/what-gender-affirming-care-your-questions-answered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">gender-affirming care</a>, <a href="https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/gender-affirming-care-saves-lives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">saves lives</a>, <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/documents/pronounssuicideprev.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">pronouns and suicide prevention</a>, <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hast.1486" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">cis people access gender affirming care</a>, <a href="https://www.pinkmantaray.com/resources/transathlete" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">trans women in sports</a>, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/06/13/canadian-girl-gender-attack-track-event/70319816007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">youth track meet incident</a>, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/sexual-assault-domestic-violence-organizations-debunk-bathroom-predator/story?id=38604019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">bathroom predator myth debunked</a>, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/homicide-rate-trans-people-doubled-gun-killings-fueling/story?id=91348274" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">violence against trans people</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robyn-toran/support</a>
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