Dive Right In

By Jackie and Hannah

Hey everyone! Welcome to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah, formerly the Honest + Jazzy podcast! We frequently upload episodes that explore topics on social justice, equality, and politics. We spea... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

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January 27, 2023 E.75- Current Events and Criticizing the United States
Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we wanted to provide an approachable look into what is going on this week in the United States. Throughout the episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the AP African American Studies course, the recent shooting In Monterey Park, CA, a brief overview of Lunar New Year, the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster hearing, the new Oreo flavor, and the decision to temporarily remove the M&M spokescandies. This episode has a great balance of serious and fun topics, but they all share the theme of criticizing what is going on in the United States. As always, please reach out if you are interested in being a guest or if you have any episode topic suggestions.
Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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October 28, 2022 E.74- Current Events Focus: Antisemitism
Welcome back to Dive Right in with Jackie and Hannah! After a brief fall hiatus, we’re back with a current events update. This week, we zoomed in on antisemitism through the lens of Jewish joy. We talked about Kanye West, the effects of his words and actions, and what we can do to fill this world with love. The goal of this week's episode is not to give Kanye or any other extremists more attention, but rather share why we’re each proud of our religion, community, culture, and traditions. We’re excited to share this empowering episode with you all and look forward to hearing why you are proud of your heritage.
Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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24min
September 10, 2022 E. 73- Our Poland & Israel Journey, Welcome back to DRI!
Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! After a summer hiatus, we're ready to jump back into podcasting! A summer of reflection and inspiration has left us feeling ready to tackle anything society might throw our way, we won't shy away from talking about even the most daunting topics. Join us as we dissect our trip to Poland and our experience living together in Israel for six weeks. Hear about the highs and lows (no, we're not just talking about the hikes we took, though they were breathtaking), Hannah's famous "Mah Rabu" moments, and what we've learned. Both of us had moments that challenged us and others that left us filled with pride and hope. We can't wait to share, so thank you for tuning in!
Love,
Jackie and Hannah

Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com
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May 27, 2022 E. 72- Our Feelings on the Recent Texas Shooting
“Why are we willing to live with this carnage? Why do we keep letting this happen? Where in God’s name is our backbone to have the courage to deal with it and stand up to the lobbies? It’s time to turn this pain into action. For every parent, for every citizen in this country, we have to make it clear to every elected official in this country: It’s time to act.” -President Biden
This week we decided to devote the entire episode to talking about the recent school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this past Tuesday. Our hearts break for all of the families in this community, and we send them all of our thoughts and prayers. We spend some time discussing what this means for our country and what we can do to help. We hope you all learn something, and we will see you all soon!
Love,
Jackie and Hannah

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April 29, 2022 E.71- Menstrual Equity
This week we dive deep into the concept of Menstrual Equity and talk about inclusive language, sustainable and accessible period care, education, and reproductive health. We also talk about Denim Day which happened this week and celebrate our two year anniversary as a podcast community!
Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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Jackie and Hannah:
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April 08, 2022 E.70- Elitism In Our Country
This week we dive deep into elitism in our country and the different industries it impacts (e.g. healthcare, academia, politics, etc.). This was such an interesting conversation and we look forward to doing a part two sometime soon!
Love, Jackie and Hannah
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Jackie and Hannah:
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31min
March 04, 2022 E.69- Reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good global citizens while reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. After extensive research, we start giving some context to the conflict by highlighting Ukraine and Russia's geopolitical history. We talk about Putin's rise to power and the election of President Zelenskyy. After reflecting on the emotional toll of news headlines on North American teenagers, we take a look at the Jewish-Ukrainian perspective by sharing some of our family histories and talking about the resilience of European Jewry. Ultimately, we talk about the value of peace and action steps we can take from abroad to spread awareness and share prayers for peace, hope, and unity.
Love, Jackie and Hannah
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Links to Donate and Learn From
Fight for Right - "Fight For Right works to let all Ukrainians with disabilities know the answer to this question. Our team has a clear position: #IStayInUkraine and we do everything to make it safe for Ukrainians with disabilities to stay here."
"The Urgent Action Fund is helping support women, transgender, and nonbinary activists on the ground in and around Ukraine, by providing flexible funding, access to communication channels, and medical support."
"IOM is scaling up its humanitarian operations in Ukraine and neighboring countries, providing emergency services in health, shelter, winter supplies, and protection."
Tikva Odessa - Tikva’s core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned, and abused Jewish children of Odessa and neighboring regions of the Former Soviet Union. Tikva offers its graduates the opportunity for a brighter future through university & technical education in Odessa & immigration to Israel, where Tikva continues its support services to help them thrive.
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Jackie and Hannah:
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33min
February 18, 2022 E.68- Learning About Black History Month
“Won’t it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” – Maya Angelou
Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good allies to the Black Community especially during Black History Month. We aren’t black and don’t identify as People of Color; however, we were unable to line up an interview for this week's episode yet still believe it’s valuable to uplift stories that have often gone unnoticed and unheard of inspiring Black people who have touched our lives. After sharing the stories of Margaret Collins, Tishaura Jones, Zalia Avant-Garde, and many more, we talk about the theme for this years' Black History Month: Black Health and Wellness. At the end of the episode, we call on our white friends to strengthen their allyship and remind our listeners that we are all still learning. Through reading, listening, and reflecting, we can create a more just world.
Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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Links to Donate and Learn From
"Thurgood Marshall College Fund was established in 1987 to support public historically black colleges and universities and students. The fund has grown well beyond merely providing scholarships. It tackles the obstacles students face before, during and after college."
"The Black AIDS Institute helps prevent the spread of HIV in the African-American community. Most recently, the group has focused on rural areas, addressing poverty, structural barriers and other factors that hamper access to care."
"Black Girls CODE teaches African-American girls how to code, creating a generation of black women prepared for the digital workforce."
"The group 100 Black Men of America improves educational, quality-of-life and economic opportunities within African-American communities."
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Jackie and Hannah:
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February 04, 2022 E.67- Why Teens Are and Are Not Politically Engaged
“The takeaway from this episode is recognizing that you have a voice. Youth are the future of our nation, and no matter how you decide to use your voice, your thoughts and opinions matter." -Jackie and Hannah

Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we invite on two guests, one who identifies herself as not being politically aware and another guest who does consider himself to be politically aware, to try and figure out why some teens feel the desire to be involved in politics and others do not. To start us off, we welcome Phoebe, Jackie's sister who is still grappling with where she stands politically, to talk about how she uses her voice in political settings. Phoebe identifies some reasons she chooses to stay out of politics, while also recognizing the need to stand up for what she believes in. We also welcome Aaryan Ram to the podcast to talk about why he thinks political engagement is so important. Aaryan talks about ways he's able to stay politically and socially aware, while also recognizing that it's important for teens to start small with issues they care about. We end the episode by reminding all listeners that they have the power to create change by using their voice!

Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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Jackie and Hannah:
Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com
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Twitter: @DiveRightIn2
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38min
January 28, 2022 E.66- Social Consciousness of Past Generations
“It’s going to take all of us together to bring about change." -Elise Braverman-Plotkin

Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we welcome Elise Braverman-Plotkin, Hannah's mom who holds degrees in Talmud and Philosophy, to talk about the effect her generation (Gen X) has had on society and the lasting impact of Gen X's actions. We start the episode with an homage to Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we reflect on his legacies and think about powerful ways to participate in MLK Day this year. After our icebreaker question, we dive into our interview with Elise, touching on quintessential Gen X experiences, generational accomplishments, and generational shortcomings. With hope for the future, Elise also talks about our collective responsibility to take a stand and make a change.

Love,
Jackie and Hannah
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Jackie and Hannah:
Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com
Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin
Twitter: @DiveRightIn2
TikTok: @DiveRightIn
Email: [email protected]
Follow our Instagrams:
Podcast: @diverightinpodcast
Hannah: @hannah.plotkin
Jackie: @jackiespinnell
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36min

FAQs about Dive Right In:

How many episodes does Dive Right In have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.