Embrace Matters of Richmond

Team Embrace start their journey on, perhaps their most challenging topic to date, Gun Violence. Moral And Carl carefully share their thoughts and assumptions, which bring up some important questions for them to find out. Shout Out goes to RISC - Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities and more...

Your Favorite duo finally brings you the breakdown you all have been waiting for. Season 4's second Hitpick is the summer smash, Barbie. The crew invite two guests to gain a new perspective, Janee Downs and Bridge 9 Theater founder, Rachel Garmon-Williams (@bridge9improv). The four dive deep into the themes and commentary laid out by the film. Shout Out goes to BareSOUL Yoga (@baresoulyoga) and more...

With the New Year on the horizon, Moral and Carl take a quick moment to reflect on the season so far in their Midseason review. Their reminiscing turns into hopes for 2024. ShoutOut goes to St. Joseph's Villa. The Boys share their holiday plans and more...

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As Moral and Carl bring the season's 1st topic Local Politics to a close, the team is joined by special guest Stephanie Lynch, 5th District's City Council Representative. They discuss the aftermath of the Casino vote, the importance of being informed, and Stephanie's Top 5 Food Spots in RVA! ShoutOut goes to The Answer Brewpub and Local Guru Dwayne Washington. Finally, Stephanie shares new ways to stay connected and get involved.

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Welcome Back Super Friend of the Show, Taylor Scott (@issocoollike_), founder of RVA Community Fridges. Taylor joins the Team for the season's first Hitpick, "They Cloned Tyrone", Netflix's hit film. **SPOILER SPOILER ALERT** Please watch it on Netflix before listening. ShoutOut goes to SweetnPurdy Bake Shop and more...

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Just days before the local elections, Team Embrace comes back with part two of their topic breakdown of local politics. They answer the questions brought up last episode, and they rediscuss the Casino. ShoutOut goes to JuiceLifeRva and more...

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With the Local Elections right around the corner, Team Embrace chooses their FIRST topic, Local Politics. Without any prior research, Moral and The Homie Carl discuss the importance of local elections and the impact they can have. They also chime in on the hottest topic in Richmond politics, The Casino!!!! ShoutOUT goes to BK's Loaded Kitchen and more...

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FINALLY THE MIGHTY THREE IS BACK!!!!! Moral, Carl, and Gabriela look back on an amazing season. Moral sends a congrats to Style Weekly's Top 40 under 40. ShoutOut goes to Rollineatz Food Truck (@rollineatzva) and Gabriela shares her perspective on the pod's growth and impact this season.

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After an eventful summer, Richmond's Topic Tacklers discuss the events they missed while on vacation. ShoutOUT goes to BLKRVA and a LONG list of Embrace Supporters. The Team also addresses the expectations for this season.

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Moral and Carl welcome Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, a VCU educator and Richmond leader, to the pod. Dr. T breaks down Gentrification with the team and brings up a number of thought-provoking revelations. The Shout Out goes to Richmond For All @richmondforall and more...

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