But What Do We Know?

But What Do We Know?

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But What Do We Know? episodes

  • New York, New York

    Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week Zoe and Daniel play another round of "Guess That Word." The duo decides to slow things down this week and reminisce on their lives in the big apple. Daniel reflects on the culture shock he experienced when he first arrived in NYC from Guyana while Zoe chats about how easy the MTA system was for her in comparison to driving in the suburbs. Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think!

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    48 min
  • Monuments: What They Say About Us
    Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel sit down to chat about the recent removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia. The statue was originally installed about 130 years ago and was the largest confederate statue in Richmond, VA. Over the past several years, we have seen confederate statues across the U.S. get vandalized and we've seen movements like Black Lives Matter and Indigenous groups fight for their removal. We take a moment to unpack what these monuments really represent and why their removal cause so much controversy across different communities. Daniel also compares the statues we see in the U.S. to the monuments that he is used to seeing in Guyana, and the duo chat about why those differences might exist. Be sure to let us know what you think!
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    Robert E. Lee Statue:
    https://www.npr.org/2021/09/08/1035004639/virginia-ready-to-remove-massive-robert-e-lee-statue-following-a-year-of-lawsuit. http://guyanainc.biz/tourism-and-culture/african-monuments-and-museums-in-guyana/ https://guyanachronicle.com/2016/05/01/guyanas-monuments-sites/
    43 min
  • Ground Zero: Reflection & Self Care
    TW: SUICIDE AWARENESS Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel celebrate their first time back recording together after a short hiatus. The duo take a moment to reflect on the terrifying, real-life nightmare that was 9/11, 2001. Zoe and Daniel describe what they remember from that day and encourage you all to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in downtown NYC. Daniel reminds us that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the duo encourage us all to think about how we take the time out of our days and weeks to practice self-care. What's your version of self-care? Alone time? Bestie spa days? Let us know how you take the time to wind down and recharge. We hope you enjoyed this episode and be sure to let us know what you think!
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    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7 help is available):
    800-273-8255
    41 min
  • Chat with Daniel: Week In Review

    Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week Daniel sits down for a solo chat and gives you all some life updates! He also chats about Biden's recent proposed vaccine mandate and suicide awareness month. Be sure to tune in to catch up with Daniel and let us know what you think!

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    24 min
  • Chat with Zoe: Week In Review

    Welcome back to another episode of But What Do We Know! This week, please enjoy this solo chat with Zoe as she updates us on what's been going on in the world this past week. (Daniel, we really missed you!) Zoe focuses on the Texas abortion ban and also provides resources for assistance and relief funds as a result of the disaster that Hurricane Ida has caused across the nation. Please take a look at the resources and informational pages linked below!

    Texas Abortion Ban:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/01/health/texas-abortion-law-facts.html

    Hurricane Ida Links to receive help/donate:

    https://nola.eater.com/2021/8/30/22649109/how-to-help-resources-new-orleans-louisiana-hurricane-ida

    House of Tulip: Request Help Form

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpy0T101btnt_qNcle-dK9tAbRRFvlrOWQeBUcGEkaJoAVmg/viewform

    Donate:

    https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/

    25 min
  • CRT: Critical To Whom?
    Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel catch us up on their weeks and their school prep. Daniel brings up reincarnation and the pair discuss which animal they would like to be reincarnated as if they were able to choose. The topic of this week is Critical Race Theory and the backlash that has come as more and more public schools push to integrate such teachings into their curriculums. The duo ask each other why this pushback exists and what kind of damage this lack of awareness does to our society as a result. Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think. All discussions are welcome!
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    Brookings Article: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2021/07/02/why-are-states-banning-critical-race-theory/
    47 min
  • Black Enough: Generations Divided
    Welcome back to But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel celebrate the poll participation that's been seen on instagram and discuss the conversations they've had with peers regarding the catcalling episodes. Daniel, a Guyanese immigrant and Zoe, a Black Bi-racial American discuss the ever-present tension between their respective racial groups. There has long been competition within the African diaspora and it can especially be seen between Black Caribbeans and Black Americans. We attempt to unpack what might be causing this tension as we discuss socioeconomic status, stereotypes passed down by grandparents, and how we have seen these harmful paradigms in action within our own generation. This topic hits close to home for us as well as for many of our listeners. We are not experts nor the gospel on this topic but we are so eager to hear what our listeners think about this! Feel free to shoot us a message on instagram - all discussions are welcome. Happy listening!
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    Articles:
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-25-mn-6855-story.html
    https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/
    50 min
  • Catcalling - Part II
    (TW: SEXUAL HARASSMENT) Welcome back to another episode of But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel catch us up on their work lives and their respective experiences with lost Airpods. We celebrate the fact that this is our TENTH episode and we reflect on not only how far we've come but how grateful we are for our loyal listener base. We love hearing your feedback and opinions with each new episode we release and we are so thankful to exchange thought with all of you! If you're listening, THANK YOU! This episode, we expand on the conversation we had last week regarding catcalling and we explore the intricacies of this topic a bit deeper. Daniel shares how Guyanese and general Caribbean culture sees catcalling a bit differently while Zoe wonders if men can really be "catcalled" the same way women are. This episode is an interesting one and we encourage you to let us know what you think! Be sure to send us a message or leave us a written review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!
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    54 min
  • Catcalling - Part I
    (TW: SEXUAL HARASSMENT) Welcome back to another episode of But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe and Daniel catch us up on their lives and share some exciting news regarding the upcoming academic year! We are providing a trigger warning for this episode as we are discussing issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault. We know these are issues that affect every and anybody in very different ways so discretion is advised. We get into conversation around whether men can be catcalled the same way women are and how misogyny affects the power dynamic at play with these issues. Daniel and Zoe both share personal experiences and talk about where they draw the line, if a clear line regarding catcalling can even be drawn. Be sure to tune in and contribute to the conversation by messaging us on instagram or leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    Catcalling definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catcalling
    52 min
  • The Unwritten Law

    Welcome back to another episode of But What Do We Know! This week, Zoe tells us about her first experience getting scammed while Daniel shares how he's been staying committed to his fitness routine. As a follow up from our last episode, we discuss the ways in which Black people and POC are targeted in today's society. We explore how this issue can be seen in a few areas, emphasizing the "War on Drugs" and its racist history as well as the way Black people and POC are viewed in the athletic field. We chat about the "unwritten law" of what Black people are unfortunately robbed of when it comes to basic human decency. As always, we would love for you to let us know what you think about this episode and if anything we spoke about resonates with you. Feel free to shoot us a message on instagram and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening.


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    Code Switch Podcast "A Weed Boom, But For Whom?":

    https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ucHIub3JnLzUxMDMxMi9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA/episode/MDliZTBkMTUtNTQ1Mi00YWJiLWE0MWQtNGMwZWRhYzk2M2I3?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQ-YvI0_DrAhUGtlkKHT09Cp4QkfYCegQIARAF

    https://www.npr.org/transcripts/551878709

    Dr. Carl Hart:

    https://www.insider.com/columbia-professor-carl-hart-legalize-drugs-heroin-for-grown-ups-2021-2

    https://www.complex.com/life/carl-hart-columbia-professor-heroin-every-day

    Racist Soccer Comments:

    https://www.npr.org/2021/07/12/1015239599/prince-william-and-boris-johnson-denounce-the-racist-abuse-of-englands-soccer-te

    https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57848106

    51 min

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By exploring issues of race, xenophobia and equity in America, two twenty-somethings, Zoe and Daniel, talk about their experiences living in New York City and how their diverse backgrounds have…