Astheris alludes to a new host of the podcast and prepares for the guests interviews scheduled for next week.

Astheris briefly addresses the status of the White House infections and gives an update on the podcast’s future.

Chastity Duffey joins Astheris on a raw and edited episode to speak about the reopening of Florida and how she plans to remain free of SARS-CoV 2 reinfection during these unprecedented times.

Astheris speaks briefly about the seemingly chaotic state of things. He alludes to a previous episode of In Defense of Humanity as he encourages the audience to think critically about the world.

Musician and man of letters, Jackson Van Horn brings a deep level of understanding to this episode, tackling topics from music theory to spirituality. The intricacies of the discussion is matched only by the nuance expressed in each subject matter. Jackson is a multi-genre artist with a Bachelor of Science in Music industry studies from Appalachian State University and more than a decade of musical experience.

Khalid Johnson speaks with Oz regarding the state of affairs in the world. The conversation covers, the mass violations in the migrant holding facilities, the history of forcible sterilizations, QAnon, and the forest fires that plague the American west.

Resources:

Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK ) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1.800.799.SAFE) National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network - RAINN) National Parent Helpline (1.855.4A.PARENT) National Human Trafficking Hotline (1.888.373.7888) Alcoholism Recovery https://www.aa.org/

Medical student and preventative medicine advocate, Sam Flagg, discusses his personal battle with chronic nerve pain. Sam addresses the history, rarity, and diagnostic procedures associated with chronic illness as a whole. The conversation expounds upon the fears and worries that are intrinsic to the human experience. Sam provides his contact information at the end of the episode for anyone who wishes to discuss the topics expressed in the podcast in more detail.

Resources:

Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK ) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1.800.799.SAFE) National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network - RAINN) National Parent Helpline (1.855.4A.PARENT) National Human Trafficking Hotline (1.888.373.7888) Alcoholism Recovery https://www.aa.org/

The statement of purpose for the podcast. Spoken by Nehemiah Johnson.

Resources:

Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK )

National Domestic Violence Hotline (1.800.799.SAFE)

National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE)

(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network - RAINN)

National Parent Helpline (1.855.4A.PARENT)

National Human Trafficking Hotline (1.888.373.7888)

Alcoholism Recovery

https://www.aa.org/

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Nehemiah “Nemo” Johnson reprises his role as the cohost of In Defense of Humanity for the first episode of the third season. On this episode, we speak with Leila Sonora about the systemic marginalization of those who choose to navigate the streets on bikes. We also delve into sociopolitical injustices and the current civil unrest in the US and abroad through a critical lens. Leila is a community organizer and advocate who works to provide resources to alleviate socioeconomic inequities.

Scholar and activist, Munia O., explores the current social climate in the world on this episode as tensions rise band fear resonates through the media.