Let’s Go There with Shira & Ryan

Its been a whirlwind this week- between the Iowa caucus, the senate acquittal of President Trump and his state of the union address- and tonight’s was the 8th Democratic presidential debate. Ken Charles, KNX Program Director joins us!

The President and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute joined us to have a conversation about what you need to know about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Also, can Barnes and Noble win customers back after this major black history month flub, L.L McKinney----  author an advocate for equality and inclusion in publishing, and the creator of the hashtag #WhatWoCWritersHear -- goes there with us. Plus, would you invite your ex to your wedding? J.Lo would. Let's go there!

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The Iowa Caucus results were finally out, but who actually won --- South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg or Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders? We break it down with  Isaac Saul - politics reporter and the founder of Tangle. On our tea, Gayle King is in trouble, but is fair? Also, we all know that voice in our head right? Its called an internal monologue-  What does your self-talk say about your mental health NYC-based psychologist, Curtis William Reisinger, tells us. And the recount posted a video that’s going viral of Trump's acquittal speech vs. Clinton's acquittal speech, has Trump learned anything? Plus, we talk about chemistry and attraction.

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The Senate acquitted President Trump on both articles of impeachment, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. What?! Karen Ocamb, Veteran LGBT journalist now News Editor for the Los Angeles Blade joins us for that conversation. For our tea, Jameela Jamil comes out as queer after backlash over a role on a voguing competition show. Is she coming out because of the backlash? We are also joined by NFL athlete turned oscar nominee of the animated short, ‘Hair Love’, Matthew A. Cherry. Plus, we unpack how the coronavirus is fueling racism and xenophobia. 

 

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NFL athlete turned Oscar nominee for his animated film Hair Love, Matthew A Cherry joins Let’s Go There to chat all about his unusual career path and how he’s using Hair Love as a tribute to fatherhood and the passing of Kobe Bryant. He also reveals his surprise guest that he’s taking to Hollywood’s biggest night. Make sure to keep up with him everywhere @MatthewACherry.

The Iowa caucuses yesterday were bust- as everyone awaited results- some precinct captains reported technical difficulties with a new app - it was basically a disaster - As of today there were only half of the results. We spoke to David Redlawsk, the James R. Soles Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. And the co-author of “Why Iowa? How Caucuses and Sequential Elections Improve the Presidential Nominating Process,” So does this mean this will be the last Iowa Caucuses? Brian A. Klems, author of Oh Boy, You’re Having a Girl: A Dad’s Survival Guide joins the conversation on what the virality of #GirlDad says about the state of American fatherhood. Also, the double standard when it comes to men who are the victims of abuse in a relationship - and what to do if you’re in that situation. Alex Mercedes, an advocate for The National Domestic Violence Hotline and 'loveisrespect', joined us. Plus, would you put your partner’s career first if you had to in order to keep the relationship alive? Let's go there! 

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The Iowa Caucuses were today, but how do they work? Political correspondent Jarrett Hill joins us to explain the process.  Also Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University and the author of “The Truth About Denial,” Adrian Brandon unpacks why we are hardwired to dismiss facts that don’t fit our worldview - So does that mean there’s no hope for people changing their minds? Also, are you trying to quit caffeine? Maybe it’s not a good idea to go cold turkey! Our health expert James Simmons gives us a healthy way to quit. Plus, have you ever had to cancel on a first date? Well, you might not want to do it right before the day is about to start. Owner of Carolinas Matchmaker and dating coach, Laurie Berzack helps us cancel be better than that!

 

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It's Friday!!! So we are getting kinky. We want to know what your sexual fantasies say about your wellbeing and Sex & Relationships Therapist Stefani Goerlich joins us for the conversation. Jarrett Hills joins us for a conversation about our Democracy should it even exist anymore? Plus, how do you deal with someone that is constantly upstaging you? Ryan is petty about it. Let's go there!

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The other day the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center had announced that they were being forced to end STI & HIV testing due to funds being cut. Thankfully, due to public pressure, the funding has been restored until March. But with STD and infections continuing to rise, this brings up a bigger conversation around the importance of support around this public health issue. Dr. Ward Carpenter co-director of Health Services department at The Los Angeles LGBTQ Center joins Let's Go There to discuss what the future holds and what the community can do to make sure this doesn't happen in other cities nationwide.

There could be a new witness added to the impeachment trial; the top-secret information that John Bolton's book reveals about Trump and why is the team is trying to keep it from the public. We’re joined by Clinical Psychologist David Carbonell to help us figure out how to trick your brain to stop worrying? We unpack why STD and infections continuing to rise. Dr. Ward Carpenter co-director of Health Services department at The Los Angeles LGBTQ Center joins Let's Go There to discuss what the future holds and what the community can do to make sure this doesn't happen in other cities nationwide. Plus, are you the sidekick in all of your relationships? Transformation coach Tristan Gutner tells us ow now to be the sidekick. 

 

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Elizabeth Warren has a plan to end student loans and we are all here for it! But is it possible to get rid of student loans? Publisher and VP of research at savingforcollege.com Mark Kantrowitz explains it to us! We unpack if it is fair that reporters and activists are being harassed for talking about Kobe Bryant’s complicated past. Deputy managing editor Out Sports and contributor Forbes Sports Alex Reimer does not think so! Plus, we get into a juicy advice column about dating other people of the same sex but is more complicated than that. Marriage & Family Therapist James Guay gives this person some advice! 

 

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