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Wait, What is That?

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by Brandon Lillard

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Jam sessions. Some people jam to music. Some people jam to chat. Co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie James Hellmuth Martin (that’s a long name) jam to chats and ideas. Asking ourselves anything, like: “How long can a person’s name get if they keep hyphenating? Should we even have last names?” to “What was that federal investigation all about into our police department years ago?” Brandon is a community organizer, youth mentor and podcast producer with Youth Podcast Program, and was raised in the city of Beacon. Listen to him at Steady Geekin’, Not up for Debate, and This is Beacon. He is a boa

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December 29, 2025

Ep. 14 Uncovering the Peekskill Riots: A Forgotten Chapter in American History

In this episode of 'Wait, What Is That' Podcast, hostsBrandon and Katie discuss the Peekskill Riots of 1949 with John Scott Bennett,a filmmaker who has chronicled this significant yet under-discussed event inAmerican history. The conversation centers on the riots that erupted duringconcerts by Paul Robeson, an African American singer, actor, and civil rightsactivist, who faced violent opposition from the Peekskill community and the KuKlux Klan. Bennett, a history graduate from Manhattanville College, sharesinsights into local history, how the riots were a reaction to Robeson'spolitical stance, particularly his support for the Soviet Union, and how theseevents have been systematically erased or undermined in local historynarratives. The episode also explores Robeson's legacy, his subsequentblacklisting, and the broader implications for civil rights and historicalmemory.00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction00:32 Introducing John Scott Bennett01:24 The Peekskill Riots: A Historical Overview02:40 Paul Robeson and His Impact04:11 Discovering Local History08:26 The Ku Klux Klan's Influence11:19 Economic and Social Tensions13:59 Paul Robeson's Legacy and Struggles36:51 The First Peekskill Riot40:49 Catholics Fight Back Against the Klan41:25 The Jewish Summer Camp Incident42:27 Obstacles in Documenting Peekskill History43:34 The Peekskill Museum Controversy45:34 Paul Robeson's Struggle and Legacy57:52 The Decline of the Klan01:03:15 Community Response and Support01:04:25 Creating the Documentary Series01:07:32 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

February 26, 2022

Ep. 13 'Kamel Jamal On His Love For Palestine And Devotion To Its Liberation'

Kamel Jamal speaks of his love for Palestine and devotion to its liberation in a quietly sad yet solid voice after completing one of his toughest days as a chef for one of his restaurants, Beacon Bread Company. During the early summer days of May 2021, after families in the Palestinian neighborhood, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/COlAJFCNYgC/" target="_blank">Sheikh Jarrah</a> in East Jerusalem, banded together to protest their scheduled displacement by occupying Israeli forces, the world awoke to the plight of Palestinians and their inability to survive in Palestine, as homes are demolished by their occupiers, electricity is limited, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVxe4sstmv7/" target="_blank">water</a> is supplied undrinkable, and packages are confiscated. All of which is nothing new, but more people started paying attention.

February 26, 2022

Ep. 12 'To weed or not weed'

As the City of Beacon considers a smoking cannabis ban on its public parks, Katie and Brandon discuss if people even want to smoke cannabis in public parks and if the smoke should be allowed to drift. Now that New York State has made smoking cannabis legal - partly in the name of removing racial discrimination from enforcement - the once-criminalized aroma can be all around us. Can people re-wire their brains to not associate negative thoughts with smoking? Does regulating open-air of cannabis take a step backward from attempting to remove discrimination? To Attend The Public Comment Meeting On 8/2/2021: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Workshop and Meeting of August 2, 2021, in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88375353313?pwd=ZUNRTkkzdXJpbU5uQWlXeTlvSytKQT09 Webinar ID: 883 7535 3313 Passcode: 544508. To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend and comment via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 883 7535 3313 Passcode: 544508. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Meeting of August 2, 2021, at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

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What is Wait, What is That??: Jam sessions. Some people jam to music. Some people jam to chat. Co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie James Hellmuth Martin (that’s a long name) jam to chats and ideas. Asking ourselves anything, like: “How long can a person’s name get if they keep hyphenating? Should we even have last names?” to “What was that federal investigation all about into our police department years ago?”

Brandon is a community organizer, youth mentor and podcast producer with Youth Podcast Program, and was raised in the city of Beacon. Listen to him at Steady Geekin’, Not up for Debate, and This is Beacon. He is a boa
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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