In this episode of Heathers on Culture, Malveaux and Fleming explore how white supremacy adapts rather than disappears. Tracing its construction from colonial America to today, they show how law, education, and policy shaped “whiteness” to preserve power. Linking this history to current battles over education, reproductive rights, immigration, and Project 2025, the episode reveals how demographic anxiety defines belonging and challenges listeners to interrupt the cycle.

In “Comforted,” the Heathers expose how protecting whyte comfort — in policy, politics, and party strategy — is quietly destroying democracy. This episode is a fast, fiery takedown of the systems that cushion whyte voters while leaving Black and brown communities to absorb the consequences. “Comforted” is the Heathers’ clearest call yet: Stop centering whyte feelings. Start fighting for democracy.

In this episode of Heathers on Culture, Malveaux and Fleming unpack the politics behind the 41-day government shutdown and the eight senators who voted to end it. They examine the forces shaping those decisions, the public’s reaction, and the rise of new leaders like Mamdani in New York. Through their sharp cultural lens, they trace the broader political and cultural shifts reshaping the U.S.

Join Malveaux and Fleming on the Heathers on Culture podcast, where friendship and a drive for change fuel sharp, accessible conversations. With expertise in policy, law, education, and organizing, they use pop culture to unpack urgent issues and make the critical common, offering practical insights on race, equity, and democracy. Critical theories aren’t just explained—they’re lived through discussions that empower and enlighten.