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Hosts: Diane, KeKey Huessein

Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of ‘Now What’ Diane and Key discuss CointelPro, the FBI’s attack against Civil Rights and the assassination of Fred Hampton.

Episode Summary: 

• The episode focuses on the events and people involved in the assassination of Fred Hampton, Black Panther leader.  
• The film Judas and the Black Messiah exposes the truth of FBI informant William O’Neal, and COINTEL pro - COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program) (1956–1971), a series of covert and illegal projects conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, discrediting, and disrupting domestic American political organizations.

Learn about the legacy of Fred Hampton:

Watch The Film. Know His Legacy. Share His Story.

Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast

William O’Neal Eyes on the Prize: https://youtu.be/MAsjm1hM-uQ

The Now What podcast is a space where we give a platform to honor and share these voices and stories. 

Credits: 

History of CointelPro 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COINTELPRO
• https://historyofyesterday.com/cointelpro-and-chaos-how-the-fbi-and-the-cia-suppressed-dissent-in-the-1960s-8edc4bf3b248
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghetto_Informant_Program

Civil Rights Movement  and the rise of the Black Panther party

• https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/cointelpro-exposed/

Fred Hampton and the Rainbow Coalition

• https://theconversation.com/amp/chicago-1969-when-black-panthers-aligned-with-confederate-flag-wielding-working-class-whites-68961

William O’Neal

• https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/film/a35487281/william-oneal-judas-and-the-black-messiah-true-story/
• https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-last-hours-of-william-oneal/Content?oid=87510

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EPISODE NAME: Derek Chauvin Guilty: A crack in the Blue Wall of Silence.

Hosts: Diane, Kekey Hussein, LG

Executive Producer: DJ LG & Kekey Hussein

Episode Summary:

• Recount the Crucial Moments in the final day of the Darren Chauvin Trial and what lead up to his conviction.
• Ask the question : “Is there a crack in the blue wall of silence?” and discuss the importance of police telling on police.
• Delivering commentary on was Justice served and the next phase of which is the sentencing. 
• Where do we go from here?

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Episode Name: Calling the Police on the Police

Hosts: Diane & Kekey, LG

Executive Producer: DJ LG 

Episode Summary:

• We provide our thoughts, commentary & updates, around the trial in the death of George Floyd. The death of George Floyd was an awakening for many around the globe and signified a special importance to the Now What Podcast.
• We provide an update on the trial itself; the jury selected, what’s the overall case being made by the prosecution, and the defense. We’ll highlight and provide commentary on key witnesses called.
• We talk about the three witnesses who called the police and on the police and what this means about our policing system in America.

Get involved with  HR 1280 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1280

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Hosts: Diane Gil &  Kekey Hussein, LG

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Episode Summary:

• Recap the  Atlanta Spa Shootings
• Discuss the Rise in Asian Hate Crime, and how we got to this climate
• Discuss the relationship between Asian Community and Black and Brown Communities
• We tackle the question Is this our” fight
• Speak about solutions/ Resolutions on how to stop and report hate crimes

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Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of ‘Now What’ Diane, Key and LG celebrate a big milestone with the listeners and reveal a new project launch. A special shout out to Eyoba, Diyana, and Adiam for joining the movement at nowwhatradio.com

Episode Summary:

This episode focuses on the Now What podcast, as each host reflects on how it started, their experience getting to episode 50, and which episode has been their personal favorite. Diane, Key and LG also share how you can be part of the movement and let your voice be heard. 

Diane shares the idea of starting a podcast was part of her Now What moment in finding her voice. In her season of self discovery, she launched the show with some personal stories that were defining moments in her life such as Mis-education, Diamond in The Rough, Relationships and Non Negotiables. Diane’s vision for the show was to focus on topics she knew the most about; being a woman of color in business, aspirations in climbing the corporate ladder and the challenges of being a working mother. Episodes 05-13 include interviews with women entrepreneurs, latina’s paving the way in politics and higher education, and a book review series of Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah, which has also been released on Netflix. Key and LG debuted on the podcast in episode 11 to discuss the book “Black Privilege” by Charlamagne tha God.

In June 2020, Diane picked up the show with KeKey on Episode 14 - “George Floyd Riots ….. Do they help or hurt?” to discuss the country's response to police brutality and injustice. Kekey and LG continued the conversations about key issues in the fight for social justice, the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic and the misinformation campaigns being used in the November 2020 Presidential Election. The show wrapped the year up in Episode 44 - “2020 A.D”  by reflecting on 2020 and sharing the one word they are taking into 2021. 

Diane, Key and LG kicked off 2021 with Episode 45 - “The Might Black & Brown Dollar” where they discussed the economic power of the black and brown community and brought more voices to the people in hopes to inform and empower our communities. Special shout out to Jeremy Writt for joining episodes 46 and 48 with his personal and political perspective about the leaders and citizens accountable for their actions in the Insurrection at the Capitol. 

The episode concludes with the announcement of the Now What Patreon community and personal invite to all listeners to consider becoming a Patron. As a Patron Community member you get:

• Early access to our weekly show
• Exclusive content not available to the public
• On air shouts outs
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• And much much more

Highlights:

• Diane’s favorite episode is 20 - “Conscious Rap & Hip Hop” where she is joined by EP LG, special guest Franchesca Benzant and show favorite KeKey to discuss a topic they are all passionate about - Music.  This is Diane’s favorite episode because it sparked her consciousness about the american education system, black mental health, terrorism and racism expressed in song lyrics: They Schools (2000) by Dead Prez, and Jesus Walks (2004) by Kanye West. 
• LG’s favorite episode is 17 - “Juneteenth Spotlight - 99 Years: From the Black Wall Street to Black Lives Matter” where we discuss the “Black Wall Street” of 1921 and the ensuing “Race Massacre of Tula”. 
• Key’s favorite episode is 22 - “Think you know Ethiopia and Her People?.... Think again” with special guest Hermen Wegahyu. This was Key’s favorite episode because he gained deeper insight into one of the oldest nations in the world, the rich culture of Ethiopia, and Hermen’s experience of moving from Ethiopia to America as a child. 

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EPISODE NAME: Qanon Who?

Hosts: Diane & Kekey, LG

Executive Producer: DJLG & Kekey Hussein

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we have an open dialogue about the Qanon conspiracy and those who may support some of its ideology.

Episode Discussion Summary:

• The origin and rise of Qanon
• How the Qanon conspiracy is different and more dangerous than traditional “mainstream” conspiracies such as the “2PAC is Alive” or “Y2K” conspiracies
• The People of Qanon

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EPISODE NAME:  48 Chopping it Up with Jeremy Writt A.K.A. Infinite Skillz

Hosts: Diane Gil &  Kekey Hussein, 

Guest: Jeremy Writt

Executive Producer: LG & Kekey Hussein

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we Sit down with Morehouse Graduate Entrepreneur, Community Activist, and Hip Hop Artist Jeremy Writt. 

Episode Summary:

• We discuss how attending an HBCU Impacted him and how he came to the decision to attend Morehouse College.
• How Infinite Skillz got to create the Team Song and Marketing Campaign for the MLB Tampa Devil Rays.
• We discuss interracial Marriage and its  unique challenges 
• And Of course, we dabble in Politics

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Hosts: Diane Gil, KeKey Huessein & LG. Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: In this episode of ‘Now What’, we discuss Inauguration Day 2021, anda glimpse of what motivates each of us - “possibility”.  

Episode Summary:The episode focuses on Jan 20, 2021 as the official transfer of power to the Biden administration including our personal highlights from the day. We also discuss President Biden’s first day in office and what we expect from the administration over the next 100 days. 

In this episode, we begin the conversation with a reminder of the health of the nation on January 20, 2021 from the Covid pandemic, insurrection of the capitol on January 06, 2021. 

LG shared his interest in the Covid vaccine roll out and student loan forgiveness over the first 100 days, and changes made to abolish the electoral college during the Biden presidency. 

KeKey shared that while the executive order stops contracts with private for profit prisons, it does not close one prison nor does it apply to immigration detention centers. Day 1 of the Biden administration is a good start but it is not anything new. Over the first 100 days Key is interested in continued actions needed to address social issues such as police brutality, and a more targeted policy plan to address the socio economic issues facing “black and brown” communities rather than a generalized reference to the underserved and marginalized (aka code words that means not white). 

Diane is equally interested in student loan forgiveness and immigration reform and wants to see more direct actions laid out to eliminate the stigma associated with Hispanic Latinos and Blacks. She still demands the need to defund police, abolish ice, abolish structural racism.

We remind listeners that we must continue to demand social justice changes from the administration and that the power is with the people.

Inauguration Day Highlights:

• Biden completed his oath of office using a treasured family Bible that dates to the 19th century. The oath was administered by Chief Justice John Roberts.
• As she walked to her seat on the inaugural stage, Harris shared double fist bumps with President Obama symbolizing the significance, as Obama and Harris made history as the first African Americans to serve as president and vice president, respectively.
• Harris similarly fist bumped Michelle Obama, who made history as the country's first African American first lady.
• Harris took the oath of office using two Bibles during the oath. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Justice.
• Harris officially became the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president.
• Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, delivered a poem in which she challenged Americans to "leave behind a country better than the one we were left" and unify.
• The inauguration featured powerful performances of the National Anthem by Lady Gaga. Jennifer Lopez sang a medley of American musical selections including "This Land is your Land" and "America the Beautiful," and Garth Brooks performed "Amazing Grace."
• Harris returned to the Capitol to swear in three new Democratic senators: Georgia's Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, and California's Alex Padilla, who replaced Harris in the chamber.
• Their swearing-in officially gave Democrats control of the Senate for the first time since they lost the chamber in 2014. Harris will wield power as the Senate's crucial tie-breaking vote.

Key Facts:

• On January 20, 2021, the Biden administration enters office with the state of the nation facing multiple crisis:
• • The U.S has a total of 25M Covid cases and over 425K deaths
  • Trump grants clemency to 143 people on last night in office
  • Trump touts record and denounces violence in farewell address said in a videotaped "farewell address". 
  • The House impeached Trump for "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the riot, which left a Capitol Police officer and four others dead.
  • Military leaders removed 12 National Guard members from inauguration duty after a vetting aimed at preventing people with ties to right-wing extremists
  • Warnock will be Georgia's first Black senator; Ossoff will be the state's first Jewish U.S. senator. The Senate will be split 50-50, but Harris, who resigned from the Senate on Monday, will cast the tie-breaking vote as vice president
• On Day 1, President Biden took 17 executive actions Day consisting of presidential memoranda and agency directives from directing the Covid-19 pandemic response to cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline. 
• • 9 of 17 actions directly reverse from former President Trump's policies with plans to follow by centering each day of January on a specific theme. 
• Biden says during his first 100 days he will focus on Immigration, Criminal Justice, Foriegn Policy, Economy, Environment, Healthcare, Education (source: NPR)

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Hosts: Diane Gil &  Kekey Hussein, 

Guest: Jeremy Writt

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Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we talk about the January 6th Storm on the US capitol by angry MAGA Trump Supporters and the contrast to the police response to other Protest like BLM.

Episode Summary:

• The episode focuses on the timeline of events on the day the United States Capitol was stormed by angry TRUMP Supporters.
• What lead up to the Trump Supporters Storming the United States Capitol.
• We discuss who is at fault and what should happen to those involved.
• The episode closes with a discussion on how we can become more unified and heal as a Nation.

Key Facts:

• Donald Trump lost the 2020 Election to Joe Biden.
• Angry mobs of Trump supporters overran the US Capitol
• Trump was removed from social Media and Impeached for a second time in 1 term
• Congress reconvened that same day to finish the formal process of counting the votes

“Now What” Takeaways:

• Those at the top should face the toughest consequence for Sedition.

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