Episode Forty-Two: Danielle and Taikein chat about a hot topic that is garnering steam on the political left: Universal Basic Income (UBI). On this episode, they talk the recent HBO documentary that follows Michael Tubbs, Mayor of Stockton, California - who is implementing a trial run of the concept there, discuss the difference between UBI and current state assistance programs, and start to imagine of how UBI could be implemented nationwide. Could UBI work in the United States? Let's Eat.

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Episode Forty-One: Danielle and Taikein are excited that sports are back! On this episode, there is a lot of discussion about the ways that professional sports have changed and will probably continue to change due to the outbreak of the covid-19 virus. Everything from the NHL to the MLB makes an appearance, with emphasis is placed on the groundbreaking social justice work that women from the WNBA have contributed. Let's Eat.

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Episode Forty: Taikein is out sick, but Danielle's mom saves the day and diligently steps in to co-host! Alongside our special co-host, Daisy Greene, Danielle digs into the lives and legacies of two Civil Rights Icons who have recently passed on: John R. Lewis and C.T. Vivian. We bond along the way and discuss just what makes these two men such giants - while highlighting why the world is a much better place because they existed. 

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Episode Thirty-Nine: Danielle and Taikein have special guest, Talita, visit the studio again and talk the word of the year “entanglement.” Yep - just like everybody else our attentions were grabbed by the infamous Red Table Talk between Will and Jada. We discuss toxic masculinity, healthy relationships, and have a lively “debate” along the way.

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Episode Thirty-Eight: Danielle and Taikein nerd out over the 2020 United States' Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decisions. We discuss the state of the court given the Trump appointees, who the swing voters are, unexpected rulings, and the implications of all of it on US society.  Digging into the judicial branch is essential and we take on that task. Let's Eat.

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Episode Thirty-Seven: In an effort to uplift the voices of our youth, Danielle and Taikein are joined by two special guests: Asia Goode (@revolu.tionary) and Corey Stuckey (@_coreystuckey). Asia and Corey are two Black 17-year-old social and environmental activists who are taking their communities by storm and demanding better for and from their generation. In an episode where millennials and generation Z meet, we talk police in schools, community work, protesting, bringing down the statues, elevating Black voices, and what our youth want to see our world become. Let's Eat.

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Episode Thirty-Six: Danielle and Taikein discuss the European ban, DC Statehood and preview the 2020 Presidential Election. While keeping equity as our north star, we provide solutions to curb the spread of COVID-19 and we highlight the inequitable way that residents of DC are taxed, without representation.

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Episode Thirty-Five: In this episode, Danielle and Taikein are joined by special guest Elliott Bell (@elliottfbell), and just take the time to process all that has transpired relative to police brutality and racial injustice in 2020. So much has happened since the uprising that has engulfed the nation in response to the extrajudicial killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and so many others. In response, we simply come together to work through it all and heal by thinking out loud with one another in conversation. Let's Eat. 

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Episode Thirty-Four: Danielle and Taikein are joined by two very special guests! This episode features a dynamic conversation with Akiea Gross (@AkieaG), founder of Woke Kindergarten and #BlackTeachersMatter, and Rodney Robinson (@RodRobinsonRVA), the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. Amidst a larger dialogue about the challenges Black students and teachers face, we discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the imperative of reimagining education post-COVID19. 

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Episode Thirty-Three: Danielle and Taikein talk the ESPN 10-part docu-series that has taken the sports world by storm : 'The Last Dance'. Following the lead of episodes 5 & 6 which delved into the international influence of basketball phenom Michael Jordan, they discuss whether or not Jordan should be given a pass for his decisions to remain silent on social issues throughout the ages. Placing him in the context of Craig Hodges and Jesse Helms, the duo bring the heat.

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