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You’ve heard the argument: “Well, Africans sold other Africans into slavery.” But what does that claim actually leave out? In this episode, we break down the historical context behind the transatlantic slave trade, discuss how narratives get reshaped over time, and talk about why attempts to erase or soften the history of slavery and racism are so dangerous. History matters. And the details matter even more.

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Sources: 

https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/blacks-did-not-sell-blacks-into-slavery

https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/exploding-the-myth-of-african-responsibility-for-slavery-part-1/

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/black-history-month-trump/686000/

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/02/slavery-matt-walsh-1619-project/685982/

Our first Hot Topic of the year and boy is there a lot to unpack. Join us for a chat about impact, intent, accountability, disability and ableism. We're feeling, learning and as always, talking our way through it.

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During this Valentine's Day, while Shaun is trying to have a lighthearted discussion about alternate love languages, Myzie is hell bent on stomping love out of the picture. Tune in to A Little Rude as each makes their case!

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If 2025 didn’t go the way you expected…same. It was worse. In our first episode of 2026, we take a deep dumpster dive into the predictions we made about 2025 and hold them up against reality. We break down what landed, what surprised us, and most importantly, what gives us hope in 2026.  

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After a bunch of delays, technical hiccups, and the usual chaos, Myzie and Shaun are finally talking tariffs. Yep—those confusing little taxes that somehow keep making headlines. We’re breaking down what they are, why they matter, and how politics (looking at you, Trump!) keeps shaking things up. It’s part explainer, part hot take, and totally worth a listen. Save it for later or dive in now—tariffs aren’t going anywhere.

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Additional Research and References: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/01/21/trump-tariff-aid-to-farmers-cost-more-than-us-nuclear-forces/

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/15/biden-tariff-reaction-trump-00158043

https://www.marketplace.org/2024/05/14/how-tariffs-compare-in-the-biden-and-trump-eras/

https://news.darden.virginia.edu/202

5/02/04/qa-what-are-tariffs-and-how-will-they-affect-us/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/5-things-to-know-about-tariffs-and-how-they-work

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/lutnick-tariffs-costco-revenue-us-income-tax

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/10/business/manufacturing-us-jobs-trump-tariffs/index.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-timeline-of-trumps-tariff-actions-so-far

'Nowhere's safe': How an island of penguins ended up on Trump tariff list

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Need a break from reality? Join Shaun and Myzie as they unravel the baffling tale of Squirtle, the tortoise with a taste for freedom. How did he escape? Did someone take him? Where did he go? Is he planning a sequel? Tune in to this shell-shocking episode of A Little Rude to find out!

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It's time for our first book pick of 2025! 

Without a doubt, the second Trump presidency with its deliberate push of the unitary executive branch has created unprecedented changes and challenges to our way of life. Published in 2017, "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" examines the growing authoritarianism in the United States and what we can learn from countries who have endured similar experiences. 

Regardless of your political leanings, knowledge is powerful, and history is a tool that can be used to build rather than tear down. "On Tyranny" is the blueprint to take action. In this day and time, complacency is something we simply cannot afford. 

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 Its our first ALR of the year and we're talking about love! Its finally February (did January feel extra long to you too?) and we're still trying to hold onto some semblance of normalcy over here. This week, we're asking what role friendship plays in a relationship. Can you hold on to your friends when you're in love? Should you vent to friends about your partner? Do all your hangouts have to be with couples when you're part of one? Should your partner be your bestie? How do your single besties feel when you leave single life behind? Join us for a light-hearted conversation about love and join the conversation in the comments of our socials. 

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This week, Myzie and Shaun are discussing the first 10 days of the new administration and trying to find something positive to say. Spoiler alert, it doesn't go well. 

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Myzie and Shaun are back, back, back again and ready to take the lessons learned from 2024 and (hopefully) be better prepared for 2025! 

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