Rooted in Reality is your go-to for breaking down politics without the B.S. With a background in political science and a real passion for civic engagement, this show brings a fresh perspective to the political conversation — one that bridges the gap between everyday people and the systems that shape our lives. It’s part civics class, part group chat — all rooted in real life. We’ll still tap into pop culture, reality TV, and whatever else is going on, but politics is the main dish. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t do politics,” this show is especially for you.
In this episode I discuss the U.S. and Isreal attack on Iran and put it in historical context. We zoom out to see what's really going on and why. Ohio primaries are coming up so I give some important dates to look out for. I'm also not done celebrating black women, and during what better time than Women's History Month. This one is on the activist, the icon, the revolutionary Angela Davis. Tune in, it's a good one!
24 Feb 2026
Ida B. Wells
This week, I’m honoring Ida B. Wells — the investigative journalist who exposed the truth about lynching when telling the truth could cost you your life.
After her friends were lynched in Memphis in 1892, she used data, reporting, and fearless writing to dismantle the lies that justified racial terror. Her work reshaped journalism and civil rights history — even as she was pushed to the margins.
In this episode, I’m breaking down her story and why her name deserves to be centered, especially during Black History Month.
17 Feb 2026
The Haitian Revolution
This week on Rooted in Reality, we’re diving into the Haitian Revolution — one of the most powerful freedom movements ever fought.
We break down how it started, the leaders who organized it, and how formerly enslaved people defeated empire to create the first Black republic. And we connect that history to right now — to conversations about race, migration, resistance, and what true freedom has always required.
This isn’t just history. It’s a reminder of what people are capable of when they decide they’ve had enough.
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