3 Righteous Mamas

In this week's episode, the Three Righteous Mamas discuss the Insurrection that took place at the nation's Capitol on January 6, its aftermath and trickling effects on the political landscape.

We are switching gears this week by just having a conversation amongst ourselves—first discussing self-care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then we ask the question we ask all of our guests: “How did our moms shape us?”

On this very special episode, we are joined by Doctor Abdul El-Sayed. As a politician, Public Health professor, medical doctor and civil servant, El-Sayed has run for office for governor in Michigan. He has since founded Southpaw Michigan, an action committee to help other progressive candidates in the state. He speaks with us about his perspective on the current state of politics, his role model and his outlook for the future.

We are joined this week by Dr. Peniel Joseph is the Barbara Jordan chair in Ethics and Political Values and the Founding Director of the Center for Race and Democracy at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of several books, including The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

We are joined this week by special guest Jyarland Daniels, a global diversity equity and inclusion communications leader who is supporting schools, nonprofits and organizations in their efforts to shape culture, improve communication and develop policies and practices that result in a more inclusive organization. She has an extensive background in marketing and public relations for large companies like Hallmark and Johnson & Johnson, and is the founder of DIA consultancy Harriet Speaks. 

For our special Thanksgiving episode, we are joined by Heather McGhee, a brilliant voice on issues of race, class and democracy. Previously she served as the president of Demos, one of the nation's most critical institutions conducting cutting-edge policy research and litigation to build a democracy for all.  

In this episode, the Three Righteous Mamas have a timely—and extensive—conversation with Brie Loskota, the Executive Director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. Her research explores how religions change and make change in the world.  Loskota has also worked with all levels of the U.S. government to ensure more effective partnerships with faith communities around the issues of public health, mental health and disaster response—all relevant topics in this day and age.