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Host: Amir Whitaker  (@Drknucklehead_esq) and Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)

Freedom of speech has always been called the backbone of democracy, but in today’s America, many are asking—does it truly exist anymore? In this powerful episode, Diana Barbadillo and her Amir Whitaker trace free speech back to its First Amendment roots, reminding us that it was meant to shield people from government control. Yet now, we see television hosts suspended for their political jokes, social media voices silenced, and journalism under constant pressure. The conversation doesn’t shy away from history either, drawing chilling parallels to McCarthyism and other moments where dissent was punished instead of heard. The stakes feel higher than ever, as government agencies and corporations tighten their grip on what can and cannot be said. But through it all, the episode insists on one truth: free expression—whether through words, music, or art—remains a force that can challenge power and ignite change. This isn’t just discussion; it’s a call to protect what’s left of our voice.

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The Know Your Rights Camp podcast explores how “snitch tech” like facial recognition, GPS tracking, and biometric data threaten our privacy and freedoms. Hosts Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo unpack the history, legal rulings, and racialized impact of surveillance on immigrant and minority communities. This episode calls for awareness and action against the growing surveillance state.

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The Know Your Rights Camp podcast presents a moving conversation with Chandra S. Bhatnagar, the new executive director of the ACLU of Southern California. With over 20 years of advocacy and human rights experience, Bhatnagar shares how mentors like Kimberlé Crenshaw and Angela Davis shaped his vision for justice. He opens up about the urgent challenges facing communities today—ICE raids, federal crackdowns, and the ongoing fight against systemic inequality.

Bhatnagar emphasizes that the struggle for freedom is not isolated. Economic justice, education, and policing are deeply connected, demanding collective solutions. Drawing on history, he highlights how past movements paved the way for today’s progress and calls on young people to keep pushing forward. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a rallying cry for listeners to join local organizations, stay engaged, and fight for a world rooted in dignity, equality, and collective power.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #ACLU, #ChandraBhatnagar, #AngelaDavis, #KimberleCrenshaw, #SocialJustice, #CivilRights, #YouthActivism, #CommunityPower, #JusticeForAll

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Host: Amir Whitaker  (@Drknucklehead_esq) and Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)

On this episode of the KYRC Podcast, we break down one of the most dangerous laws to pass in recent history—what Trump once called the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Behind the flashy name lies a policy that guts social safety nets, slashes Medicaid, and hands permanent tax cuts to the wealthy—all while ballooning the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.

This law isn’t about helping working people—it’s about redistributing wealth upwards, expanding surveillance and border enforcement, and weakening the very systems meant to protect our communities. From healthcare and education to environmental protections, this is a direct attack on our futures—especially for Black, Brown, and low-income communities.

We’re diving deep into how this law came to be, what it means for our rights, and why it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant, organized, and unapologetically committed to collective liberation.

#KYRCPodcast, #KnowYourRightsCamp, #BigBeautifulBill, #TrumpLaw, #AbolishICE, #MedicaidCuts, #TaxCutsForTheRich, #WealthTransfer, #DefendThePeople, #CommunityPower, #EconomicJustice, #HealthJustice, #EducationJustice, #EnvironmentalJustice, #PeopleOverProfit, #StayWoke, #BlackLiberation, #BrownPower, #ResistAndReclaim, #JusticeForAll

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Host: Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory ) & Mariela Regalado (@marielaandariega )

Guests: Etoya White (@etoyawhitelpc)

In this heartfelt episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, licensed counselor and relationship coach Etoya R. White speaks with co-hosts Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory) and Mariela Regalado (@marielaandariega ). White opens up about his path from St. Louis to becoming a fierce advocate for Black and Brown men's mental wellness. He speaks on breaking cycles through replacement behavior instead of just unlearning, and stresses the power of emotional intelligence and self-empowerment. Mr. White unpacks the challenges young people face navigating mental health and how language itself can be a tool of liberation. This is more than a conversation—it’s a blueprint for healing and growth.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #MentalHealthMatters, #BlackMentalWellness, #EmotionalIntelligence, #YouthEmpowerment, #TherapyForBlackMen, #HealingJustice, #SelfEmpowerment, #MentalHealthAwareness, #KYRCPodcast

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In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, we explore the front lines of the cannabis industry with two dynamic voices in the movement: Whitney Beatty and Kika Keith. Both are breaking barriers and blazing trails for equity, ownership, and justice in marijuana business spaces often dominated by corporate interests.

Whitney Beatty, founder of Josephine & Billies—a dispensary created specifically for women of color—shares her journey from TV executive to cannabis changemaker. Kika Keith, co-producer of the eye-opening documentary Kiss My Grass(@kissmygrassdoc) and founder of Gorilla Wellness, the first Black woman-owned dispensary in Los Angeles, dives into the realities of launching and sustaining a business in a heavily policed and overregulated industry. The short film is directed by by @iammarypryor. 

Together, they unpack the steep financial barriers, predatory investors, and policy hurdles they face—while reaffirming the power of community, activism, and collective reinvestment as tools for true equity. If you're interested in cannabis justice, entrepreneurship, or the future of inclusive business models, this episode is a must-listen.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #CannabisEquity, #WhitneyBeatty, #KikaKeith, #JosephineAndBillies, #KissMyGrass, #GorillaWellness, #BlackWomenInCannabis, #CannabisActivism, #MarijuanaJustice, #SocialEquity, #CannabisEntrepreneurs, #WomenInWeed, #CommunityOverCorporations, #CannabisPolicy, #CannabisOwnership, #EquityInCannabis, #CannabisIndustry, #BlackOwnedBusinesses, #WeedAndWellness

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Host: Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy)

Guest: Brandon Jackson (@brandonjacksonesq)  & Nicole Martin (@nicolelynn.esq) 

On this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, civil rights attorneys Nicole Martin and Brandon Jackson speak truth to power. Nicole shares how the KYRC Autopsy Initiative helps families uncover truth in police-related deaths by offering free second autopsies, lifting a financial and emotional burden. Brandon emphasizes the humanity of their clients and the urgent need to meet both their legal and everyday needs. Together, they stress why Black and Brown communities must understand their rights and fight for justice on every front. This conversation is a call to action for youth and community-led resistance.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #AutopsyInitiative, #CivilRights, #PoliceAccountability, #BlackLivesMatter, #CommunityJustice, #YouthEmpowerment, #SocialJustice, #LegalRights, #KYRCPodcast

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In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker exposes how war profiteering and unchecked military expansion are silently shaping our world—and stealing from our communities. From classrooms to clinics, vital resources are stripped away as billions pour into endless conflict. Dr. Whitaker breaks down how President Eisenhower’s 1961 warning wasn’t just a footnote in history—it was a prophecy. This isn’t just about foreign wars; it’s about how the military-industrial complex infiltrates our politics, poisons our priorities, and threatens our freedom. If you care about justice, peace, and real democracy, you need to hear this.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #MilitaryIndustrialComplex, #AmirWhitaker, #EisenhowerWarning, #WarProfiteering, #USMilitarySpending, #EducationNotWar, #HealthcareNotWarfare, #StopTheWarMachine, #AntiWarPodcast, #PoliticalCorruption, #PeaceAndJustice, #DefundTheMilitary, #AbolishTheWarEconomy, #DemocracyInCrisis, #GlobalPowerPolitics, #KYRCpodcast, #SocialJustice, #HumanRights, #EconomicJustice

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Host: Mariela Regalado

Guest: Charli Cooksey (@charlialexacooksey)

In this heartfelt episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, education advocate Charli Cooksey delivers a powerful message: teachers should be honored and paid like athletes, because they shape futures every day. She shares how her mother’s activism lit a fire in her during high school—one that now fuels her work with Inspire STL and We Power to uplift Black and Latinx communities. From early childhood education to culturally relevant teaching, Cooksey makes it clear that schools must reflect and respect the lives they serve. Rooted in the lessons of Ferguson, she calls us to act—because real change starts with all of us.

#KnowYourRightsCamp, #CharliCooksey, #EducationJustice, #TeachersDeserveMore, #WePower, #InspireSTL, #BlackEducationMatters, #LatinxEducation, #FergusonUprising, #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching, #EarlyChildhoodEducation, #ActivismInAction, #CommunityEmpowerment, #SystemicChange, #EducationalEquity

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Host: Diana Barbadillo (@deeeeezzyyy) & Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory)

Guest: Toni Taylor & Mike Brown Sr.  (@michael_mb_brown_senior)

On this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast in St. Louis, Toni Taylor and Mike Brown Sr. open up about turning unimaginable pain into purpose. Toni, mother of Cary Ball Jr., leads Carry On the Ball, creating healing spaces for families devastated by state violence. Mike, whose son Michael Brown Jr. was killed in Ferguson, founded the Chosen for Change Foundation, offering support and resources for grieving families. Together, they discuss their work, the need to defund oppressive systems, and the power of community, mental health, and political education in building lasting change and honoring their children's lives.

 #KnowYourRightsCamp, #MikeBrownSr, #ToniTaylor, #CarryOnTheBall, #ChosenForChange, #PoliceViolence, #GriefToPower, #BlackLivesMatter, #CommunityHealing, #JusticeForCaryBall, #JusticeForMikeBrown, #StopPoliceViolence, #GrievingParents, #MentalHealthMatters, #PoliticalEducation, #EmpowerThePeople, #EndStateViolence, #GrassrootsPower, #FathersOfTheMovement, #HealingThroughActivism

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