For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne are joined by Marquise Richards, co-host of the Rational Anger Podcast—a show dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and the hood. They begin the episode by learning more about Marquise’s role as an educator (3:37), discussing the state of education during COVID-19 (5:12), and having a conversation about hip hop pedagogy (10:22). Next, they explore Marquise’s background in theater (16:05), get his perspective on Hamilton (23:00), and discuss the motivation behind his podcast(s) (28:15). Ty, Daphne, and Marquise then have a conversation about current news and events (34:05), coping during COVID-19 (38:12), and Michaela Coel’s new show and fight for equity in Hollywood (39:50). They close the episode by discussing the potential transformation of the U.S. (45:00) and new directions for Marquise’s work (48:45). 

Resources

• Marquise’s Instagram - @marquisedavon

For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne have a conversation about recent proposals related to policing reform. They begin the episode by discussing the foundations of policing in the United States (3:15) and the nature and outcomes of various police reforms over time (14:45). The host then have a conversation about recent proposals to defund the police (30:15), the function that police should serve in society (37:15), recent examples of how cities are narrowing the scope of police work (40:00), and the debate over the #DefundThePolice movement (44:16). The hosts close the episode by discussing recent political proposals related to criminal justice reform (46:00), police unions as an obstacle to reform (53:49), and the critical role of prosecutors in holding police accountable (57:57). 

Resources

For this week’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. After catching up on life, the host discuss “Oh Lawd” news (8:10), including GOP voter fraud (8:8:40), slow Democratic voter registration (10:09), charges against the Central Park birdwatcher (13:33), Minneapolis police officers’ PTSD claims (20:30), Halle Berry’s controversial role (22:50), and a BLM hate crime update (25:05). The hosts also have a conversation about COVID-19 updates, including California’s rush to release 8,000 incarcerated individuals (28:40), Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to shut down Texas (30:27), the debate over school reopening (33:13), growing concerns over reduced unemployment benefits beginning in August (36:17), the potential long-term consequences of COVID-19 (41:36), and a FDA warning about contaminated hand sanitizer (46:56). They close the episode by discussing pop culture and entertainment, including Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk (48:40), the new Batwoman (56:40), Patrick Mohan’s deal with the Kansas City Chiefs (57:32), and the upcoming NBA season (1:04:05). 

Resources: 

• Black birdwatcher in Central Park 911 call doesn't want to be involved in prosecution of Amy Cooper, NYT reports - https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/08/us/christian-cooper-central-park/index.html

For this week’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. After catching up on life, the host discuss “Oh Lawd” news (08:15), including Florida State University’s new remote work policy (08:39), a Spokane citizen’s arrest (10:50), deputizing citizens (14:25), a Black militia in Georgia (15:35), and the latest Shaun King controversy (18:08). The hosts then turn their attention to politics and discuss Trump’s campaign ad about defunding the police (21:05), his Mt. Rushmore speech (24:20), the 43 (Bush) Alumni for Biden (28:45), and the fracturing of U.S. politics (32:05). The hosts also have a conversation about COVID-19 updates, including Walmart’s response to the pandemic (35:30), international border closures (40:14), and the importance of remaining safe (42:40). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing pop culture and entertainment, including Kanye’s presidential announcement (46:12), Beyonce’s Black is King (48:33), the NFL’s latest response to racial injustice (51:33), Terry Crew’s recent comments (53:30), Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina (58:15), NYTs I can’t breathe study (1:02:57), and Kellyanne Conway’s family drama (1:04:35). 

Resources: 

• Florida State University to 'No Longer Allow Employees' to Care for Kids While Working Remotely - https://people.com/parents/fsu-employees-cant-watch-kids-while-working-from-home-coronavirus/

For this week’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. After Ty shares BIG news (3:17), the hosts shine the spotlight on Dr. Uché Blackstock, BhD’s Most Dangerous Person (MDP) of the week (12:57). The host then discuss “Oh Lawd” news (15:20), including social distancing disputes (15:50), Trump’s ‘white power’ retweet (19:15), American Airline’s decision to book at full capacity (22:18), a case of doing your job while Black (25:10), algorithmic bias in ride share apps (29:22), and the need for racial exemptions on COVID mask mandates (33:30). The hosts then discuss the corporate and governmental response to the current justice movement, including Rhode Island’s proposed name change (35:10), Aunt Jemima products (37:57),  Mississippi’s decision to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag (44:15), and NASCAR’s latest controversy (46:08). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing COVID-19 updates (51:20), Trump’s recent move to strike down the Affordable Care Act (56:30), and recent police reform (58:40). 

Resources: 

• Police seek a California woman they say coughed on a baby in a social distancing dispute - https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/26/us/california-woman-coughs-on-baby/index.html 

For this week’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. After catching up on life, they shine the spotlight on Derecka Purnell, BhD’s Most Dangerous Person (MDP) of the week (5:02). The host then discuss “Oh Lawd” news (10:30), including the consequences of crossing the thin blue line (10:55), Atlanta PD’s response to charges in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks (14:01), TikTok teen’s secret plan to sabotage Trump’s Tulsa rally (21:50), voter suppression in Kentucky (24:15), the recent firing of SDNY federal prosecutor (27:54), and Trump’s latest controversial comments and actions (29:35). Ty and Daphne then turn their attention to the latest Supreme Court rulings on LGBTQ rights (33:55) and DACA (35:15). The hosts also discuss the latest COVID-19 trends (38:00), updates on testing (42:00), and employees’ responses to businesses reopening in Virginia (43:45). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing the latests news in podcasting, entertainment, and television (48:15), including Kim Kardashian’s new podcast, Netflix’s $120 million donation to HBCUs, Beyonce’s recent release, How to Get Away with Murder, Insecure, and 90 Day Fiancé.  

Resources: 

• Derecka Purnell - https://www.derecka.com 

Alongside the movement for social justice in the United States has been a growing campaign for economic justice aimed at building and supporting Black-owned businesses. The purpose of today’s episode is to celebrate and shine the spotlight on one Black-owned business. We interview Jeannine A. Cook, a writer, educator, and artist who recently opened Harriett’s Bookshop in Philly’s Fishtown. We begin the episode by learning more about Jeannine’s background (43:15) and her recently released book, Conversations with Harriett (44:44). We also have a conversation about the recent attention given to Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy (47:25) as well as myths and misconceptions about Harriet Tubman (49:10). We then discuss the inspiration behind Jeannine’s writing (53:28), the mission of Harriett’s Bookshop (58:36), the importance of elevating the voices of Black women authors (1:00:57), and ways that you can support the bookshop (1:03:20). 

Other Topics Include 

00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 

04:35 - Most Dangerous Person of the Week

06:25 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

38:39 - Introduction of the Topic 

55:40 - Jeannine’s community work with Positive Minds and Yes Philly

1:08:00 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview 

Resources 

• Harriett’s Bookshop - https://www.harriettsbookshop.com

In this bonus crossover episode, Tyrell and Daphne join Damarcus and Delisha—the hosts of The December 26er Podcast—to discuss their feelings about the current reckoning with policy brutality, how they cope with the violent imagery constantly circulating online, and strategies for bringing greater attention to Black women in the movement.

Resources: 

• December 26er Podcast -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/december-26er-podcast/id1329510133 

Over the past few weeks, there have been growing questions and conversations about the future of policing in the United States. Today, we add to the discussion about what it means to reimagine policing by welcoming Philip McHarris, an activist, a writer, and a PhD Candidate in Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University. We begin the interview by discussing his journey to the academy (37:55); his research on safety, place, and policing in Brooklyn (40:50); and how he navigated ethnographic research on policing as a Black man (42:55). We then have a conversation about the relationship between policing and safety (52:30), how individuals in public housing communities adapt to heightened police presence (56:20), the pitfalls of community policing (59:45), and alternatives to policing (1:05:20). We also discuss the criminal justice policy positions of Democratic politicians (1:11:35) and how we should think about and evaluate politicians who supported and voted for the 1994 crime bill (1:15:20). We close the interview by having a conversation about the importance of public engagement among academics as well as possible avenues to facilitate change beyond the ivory tower (1:19:19). 

Other Topics Include: 

00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 

06:18 - Most Dangerous Person of the Week

09:37 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

33:55 - Introduction of the Topic 

48:42 - Advising Relationships in the Academia

1:29:38 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview 

Resources 

• Philip V. McHarris Website  - https://philipvmcharris.com