Politicking for the Culture

In this episode we discuss a wide range of topics that include the passing of Cicely Tyson, Nate Parker’s film American Skin, and introduce a segment called Where in the World is Kamala Devi Harris. #CicelyTyson #bidenadministration #kamalaharris #nateparker #americanskin #gamestop #robinhood #stash

In this episode Mina and Nmawa discuss and rate week 1 of the Biden administration. They also talk about the impeachment of 45, and the toxic culture of hollering/catcalling in black and brown communities. For the culture, they chat about two black women doing their thing in comedy, Amber Ruffin and Yamaneika Saunders. #biden #kamalaharris #impeachment #harlem #verzuz #ashanti #keyshiacole #amberruffin #yamaneikasaunders #comedy

In this episode Nmawa returns and we catch up on the last few weeks since the insurrection at the Capitol. We discuss the final days of the Trump administration, the historical inauguration of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris. It was a week that started with anxiety but ended with a deep sense of relief and so much laughter thanks to BERNIE SANDERS! #solong45 #impeachment #dudegottago #josephrobinettebiden #kamalaharris #newday #BernieSanders #amandagorman #jlo #ladygaga #soniasotomayor

In this episode Mina is joined by Michael to discuss Trump supporters storming the capitol during the certification of Joseph Robinette Biden as the next president. They also discussed setting goals in 2021 while still dealing with the uncertainty of a pandemic. Finally, they close with talking about the personal importance of prioritizing black businesses and named some of the small and even local black businesses they have used over the last few years. #trump #MAGA #insurrection #2021goals #blackhealth #mentalhealth #thewraplife #ceeceescloset #briogeo #ScotchPorter #Avalah #Bevel #GoldenGrooming #KoilsbyNature #YougoNatural #supportsmallbusiness

In this episode Mina is joined by Ayan to discuss the COVID-19 resources available to New Yorkers. They also discuss the best of 2020 and what they streamed during the pandemic. Finally, they close with shouting out friends that took 2020 by the reins and started their own businesses. #covid-19 #netflix #amazonprime #hulu #hbo #theboys #smallaxe #thequeensgambit #unbelievable #supportsmallbusiness

In this episode Mina and Nmawa discuss the power of black women. We open the conversation by talking about the first recipient of the COVID-19 vaccine, Sandra Lindsay and one of the scientists responsible for creating a COVID-19 vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett. We also talk about the electoral college and the confirmation of president-elect Joe Biden. For the culture we discuss the awesomeness that is Jingle Jangle and also Antebellum. We also cover the importance of self-care: therapy, massages, and cocktails oh my! #covid19 #vaccine #moderna #supportblackwomen #electoralcollege #josephrobinettebiden #netflix #jinglejangle #antebellum #selfcare #massages #therapy

This week Mina and Nmawa discuss folks who took a bunch of losses Staten Island, Trump, Mario Lopez, or KFC. We also introduce a new segment called God Don’t Like Ugly and the first honoree is Rudy Giuliani. For the culture we discuss the World Series of Spades on Amazon Prime and how our own significant others don’t play spades! #lifetime #SNL#petedavidson #mariolopez #KFC #Covid19 #spades #rudygiuliani #Trump #joebiden #inauguration #rally

Mina and Nmawa catch up after a brief hiatus. they discuss life, the election, the new president-elect, COVID-19, and the future of the podcast. #joebiden #election2020 #Covid19 #politics #culture #podcast #BLM #byedon #SNL

In this week’s episode we discuss a smorgasbord of topics. We start with Trump and his White House staff dealing with contracting COVID-19, the VP debate, the media and the notion of “fake news”, and the plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer of Michigan.

In this episode Amina and Nmawa are joined by Keith and Natalie to discuss the first presidential debate. But, we discuss so much more. We took a deep dive into the state of the Democratic Party, what we want to see from Biden/Harris over the next few weeks, the importance of voter education, local races as well as candidates in important senatorial races across the country. #election2020 #presidentialdebate