A lot is happening right now - The Treaty Bills passed the first reading, Trump has been re-elected and it seems like the divide is getting bigger. Amal responds to the current events and highlights the things we should be holding onto during turbulent times. Fragility, equity, mobilisation, community and unlearning are discussed. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The internet recently popped off about Esther's comments on the Under the Influence podcast. Amal unpacks Esthers' comments and apologies to discuss intent vs motivation, the real impacts of perpetuating stereotypes and anti-blackness among POC communities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Simu Liu was recently accused of being an angry man gatekeeping bubble tea when he actually had valid questions around cultural appropriation. Amal unpacks what cultural appropriation is, and the harms it carries for the communities it impacts. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The execution of Marcellus Williams, Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels, sparked outrage across the world. Yet another black life unjustly served by the justice system. Talks around unconcious bias came up and in this episode Amal unpacks unconsious bias. What it is, how it links to systemic racism, and how we should be talking about unconscious bias in 2024 that will lead to change. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Third spaces are important for communities to thrive. Amal unpacks why third spaces are important for belonging, identity, wellbeing, and social cohesion. Amal also unpacks why all the above is important ingredient for better friends and allies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The way we think about race, whiteness, blackness and anti-racism has changed a lot since 2020. In this episode, Amal unpacks some things to be aware of when it comes to anti-racism and whiteness to keep up with the changing landscape of this kaupapa.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Intersectionality has become a big mainstream word and not an unusual term to be bought up when discussing all things inclusivity, diversity and equity. However the way the term has been understood and used shows there is misinformation out there about the idea. Amal unpacks the history of intersectionality, highlights some of the ways its been misunderstood, and gives some nuggets as to how it should be understood and why it's important that it's understood correctly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The UK riots and what happened to Imane Khelif both had roots in misinformation. Misinformation that led to real life implications and caused a lot of damage. Misinformation is not just the musings of the extreme few and something that needs to be responded to and challenged. Amal unpacks the harms and dangers of misinformation and how we need to challenge with critical thinking and curiosity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Corporations have hopped onto social movements and infused their business with values aaaand it's all wrapped up into a pretty marketable story that sells. Amal unpacks the hallmarks of woke washing, outlines the harms it causes and how to be critical of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A recent TikTok video went viral where a creator outlined the bare minimum of what hijab should be. Amal unpacks the video and talks about hijab, feminism, the pressures of being a muslim women and what tough love actually is. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz